campaign finance

A supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton wears campaign buttons as she listens to former President Bill Clinton at an event in Indiana.

Politics & Government

As Democrats Look To General Election, Clinton Raises More Money Than Sanders

4:56pm May 02, 2016

by Asma Khalid

After a string of big victories, the Democratic front-runner has regained her fundraising edge over the Vermont senator, whose supporters may realize the presidency is increasingly out of his grasp.

Campaign gear for sale before a campaign rally for Bernie Sanders in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in February.

Politics & Government

Sanders Campaign Has Spent 50 Percent More Than Clinton In 2016

6:18am April 29, 2016

by Peter Overby

After starting as an "underdog," Sanders has outspent the Clinton campaign in almost every major category.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders at a campaign event in Queens on Monday.

Politics & Government

Clinton Fundraising Violations? A Breakdown Of Sanders' Claims

5:20pm April 19, 2016

by Peter Overby

The Bernie Sanders campaign alleges that Hillary Clinton's campaign is running afoul of campaign finance law by using a joint fundraising committee with the Democratic National Committee.

Protesters with a coalition of progressive groups sit in front of the U.S. Capitol steps Monday as part of the Democracy Spring demonstration.

Hundreds Protesting Political System Arrested On Capitol's Steps

7:30pm April 11, 2016

by Peter Overby

The Democracy Spring coalition of progressive groups called on legislators to replace caps on campaign donations, fix the Voting Rights Act and end gerrymandering. At least 400 were arrested.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an event in New York City on April 5, 2016.

Politics & Government

FACT CHECK: More On Hillary Clinton And Fossil Fuel Industry Contributions

6:59pm April 06, 2016

by Peter Overby

A look at claims about the fossil fuel industry, lobbyists, superPACs and the Clinton campaign.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at SUNY Purchase on Thursday in Purchase, New York.

Politics & Government

FACT CHECK: Hillary Clinton And Donations From Fossil Fuel Industries

9:46am April 01, 2016

by Peter Overby

Donations linked to the oil and gas industries equal two-tenths of 1 percent of Clinton's overall fundraising.

Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush speaks during a campaign event in Cedar Falls, Iowa last week.

2015 Brought Big Money For Clinton And Bush; Sanders Led In Small Contributions

12:30pm February 01, 2016

by Peter Overby

Some wealthy conservative donors, including Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson, haven't put their money behind any candidate yet while Democratic donors have lined up behind Hillary Clinton.

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser last month.

D.C. PAC Shutters, Highlighting Fine Ethical Line For Groups Across The Country

12:02pm November 12, 2015

by Patrick Madden

A group in Washington, D.C., collected money from government contractors to elect allies of the city's mayor, fueling fears of a pay-to-play culture.

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Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig is ending his presidential campaign after he says he would fail again to make the Democrats' debate stage.

Campaign-Finance Crusader Lawrence Lessig Ends Presidential Bid

3:39pm November 02, 2015

The Harvard law professor, who crowdfunded $1 million for his run, says he cannot move forward any longer if Democrats do not allow him in the debates.

Politics & Government

Big Money Floods Into North Carolina Judicial Elections

11:15am October 30, 2015

by Sean Bueter

New data compiled by a nonpartisan advocacy group ranks North Carolina second in campaign spending for judicial elections.

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