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 […]
Month: October 2010
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 […]
Lobbying in the next Congress
The Times ponders. Across Washington, lobbyists have been working behind the scenes now for months to prepare for this possible power shift. Former aides to Mr. [Dave] Camp, who now work as lobbyists, are checking in with their onetime boss, chatting with him and his aides about staff appointments he might make when he takes […]