Why do people contribute? That’s the question behind this Times story this morning. The donors’ motivations vary widely, from a desire to protect their business interests to ideological allegiance to personal loyalty to concern over foreign policy. And they enjoy a level of access to the government that is unavailable to most people.
Month: February 2010
Blizzard cripples K Street fundraisers
Roll Call reports on the impact of Washington’s bad weather on fundraising here.
Kentucky 527s may face new disclosure rules
So-called 527 groups in Kentucky may face new disclosure requirements, according to this AP report. SB25 is available here.