New Dem group aims for $100 million plus

By Peter H. Stone

Former Obama administration officials attempting to raise more than $100 million to underwrite an outside group to help the president win se

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… tside group to help President Obama win a second term.Ex-White House aides Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney, who will be leading the new group, made trips to Los Ang …"

Democrats desperately seek their own Rove

By Peter H. Stone

For chastened Democrats, ‘a lesson and a beating’; Republicans hone tactics that brought in secretive millions last year...

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… defensive crouch. They have no Karl Rove. Instead, they have David Brock, Bill Burton and Craig Varoga, none of whom have Rove’s marquee fundraising appeal to …"

"… the presidential and congressional elections.Two former White House aides, Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney, are launching another group to focus on Obama’s re-ele …"

Democratic donors and operatives talk money at posh Laguna Beach resort

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic donors and consultants talk money for the 2012 campaigns at exclusive Laguna Beach hotel

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… e most ambitious. Sweeney is poised to start it in the next few weeks with Bill Burton, a former deputy director of communications at the White House. Sweeney an …"

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Obama pep talk to donors

By Peter H. Stone

President aims to raise a cool $1 billion for his re-election campaign; GOP will build on 2010 success....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… he presidential and congressional elections. Two former White House aides, Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney, are launching another group to focus on Obama’s re-ele …"

Obama groups raise $4-5 million in first two months

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic groups already collecting millions in unlimited contributions for Obama re-election

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… oups were set up in late April by two former high level White House aides, Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney, to compete with major GOP groups. “We feel like we’r …"

Democratic groups re-group to clear up confusion among frustrated donors

By Peter H. Stone

Donors confused and frustrated by the proliferation of outside groups

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… mocratic donors and activists have a clear sense of what we’re doing,” Bill Burton, a co-founder of Priorities USA and Priorities USA Action, which are worki …"

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Fine line between politics and issues spending by secretive 501(c)(4) groups

By Peter H. Stone

Tax-exempt nonprofits are reporting only a fraction of what they're raising and spending

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… fundraising totals were lackluster and paled beside their GOP counterparts.Bill Burton, a cofounder of Priorities USA and an allied super PAC Priorities USA Acti …"

New ads reflect spending power of Super PACs, 501(c)(4) groups

By Sandy Johnson and Peter H. Stone

Super PAC ads illustrate the new playing field in campaign finance

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… USA Action and Priorities USA, co-founded by former White House press aide Bill Burton, have a target of raising $100 million for the 2012 elections.The Republic …"

PAC profile: Priorities USA Action

By Aaron Mehta

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Obama

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… orgSocial media: YouTube channel, Facebook page, Twitter profilePrincipals:Bill Burton (co-founder): Campaign press secretary for Obama in 2008 who was later nam …"

"… there are misleading attacks against him and other progressive leaders.”Bill Burton, one of the group’s founders, served as Obama’s 2008 campaign press se …"

Democratic super PACs can't keep up with GOP

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic super PACs raise money from unions, Hollywood

Excerpts from this story referencing "Bill Burton":

"… orities USA Action, started in early 2011 by two former White House aides, Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney — a slow start toward their goal of roping in $100 …"

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