The Twin Cities Daily Planet reports on allegations against the Republican Governors Association and other groups. A government watchdog group said on Thursday that a trio of Republican groups conspired to conceal important campaign finance information. Common Cause Minnesota said the “scheme” was developed to avoid aspects of Minnesota’s campaign finance disclosure laws.
Day: October 4, 2010
Should major companies take a no political spending pledge?
The Post’s Dan Eggen reports. Several prominent Democratic politicians plan to announce a new coalition Monday aimed at pressuring major companies to foreswear using corporate money on political campaigns.
Independent groups, takedowns, and investigations
The Post has the latest on independent group spending. NPR had a report a few days ago. The Hill has a story, too. Facing a barrage of ad spending from conservative-friendly third party groups, Democrats are upping their attacks on the outside influence that threatens to drown out their messaging ahead of November’s midterm elections.