The Internet Archive just launched the Political TV Ad Archive, a free online resource that adds a new level of accountability to shady political ads.
Continue reading6 years later, the impact of Citizens United still looms large
In the six years since Citizens United, the infamous court decision has become shorthand for many of the problems with campaign finance in the U.S.
Continue readingPro-Jeb Bush super PAC drops $12 million on ad blitz
On Jan. 4, the pro-Jeb Bush super PAC Right to Rise USA dropped $12 million to place media ads opposing Republican candidates John Kasich, Chris Christie and Marco Rubio.
Continue readingSunlight’s ‘Political Party Time’ illuminates the secretive world of fundraising
With the 2016 elections kicking into high gear, political fundraisers will become more prevalent — and more important to track. Help us follow the money with Political Party Time.
Continue readingHigh stakes for tonight’s debate held at GOP megadonor’s casino
The fifth Republican presidential debate will be held tonight at a casino owned by one of the biggest donors to the Republican party — and he is yet to endorse a candidate.
Continue readingThere are now 8 super PACs supporting Ted Cruz’s 2016 run
With the formation of Stand ForTruth, Inc., there are now eight super PACs supporting Ted Cruz's presidential bid.
Continue readingNew Right to Rise ad buy brings super PAC’s total spending to $39 million
With yet another multimillion dollar purchase of television ads, Jeb Bush’s super PAC has now made $39 million in independent expenditures — yet he still languishes in the polls.
Continue readingBehind the Clinton campaign: Dark money allies
Dive deeper into the dark money supporting Clinton: the money in groups that don’t have to disclose their donors, moving from those groups to super PACs that support Clinton.
Continue readingSuper PAC supporting Lindsey Graham drops $1 million on ads
Republican presidential candidate Lindsey Graham has struggled in the polls, but a pro-Graham super PAC isn’t giving up, making its second-biggest ad buy to date.
Continue readingBehind the Clinton campaign: Mapping the pro-Hillary super PACs
We're delving deep into Hillary Clinton's money network, investigating the role of dark money groups, super PACs and more in her 2016 run.
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