Courtesy of TPM. The term “moneybomb” was ultimately coined in 2007, by online supporters of Ron Paul’s presidential campaign. In this case, Paul supporters would hype a particular date as the day to donate, collect pledges in advance where possible, and then collect the contributions on that date. A Paul moneybomb on November 5, 2007 […]
The Times reports on the Congressional Black Caucus and its fundraising activities here. At the galas, lobbyists and executives who give to caucus charities get to mingle with lawmakers. They also get seats on committees the caucus has set up to help members of Congress decide what positions to take on the issues of the […]
The Washington Post will give the Obama administration’s “crackdown on lobbying” page one, column one treatment in tomorrow’s Sunday edition. The story is here. The success of Obama’s efforts are a subject of debate, with both sides pulling out evidence to make their case.