That’s what one group is asking after a letter from 16 Senate Democrats asked for additional regulations. The Hill. “…Our real concern here is not about PACs, which already have contribution limits by law,” said Franken spokeswoman Casey Aden-Wansbury. “Our concern is about foreign-controlled companies like Citgo or BP America being able to spend unlimited […]
Day: October 27, 2010
More on “secret money”
In this Times editorial. From the Post. But now independent groups that support Democrats – including unions, environmental groups and new players – are fast gaining ground, often while using some of the same techniques condemned by Democrats. The strategies include using money from nonprofit organizations that can keep their donors secret and tapping into […]
Who’s got the financial edge?
The Times reports. Even with a recent surge in fund-raising for Republican candidates, Democratic candidates have outraised their opponents over all by more than 30 percent in the 109 House races The New York Times has identified as in play. And Democratic candidates have significantly outspent their Republican counterparts over the last few months in […]