START A SUPER PAC? Slate. “The latest iteration is the single-issue vanity super PAC—a group backed by a single, wealthy donor focusing on an issue of national importance, such as climate change or gun violence.” SUPER PAC CONSEQUENCES. WP. “Super PACs have existed in one midterm cycle and one presidential cycle, and are currently going […]
REIMBURSEMENT ALLEGED. NBC. “Conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza was indicted in federal court on Thursday on allegations he made illegal contributions to a U.S. Senate campaign in New York in 2012.” SCHUMER ON IRS. Roll Call. “Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday that Democrats, the administration and the IRS must immediately ‘redouble’ efforts […]
POST HITS KOCHS ON ANONYMITY. WP. “What do they fear from disclosure of their political investments?” CAMPAIGN FINANCE SOLUTIONS. Bloomberg. “The goal of keeping big money out of elections (whatever its merits) is basically impossible to achieve under current constitutional doctrine.” ARREST IN ALLEGED SCHEME. NBCNewYork.com. “Diana Durand was arrested by the FBI Monday, accused […]