Many of Trump's Cabinet picks are wealthy, meaning they have a long history of political giving. We examined where their cash has gone in the years prior.
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Tag Archive: Elections 2016
Fundraising fallout: The tale of two campaigns
Donald Trump prevailed on Election Day, despite being outspent in local advertising by a ratio of 9-to-1 by Hillary Clinton.... View Article
Continue readingDonald Trump is not draining the swamp
One of Donald Trump's campaign promises was to "drain the swamp" in Washington. He's not off to a great start.
Continue readingOff the beaten path: Local election results (and spending) to watch
The presidential election and U.S congressional races have taken up a lot of oxygen in the room this cycle, but as we predicted, there’s also a lot going on at the state and local level.
Continue readingHow open government can uphold election integrity
Here are four ways for the members of the public and government officials to use transparency and accountability to help mitigate rumors, conspiracy theories and false claims.
Continue readingThe final stretch: Spending in key Senate races tops $800 million
Though spending on the presidential race is actually down a little for the first time in years, competitive U.S. Senate races are raising and spending money at a record-breaking pace.
Continue readingNo money, no problems? Trump stops, then restarts big money fundraising
After unexpectedly calling it quits, new fundraising invites show Trump's big money joint fundraising agreement with the GOP is back in action.
Continue readingThe final stretch: The big-spending super PACs behind Hillary Clinton
If the story of Donald Trump’s supporting super PACs is one of disarray and infighting with underwhelming financial results, the story of Hillary Clinton’s super PACs is one of total domination.
Continue readingThe final stretch: The chaotic super PACs supporting Donald Trump
Have pro-Donald Trump super PACs resolved their feuds and raised enough money to support him?
Continue readingA Democratic outside group finally outspent Jeb Bush’s big-money super PAC
For the first time, Donald Trump is actually getting hit by a strong opposition super PAC campaign.
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