Our Revolution launched this week to support “candidates in lockstep with [Bernie] Sanders' ideals.” But as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, the group would not be required to disclose its donors.
Continue readingThe difference between super PACs and dark money groups
We hate to complain when we’re hearing great discussion about money in politics, but we’re worried that conflating super PACs and "dark money" could further confuse voters on this important issue.
Continue readingJustice Department ends IRS investigation – now we need to tame dark money
In a letter to members of Congress, Assistant Attorney General Peter Kadzik announced this afternoon that the Justice Department was ending its investigation of Lois Lerner and the IRS' treatment of Tea Party groups.
Continue readingWarm California sun
With this month’s regulation, California has started to close the circle spurred by dark money in its elections.
Continue readingIt’s been 4 years since Stephen Colbert created a super PAC — where did all that money go?
No one's followed the money trail of Stephen Colbert's super PAC, Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow. Until now.
Continue readingConservative PACs raise millions, spend little on politics
Several staffers affiliated with Alan Keyes have found a lucrative new job: operating an array of political committees and dark money groups that have raised millions from small donors — most of which has gone to lining their own pockets.
Continue readingOutside spending nears $500 million in Election 2014; Sunlight’s new overview pages break it down
Less than three weeks before Election Day, spending reported to the FEC by outside groups trying to influence the outcome of campaign 2014 is approaching $500 million. Now, Sunlight's giving you new functionality to track it.
Continue readingOFA fundraising down, but still attracting new donors
A joint project of the Sunlight Foundation and the Center for Responsive Politics finds that President Obama's political nonprofit continues to find new five-figure prospects even as fundraising drops.
Continue readingCampaign Intelligence: Mississippi race hits $17 million
The first half of primary season 2014 draws to a close with a blast of big money and a scare for two congressional veterans.
Continue readingFive takeaways from a new campaign finance report
The campaign finance legal landscape has changed a lot in the last few years. But how? A new report from Daniel Tokaji and Renata Strause at The Ohio State University’s Election Law @ Moritz provides an excellent overview.
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