Club for Growth says “enough” of Arizona Democrat

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

While much attention has focused on attack ads aired by the new, well-funded 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) groups in this election, other big inde

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"… ) groups in this election, other big independent organizations such as the Club for Growth and its political action committee have also been busy.The conservative Cl …"

"… th and its political action committee have also been busy.The conservative Club for Growth PAC just released a new ad blasting second-term Arizona Democratic Rep. Ha …"

"… line, “Harry Mitchell: He’s already been in Washington too long.”The Club for Growth’s own president, Chris Chocola, knows a thing or two about staying too l …"

"… ic conservatism” but his voting record doesn’t match what he says, the Club for Growth’s communications director Mike Connolly told You Report: Election 2010.T …"

Group to spend $10 million against candidates not hawkish on free market

By Marianne Holt and Kathryn Wallace

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2000 — A group of Wall Street investors, media executives and fiscal policy experts have created a new political group

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"… mbers of Congress who don't favor free-market policies strongly enough.The Club for Growth is conducting a two-pronged campaign. One is regulated by the Federal Elec …"

"… idate or the bundling organization to find out just how much was given.The Club for Growth’s latest bundled support has gone to:Ric Keller, a Republican primary ca …"

"… tion; and Flake could not be reached for comment.The first donation by the Club for Growth went to Republican E. Scott Garrett, who is challenging moderate GOP incum …"

"… t had raised through its affiliated political action committee, called the Club for Growth PAC.Moderate Republicans call meetingThe actions by the Club for Growth, f …"

Toomey's Club for Growth years will inform his deficit committee work

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Toomey opposed post-2008 crash programs as biggest bailouts since Depression

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"… Patrick Toomey spent four years as the president of the ultra-conservative Club for Growth, giving him serious pro-business, anti-tax credentials that will make him …"

"… the most conservative voting records.In 2005, Toomey took the helm of the Club for Growth. The group condemned the federal government interventions after the 2008 m …"

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Rules against coordination between super PACs, candidates, tough to enforce

By Rachael Marcus and John Dunbar

Since 1999, FEC has conducted three investigations of coordination between candidates and outside spending groups

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"… nded which radio stations the PAC should target.The complaint was filed by Club for Growth, a conservative PAC backing Schwarz’s main challenger. Schwarz vehementl …"

FACT CHECK: Gunning down the truth in Michigan

By FactCheck.Org

Exciting race between Romney and Santorum makes for misstatements in Michigan TV ads

Excerpts from this story referencing "Club for Growth":

"… y come from? The ad cites a presidential white paper from the conservative Club for Growth, but the statistic actually originated with the conservative National Taxp …"

FACT CHECK: Romney’s ‘fiscal conservative’ whopper

By FactCheck.Org

Romney alleges that Rick Santorum is no 'fiscal conservative,' but he'd struggle to back up the claim

Excerpts from this story referencing "Club for Growth":

"… than average for the Republican lawmakers with whom he served.The anti-tax Club for Growth rated him the 21st most fiscally conservative member of the U.S. Senate in …"

"… e lifetime rating qualified for the “Taxpayer Hero” rating, Paige said.Club for GrowthThe Club for Growth began giving numerical ratings only during Sa …"

"… ualified for the “Taxpayer Hero” rating, Paige said.Club for GrowthThe Club for Growth began giving numerical ratings only during Santorum’s final tw …"

"… . And according to the club’s “Presidential White Paper” on Santorum:Club for Growth: In the last two years of his Senate career, he had an average Club f …"

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Tea Party-aligned Sen. Jim DeMint donates $500,000 to Club for Growth super PAC

By Michael Beckel

South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint donates big to super PAC targeting fellow GOP politicians

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"… or office.Last month, DeMint’s campaign committee donated $500,000 to “Club for Growth Action,” a super PAC committed to electing pro-free market Republicans. …"

"… ccording to Federal Election Commission documents released Monday.To date, Club for Growth Action has reported spending more than $560,000 on political advertisement …"

"… ka and Josh Mandel of Ohio — both of whom have also been endorsed by the Club for Growth."Senator DeMint strongly supports several of the candidates the Club for G …"

"… for Growth."Senator DeMint strongly supports several of the candidates the Club for Growth is backing this year, and this contribution will help the Club push them o …"

Rick Santorum hopes to sweeten campaign pot with Jelly Belly visit

By Aaron Mehta and Michael Beckel

Rick Santorum's cash-strapped campaign seeks boost from maker of Ronald Reagan's favorite confection.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Club for Growth":

"… rtisan Center for Responsive Politics. That includes a $10,000 donation to Club for Growth Action, a pro-free market super PAC known for targeting incumbent Republic …"

Super PACs outspend favorite candidate in Indiana Senate race

By Michael Beckel and John Dunbar

Tea party-backed challenger Richard Mourdock's campaign spent less on his primary bid than outside groups supporting him.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Club for Growth":

"… r at the end.The top spender by far supporting Mourdock has been super PAC Club for Growth Action, an anti-tax organization unafraid to attack Republicans it conside …"

"… and supporting Mourdock.Barney Keller, the communications director of the Club for Growth said the organization was supporting Mourdock because he would “vote to …"

"… ut taxes, eliminate wasteful spending and shrink the size of government.”Club for Growth Action’s top supporter is Virginia James, an investor from Lambertville, …"

"… members of the organization. And no corporate or union money is allowed.A Club for Growth ad says Lugar “voted for bailouts, tax hikes and Obama Supreme Court jus …"

Super PAC cash plays big role in Nebraska Senate race

By Michael Beckel

Super PAC spending again plays major role in Senate contest, this time in Nebraska.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Club for Growth":

"… campaign foresaw this.”Last week, outside groups led by the conservative Club for Growth spent millions in the GOP U.S. Senate primary election in Indiana, where s …"

"… les in Nebraska, where it supports Stenberg. So far, its super PAC, called Club for Growth Action, has reported spending more than $714,000 opposing Bruning, mostly …"

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