For four decades, it has been customary for presidential candidates to release his/her tax returns to the American people. While not required by law, it was a measure of transparency that we as a country seemed to agree was important following the Watergate scandal. Why is Donald Trump avoiding this common practice of transparency?
Continue readingAs campaign ads move online, the public gets left in the dark
TV is still the juggernaut of advertising, but it's also important to look at where political campaigns are spending their money online. And the rules around Internet ads are weak to say the least.
Continue readingThe perplexing case of the Ted Cruz super PACs
Most presidential candidates have one or perhaps two super PACs championing their cause. Why does Ted Cruz have six?
Continue readingFollow the 2016 money with Sunlight’s Real-Time Campaign Finance tracker
With the 2016 election cycle well underway, political hopefuls are kicking their fundraising into high gear — and Sunlight's Real-Time Campaign Finance tracker can help you follow the money.
Continue readingThe politics of pot: Ballot initiatives on marijuana could cost $40 million in 2016
With several states exploring plans to put marijuana legalization initiatives on the ballot in 2016, political groups on both sides are ramping up their spending.
Continue readingCorporations, businesses give millions to presidential super PACs
Which of the GOP presidential contenders has won over the interests (and money) of big business?
Continue readingOutside groups, presidential committees share staff and vendors
A Sunlight Foundation analysis found that outside groups have swapped consultants, staff and vendors with several presidential campaign committees.
Continue readingOutside groups’ influence on 2016 election grows, super PAC filings show
Friday's super PAC filing deadline gave the public its first look into the outside groups fueling 2016 presidential candidates — and they look to be playing an even more outsized role in the race than ever.
Continue readingDNC retreats, lifts ban on money from lobbyists and PACs
In a reversal, the DNC has decided to accept contributions for its national convention and presidential campaign accounts from lobbyists and PACs, setting the stage for an expensive election in 2016.
Continue readingClose races, party leaders attract early money for 2016 House races
A small handful of House members and candidates, nearly all Republicans, have already raised more than $1 million each in the 2016 election cycle.
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