Contributing to political campaigns via text messaging is the topic of this AP report. Mobile giving is currently limited to nonpartisan, charitable organizations, such as the United Way, and politicians must clear a few technical and regulatory obstacles. But that could happen before the next presidential election. “There’s some things we’ll have to work out […]
Category: FEC
Car Company PACs
With all of the news about the financial condition of U.S. automakers, here’s a look at two PACs’ latest cash on hand: General Motors PAC: $241,738 Ford Motor Co. Civic Action Fund: $179,111
Joint Fundraising in Georgia
The WSJ continues its interest in all-things joint fundraising. Federal campaign-finance law limits individuals to donating $2,300 to a candidate per election. Yet Republicans and Democrats are soliciting donations more than 10 times that amount for the Dec. 2 runoff in Georgia. GOP fund-raisers are asking people to give as much as $65,500 toward incumbent […]