Kerry's fundraising shows large corporate donations

By The Center for Public Integrity

Excerpt of The Buying of The President 2004 details Kerry's contribution record

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… available at your favorite bookstore or online vendor. …"

"… sh across the country is seemingly at odds with his oft-stated position on campaign finance reform, which early on graced his Web site: "Elections must be more than auctions …"

Big bucks flood 2012 election — What the courts said and why we should care

By John Dunbar

Court decisions opened floodgates for unlimited corporate and union spending in presidential election

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… vernment free from corruption — remains at the center of the debate over campaign finance reform.These “independent expenditures” by individuals are permitted, but the …"

Anniversary of 'Citizens United' decision draws protesters

By Corbin Hiar

'Citizens United' decision attracting legal challenges, protests
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CPAC panel: ‘Celebrate’ Citizens United ruling

By Michael Beckel

Conservative lawyers dismiss threat of foreign money, anonymous political spending

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… o the Center for Responsive Politics.In response, Democratic lawmakers and campaign finance reform groups have pushed for new reporting requirements and disclosure rules for …"

Lawrence Lessig on campaign finance reform: Overturning ‘Citizens United’ isn't enough

By Corbin Hiar

Supreme Court will overturn 'Citizens United,' but that's not enough to repair the system

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… g concluded. “And that suggests a problem.” …"

John McCain predicts 'huge scandals' in super PAC-tainted election

By Michael Beckel

Campaign finance reformer John McCain has harsh words for super PACs.

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… nched outfit that is attempting to gain ballot access in all 50 states.His campaign finance reform plan calls for fully disclosing all campaign contributions (no matter how …"

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U.S. Chamber, GOP block election ad transparency bill

By Rachael Marcus and John Dunbar

Bill would force underwriters of attack ads to come out of the shadows.

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… eated requests. While a handful of moderate Republicans, most notably campaign finance reform champion Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., have considered taking up the bill thi …"

"… dam Skaggs, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, which advocates for campaign finance reform, said that since the 2012 bill is more closely tailored to disclosure and …"

Contribution limits at risk in states thanks to Supreme Court

By Amy Myers

Illinois and other states may eliminate contribution limits to candidates to offset unlimited outside spending.

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… r the bill will do. He called the legislation a “direct about-face” on campaign finance reform and a reversal of any progress the state legislature had made in combating …"

Vote set for quixotic bill that would reveal attack ad funders

By Rachael Marcus and Michael Beckel

The Senate is scheduled to consider a bill Monday that would require secretive groups that fund political ads to reveal their donors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… is completely about disclosure,” said Fred Wertheimer, president of the campaign finance reform group Democracy 21, which supports Whitehouse’s legislation.“The reaso …"

"… Snowe and McCain did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Most campaign finance reform advocates aren’t holding their breath for GOP support.“I would expect …"

"… rofit groups in red tape if they seek to influence Congress.”Ultimately, campaign finance reformers want to put legislators on the record — and on notice.“The bottom l …"

Senate Republicans vote no on disclosure

By Rachael Marcus

A bill that would require nonprofits that spend money on political ads to reveal their donors went down to defeat Monday.

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