Day: October 6, 2008

CT: Public Financing

Connecticut’s experience with public financing is the topic of this Boston Globe story. Some election officials and lawmakers had worried that Connecticut’s effort could follow the path of Massachusetts’ 1998 Clean Elections law, which faltered under poor funding and low candidate participation. But the eagerness of candidates in Connecticut to eschew special interest donations and […]

Doodad Pro and Good Will

Isikoff covers Obama’s fundraising. “Good Will” listed his employer as “Loving” and his occupation as “You,” while supplying as his address 1015 Norwood Park Boulevard, which is shared by the Austin nonprofit Goodwill Industries. … “Doodad Pro” listed no occupation or employer; the contributor’s listed address is shared by Lloyd and Lynn’s Liquor Store in […]