Day: September 15, 2010

Guilty plea in alleged reimbursed contributions case

AP reports on a case involving Martin Raffol here. Prosecutors alleged that Raffol generated $30,000 in illegal donations to candidates for state and local offices, including governor, lieutenant governor and the mayor of Boston, plus more than $12,000 to U.S. House candidates, including Newton Democrat Barney Frank. They also said Raffol told a federal informant […]

American Crossroads, Rove, and Reid

Politico reports on American Crossroads here. A third-party group linked to Rove has been the most aggressive, highest-spending outside force behind Reid’s opponent, Sharron Angle, launching withering attacks that have helped keep the onetime long shot competitive against Reid.