Campaign Finance

Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors Obama Campaign Demands Crossroads GPS Disclose Donors

Obama for America filed a complaint with the FEC arguing that Karl Rove’s group is a political committee, so it must disclose its donors.

Jun 20, 2012 / Ben Adler

Ari Melber Sips Cosmos on ‘The Daily Show’ Ari Melber Sips Cosmos on ‘The Daily Show’

Who knew that Melber can hold a brimming cocktail at an unnatural height and give political advice at the same time?

Jun 19, 2012 / Press Room

White House on FEC Reform: We’ll Tell You Later White House on FEC Reform: We’ll Tell You Later

The administration appears unwilling to commit to serious campaign finance reforms. 

Jun 18, 2012 / George Zornick

Republican Spending on Dishonest Ads Increases Republican Spending on Dishonest Ads Increases

Ads that lie about Democrats will be the product of recent major donations to Mitt Romney, brought to us by billionares and Wall Street.

Jun 15, 2012 / Ben Adler

Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States Resolve to Overturn ‘Citizens United’ Spreads Through the States

Nearly half the states have joined the fight to uphold Montana’s ban on corporate expenditures. For the Supreme Court, the pressure’s on.

Jun 12, 2012 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’ Bernie Sanders on the ‘Aggressiveness Among the Ruling Class’

The “money power” is on the march in our politics and the Vermont senator says the message of the billionaies is clear: “We want it all. And now we can buy it.&rd...

Jun 8, 2012 / John Nichols

Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads

Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads Right Wing Raises Mega-Cash for Hypocritical Attack Ads

New fundraising numbers suggest Obama can’t out-raise Romney enough to compensate for the cascade of dishonest attacks on his record coming from Karl Rove and company. 

Jun 8, 2012 / Ben Adler

The Lessons of Wisconsin The Lessons of Wisconsin

The depressing defeat of the recall suggests that “money power” cannot be easily thwarted, even by determined “people power.”

Jun 6, 2012 / John Nichols

Show Us the Money

Show Us the Money Show Us the Money

A web of right-wing groups bankrolled by billionaires dominates our politics. Our media shouldn’t let them remain in the shadows.

Jun 6, 2012 / Column / Eric Alterman

GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin GOP Declares National Victory in Wisconsin

Scott Walker’s win doesn't necessarily mean Mitt Romney will triumph in November. But it does prove that corporate money threatens American democracy. 

Jun 6, 2012 / Ben Adler

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