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

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"… slight drop from the $14 million spent in the 2008 elections, says founder Craig Varoga. The climate for fundraising “has been significantly harder this year, …"

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...

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"… h. 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 fill the coffers …"

"… d veteran strategist Rebecca Lambe.Another key player working with them is Craig Varoga, whose separate Patriot Majority PAC has raised $25 million in the last fe …"

Craig Varoga

By Peter H. Stone

Veteran Democratic Party operative Craig Varoga has quietly emerged as a significant player in the universe of outside political groups that

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"… chael Steele due to the RNC meltdown.” …"

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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

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"… Republican plan is wrong for Missouri.” Patriot Majority USA chief Craig Varoga says the group will raise significantly more than the $4 million it spent …"

Nonprofit profile: Patriot Majority USA

By Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the nonprofit group

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"… penses: $5.3 millionNet assets: $25,800IRS Form 990 filing: 2010Principals:Craig Varoga (president/treasurer): Varoga, who is head of the Patriot Majority network …"

"… sister groups can all be traced back to one person: Democratic strategist Craig Varoga.Patriot Majority USA is not required to disclose its contributors, but its …"

'Tea party' nonprofits rarely endorsed political candidates

By Michael Beckel

'Tea party'-branded nonprofits at heart of IRS scandal rarely endorsed political candidates.

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"… ng spun-off from another operation. The nonprofit is headed by strategist Craig Varoga, who has advised numerous Democratic candidates, including Maryland Gov. M …"