Nikki Haley Launches PAC for 2022 Midterms
Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley announced the launch of a PAC on Wednesday dedicated to supporting Republican candidates in the 2022 midterms.
SuperPACs
‘Cut Out the Cancer and Start Rebuilding’: GOP Operatives Form New Anti-Trump Super PAC
“NeverTrump” Republicans have formed another Super PAC to boost former vice president Joe Biden in an effort to defeat Trump in November.
Democrats Launch New Super PAC to Defeat Lindsey Graham
The new PAC, “Lindsey Must Go,” says it has already garnered more than $1 million in commitments and aims to raise $4 million from large and small donors.
Warren Reverses Pledge to Refuse PAC Money, Implies She’s Been Held to Sexist Double Standard
Senator Elizabeth Warren changed her tune on the nefarious influence of super PACs on Thursday — days after receiving the backing of a newly formed PAC.
Watchdog Files FEC Complaint over Sanders-Linked Fundraising Group
The watchdog group Common Cause has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Committee relating to a non-profit founded by Bernie Sanders.
Gary Peters Bashes Citizens United Despite Benefitting From Dark Money Group’s $1 Million Ad Buy
Senator Gary Peters came under fire Tuesday after condemning the malign influence of 'dark money' in politics.
‘Cash on Hand’
As Republican presidential campaigns release their fundraising numbers, here's the statistic you should pay attention to.
2012’s Last Campaign Is Resolved
Over the weekend, the final congressional race of 2012 was resolved: Representative Charles Boustany Jr. was reelected, defeating Representative Jeff Landry, 61 percent to 39 percent, in a runoff.
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The Last House Race of 2012 and the First One of 2013
The Morning Jolt returns from its holiday hiatus, with a look at two House races — one not quite resolved, another coming soon in 2013 . . .
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The Difference Between SuperPACs and 501(c)(4) Nonprofits
Over at Talking Points Memo, Benjy Sarlin argues that my article today is wrong, and the media narrative of cash-strapped President Obama, victimized by big-spending super PACs, is right. The ...