Flickr/Tracy O There will be more money spent on the 2016 presidential election than any before in human history. OK, we don’t know that with absolute certainty, but let’s just say it would shocking if it didn’t turn out to be true. The Koch brothers alone have promised to raise and spend the awfully specific […]
Campaign Spending
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Did JPMorgan Try to Bribe Dem Power-Brokers? (Depends What Your Definition of ‘Bribe’ Is)
They’ve got a problem with Elizabeth Warren. And they want party leaders to do something about it.
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Blind to the Future
Chris Christie and the Republican default on public investment.Â
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The Kochpublican Party
In my Plum Line post today, I take a look at the announcement that the Koch brothers and their allies plan to spend $889 million (an awfully specific number) on the 2016 elections. My guess is they’ll blow through that and make it to $1 billion, what with their can-do American entrepreneurial spirit and all. […]
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The Uniquely Awful Role of Sheldon Adelson in the Israeli Election
In America he’s the biggest mega-donor. In Israel, he’s the only one.
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This Year’s Biggest Spenders
Guess which Senate race was the most expensive in history?
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Biggest Midterm Winner Wasn’t on the Ballot: Chris Christie
Nothing better sets up a presidential run than raising dollars and getting out the votes for other politicians.
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Top 5 Senate Races Where Dark Money and Outside Spending Ran Wild
Half a billion dollars was spent on U.S. Senate races this year, making this cycle the most expensive midterm campaign ever.
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Are GOP Donors Going to Get Anything In Return For Their Millions?
Expectations on Wall Street and K Street are high. But they’re probably going to be disappointed.
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Which Southern State Is Feeling the Brunt of Big Money Election Spending?
It’s not just North Carolina.
