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22
Nov
2009
Could Crist’s money men legal woes harm him?

8 hours ago by Dara Kam

National GOP staff breathed a sigh of relief upon Gov. Charlie Crist’s entree into the U.S. Senate race because they believed the governor’s prolific fundraising talents would mean they wouldn’t have to lend a helping hand financially to his campaign. But that was before three of Crist’s top fund-ra ...

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21
Nov
2009
We are truly kidding ourselves

1 day ago by Moe

It we really think Congress and the associated agencies give a damn about decent governance. I wonder who owns the FEC these days? Imagine this scenario: Congress passes a clearly reformist law. They look good doing it and pose for the pictures which no doubt will be used in the next campaign. And t ...

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Mitt Money

1 day ago by John J. Pitney, Jr.

CQ reports: After spending millions of his own money during his unsuccessful 2008 presidential campaign, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney apparently has learned a thing or two about fundraising. Romney’s political action committee, Free and Strong America PAC Inc., is leading all other poli ...

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Audit Finds Acorn Received Some Federal Grant Money Through Its Affiliates

2 days ago

The antipoverty group Acorn has not received direct federal grants since 2002, but some federal money has made its way to the organization or its affiliates. Excerpt from: Audit Finds Acorn Received Some Federal Grant Money Through Its Affiliates

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20
Nov
2009
Panel to Consider Sanford Impeachment

2 days ago

A South Carolina legislative committee will convene to begin preliminary impeachment proceedings against Gov. Original post: Panel to Consider Sanford Impeachment

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CREW Files Complaint Over Landrieu Camp's 'Mysterious' $25K Donation

2 days ago by Zachary Roth

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has filed its complaint with the FEC over that mysterious $25,300 donation made to the US Treasury by Sen. Mary Landrieu's campaign -- framing the issue as one of transparency. The Landrieu camp continues to refuse to reveal the reason for the don ...

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Hampton: 'Crystal Clear' That Ensign Payment Was Severance

2 days ago by Zachary Roth

Doug Hampton's campaign to bring down the man who slept with his wife continues. Hampton's latest blast at Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) came in a sit-down with ABC News's Nightline. In excerpts teased on the ABC News site, Hampton doubles down on his contention that the $96,000 he and his wife received f ...

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Hampton: "Crystal Clear" That Ensign Payment Was Severance

2 days ago by Zachary Roth

Doug Hampton's campaign to bring down the man who slept with his wife continues. Hampton's latest blast at Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) came in a sit-down with ABC News's Nightline. In excerpts teased on the ABC News site, Hampton doubles down on his contention that the $96,000 he and his wife received f ...

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19
Nov
2009
Baker scores a big name for gubernatorial fundraiser

3 days ago by Lucid Idiocy

Only one problem: The fundraiser will be in New York. From Attorney Gen. Thurbert Baker's campaign office: Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker announced today that President Bill Clinton will deliver remarks at a fundraiser to benefit his 2010 campaign for Governor of Georgia. The event will be ...

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Means To An End

3 days ago by Johnny Papagiannis

A story today at talkingpointsmemo.com discusses an appellate court case concerning campaign finance law that could undermine individual limits on contributions made to candidates. The case features none other than Ken Starr, known opponent of campaign finance laws. read more

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