Beer and wine wholesalers behind legislators pushing controversial voter ID laws

By Paul Abowd

Wholesalers among those behind legislators pushing controversial new election rules.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Competitive Politics":

"… Force to focus on election fraud.Sean Parnell, the former president of the Center for Competitive Politics, a conservative think tank, said legislators from a dozen states brought v …"

Ameritrade founder Ricketts' Nebraska contribution worries watchdogs

By Michael Beckel

Wealthy donor Joe Ricketts' eleventh-hour investment in Nebraska primary winner could pay dividends.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Competitive Politics":

"… tive groups.Attorney Stephen Hoersting, who co-founded the anti-regulatory Center for Competitive Politics, says the campaign finance reformers’ fears of Ricketts posing a threat …"

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 "Center for Competitive Politics":

"… s been led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with other groups, such as the Center for Competitive Politics.Allen Dickerson, the legal director of the Center for Competitive Politics …"

"… Center for Competitive Politics.Allen Dickerson, the legal director of the Center for Competitive Politics, says that the DISCLOSE Act would impose "burdensome" requirements on poli …"

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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 "Center for Competitive Politics":

"… uch love from opponents of the legislation.David Keating, president of the Center for Competitive Politics said the sponsors dropped all of the “outrageous disclaimer requirements …"

Super PACs, nonprofits favored Romney over Obama

By Michael Beckel and Russ Choma

Funds from outside contributors neutralized Obama's fundraising advantage.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Competitive Politics":

"… hairman of the Federal Election Commission who co-founded the conservative Center for Competitive Politics.“[Super PACs] have helped to level the playing field between Romney and …"

Spending by outside groups topped $1 billion by Election Day

By Michael Beckel

Super PACs and other groups broke the billion-dollar mark in spending in 2012 election.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Competitive Politics":

"… from the Federal Election Commission. David Keating, the president of the Center for Competitive Politics, which favors campaign finance deregulation, says this gusher of spending …"

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CPAC panel: Shrink the Federal Election Commission

By Michael Beckel

Lawyers propose shutting down campaign finance agency, or at least limiting its reach.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Center for Competitive Politics":

"… ehave like a federal agency should," added panelist Allen Dickerson of the Center for Competitive Politics. "I see a very big difference between the FEC and other agencies." Dicker …"

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