Campaign cash: The independent fundraising gold rush since 'Citizens United' ruling

By Peter H. Stone

For many powerful GOP operatives and allied fundraisers, the luncheon last April felt like one part reunion and one part strategy summit for

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Action Network":

"… dget of $75 million; former Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota, the CEO of the American Action Network, a fledgling group that’s hoping to spend about $25 million to help Sena …"

"… successful,” at this kind of cooperation, ex-Sen Coleman, the CEO of the American Action Network told the CenterOne example of the new cooperation: the shared office suite …"

"… k Avenue in Washington, which are home to both American Crossroads and the American Action Network. And Coleman’s office is just down the hall from Law’s.The two organiz …"

"… sion with Coleman and Fred Malek, a veteran GOP fundraiser who founded the American Action Network The trio met with potential Wall Street donors.Fred Malek Early this year, …"

Washington ad urges voters to get Murray off your back

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

A second Republican-allied group has unleashed an attack ad targeting Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington. The new ad criticizes Mur

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Action Network":

"… new ad criticizes Murray’s 18 years in the U.S. Senate and was bought by American Action Network, one of four major conservative groups that recently pledged to spend a co …"

"… combined $50 million in the final weeks before the Nov. 2 election. One of American Action Network’s partners in the late October spending spree against Democratic candida …"

"… ossi, was previously a top political advisor for Norm Coleman, the head of American Action Network. “Karl Rove and Norm Coleman are spending millions of dollars to attack …"

"… tful to Washington voters,” said Julie Edwards, a spokeswoman for Murray.American Action Network did not respond to a request for comment by publication.Ad Title: OuchPaid …"

Karl Rove, GOP heavyweights find sugar daddies for groups influencing elections

By Peter H. Stone

Despite having no official position, former President Bush adviser Karl Rove remains a potent, behind-the-scenes operative doing his utmost

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Action Network":

"… f outside GOP groups goes further than American Crossroads, to include the American Action Network, another group hoping to raise about $25 million to assist Republican Sena …"

"… Senate and House candidates. Former Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., the CEO of American Action Network, credits Rove, along with Gillespie “in helping [the] group with some in …"

"… ber of Commerce, the Business Industry Political Action Committee, and the American Action Network. …"

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One House seat in Kentucky embodies how outside groups dominate politics — with money

By Anne Farris Rosen

Candidates become mere pawns as big-money groups duke it out with attack ads

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Action Network":

"… ughes well and met him on one occasion. Hughes’ son sits on the board of American Action Network, another independent expenditure committee that ran ads against Chandler i …"

Wyoming billionaire pledges a half-million-dollar matching contribution to Santorum 'super PAC'

By Peter H. Stone

A wealthy Wyoming donor to conservative causes says Santorum has a better shot against Obama than Romney.

Excerpts from this story referencing "South Carolina":

"… for Santorum, and polls showing he is still lagging well behind Romney in South Carolina, Friess is ready to shell out more big money because he believes the Penns …"

"… onomic enterprise,” Santorum said pointedly on Sunday at a restaurant in South Carolina.Freely allowing that he and Santorum talk regularly, Friess said that the …"

"… ays ago to “bring me up to date”  on the campaign’s progress in South Carolina, which holds its primary on Saturday. Asked if he talks to Santorum about …"

Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Action Network":

"… conservative groups accounted for more than half of all such spending: the American Action Network, Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies and the American Future Fund.The …"

"… , Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies and the American Future Fund.The American Action Network alone — with its $21 million in reported ad spending — accounted for m …"

"… blicly revealing their funders.The targeted groups include Crossroads GPS, American Action Network and Priorities USA, a pro-Obama nonprofit launched last year by former Whi …"

"… has reported receiving more than $28,000 in in-kind contributions from the American Action Network.Other super PACs to report in-kind contributions from nonprofits include t …"

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Nonprofit profile: American Action Network

By Rachael Marcus

Quick stats on the nonprofit group, supporting conservatives

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Action Network":

"… mittee to Reelect the President, often referred to as CREEP.  Profile:American Action Network advocates for limited government, a strong national defense and “America …"

"… fense and “American exceptionalism,” according to its website.In 2010, American Action Network spent nealry $19 million on political ads in 2010, making it the second-mo …"

"… York venture capitalist and co-founder of Home Depot, sits on the board of American Action Network, as does Fred Malek, a co-founder of the group and a top GOP fundraiser. M …"

"… draiser. Meanwhile, former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour is an adviser to American Action Network, and Jeb Bush, the former Republican governor of Florida, is a board membe …"

Big business prefers GOP over Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

Corporations have made big contributions to super PACs with conservative groups the biggest benefactors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Action Network":

"… had contributed $3.3 million last year to the conservative advocacy group American Action Network, a nonprofit organized under section 501(c)(4) of the U.S. tax code that w …"

Pro-environment group gave grant to conservative nonprofit

By Michael Beckel

Why would a pro-environment group give $125,000 to a pro-energy, anti-regulatory nonprofit?

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"… ican Action Forum is focused on policy research and is affiliated with the American Action Network, which engages in advocacy as a “social welfare” group organized under …"

"… Coleman and Malek playing leadership roles in each.Malek founded both the American Action Network, where he is still a board member, and the American Action Forum, where he …"

"… board member of the American Action Forum and is the chairman of both the American Action Network and the Congressional Leadership Fund.Veteran GOP operative Brian Walsh …"

"… l director during the 2010 election cycle — is the president of both the American Action Network and Congressional Leadership Fund, which have run a plethora of attack ads …"