In the Trib.
Category: FEC
Who spent what per vote
The Post reports. The figures offer one more window into what was the most expensive midterm election in U.S. history – estimated to come to $4 billion once all the money is counted, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks campaign finance statistics.
Green light wink and nod to Democratic independent groups for 2012
Politico reports. The White House is bracing for an onslaught of $500 million or more in spending by outside Republican groups opposed to President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election, prompting Obama advisers to give the green light to big Democratic donors to set up similar outside groups to counter the GOP’s effort.