Watchdog Groups File Complaints Against Likely Candidates
Two liberal groups say some politicians have crossed the legal line that defines a candidacy in campaign finance law, even though they haven't declared anything yet.
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The Rules Don't Apply To Hillary Clinton ... Or Any Of The Other Un-Candidates
A unanimous ruling from the Federal Election Commission reaffirms that Hillary Clinton is, in fact, not a candidate for president — yet.
At Koch Summit, A Freewheeling Debate Among GOP Hopefuls
Do billionaires have too much influence in both major parties? Three top Republican presidential prospects — Sens. Rand Paul, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz — say no.
Should Judicial Candidates Be Allowed To Solicit Campaign Money?
Once, judicial elections were a pretty tame affair, with relatively little money spent. Not anymore. The Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday on how candidates should be allowed to gather funding.
Study: Campaign Cash Brings Tax Benefits On Capitol Hill
A new analysis finds that corporations that deploy lobbyists and make contributions experience lower and more consistent tax rates over the long term.
Top Spenders On Capitol Hill Pay Billions, Receive Trillions
A new analysis by the Sunlight Foundation examines corporations that expend the most money in Washington on campaign contributions and lobbying. Defense contractors and finance giants lead the pack.
This Political Ad Was Paid For By — Oh, Never Mind
This midterm cycle, more than half the ads from so-called outside groups are being paid for by secret donors. That means voters will never know who's paying tens of millions of dollars for those ads.
Latest Supreme Court Decision on Campaign Finance Part of a Trend
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court made its latest decision on the increasingly important role of money in politics.