The Times explains. Despite a deluge of campaign spending over the last few months by Republican-leaning outside groups, Democratic candidates and their allies have outspent Republicans over all on television advertising in House races, according to data provided by Kantar Media’s Campaign Media Analysis Group, which tracks political advertising. In Senate races, however, Republicans outspent […]
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Law firm and lobbying firm giving
In the Post this morning. Lawyers, lobbyists and associations representing business interests have injected millions of dollars into Tuesday’s midterm elections, positioning themselves as key influencers in the battle over which party will control Congress. Meanwhile, Q3 lobbying numbers are in. Patton Boggs once again led the pack, bringing in about $9.3 million. (That figure […]
Independent groups: 2010 is just the beginning
In the Times. The midterm election campaign will end Tuesday, but one of its most marked developments — the emergence of outside groups, often backed by anonymous donations, that can direct waves of advertising into political battles — is just getting started.