American Crossroads robocalls tell Washington voters to back Rossi

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

A Skamokawa, Wash., reader alerted us to a statewide robocall by American Crossroads, a conservative group flush with cash that opposes the

Excerpts from this story referencing "Crossroads GPS":

"… ection 527 political committee connected to the 501(c)(4) non-profit group Crossroads GPS. Both have links to Republican strategists Ed Gillespie and Karl Rove. Unl …"

"… th have links to Republican strategists Ed Gillespie and Karl Rove. Unlike Crossroads GPS, American Crossroads does publicly disclose the names of its large donors …"

"… actic mailers,” Weiner said, adding that much of the money has come from Crossroads GPS, the arm funded by secret donors. “Washington state voters certainly don …"

Crossroads GPS ad attacks Harry Reid, and attack ads

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Crossroads Grassroots Political Strategies (GPS), a conservative group that has poured millions of dollars into attack ads, is airing a new

Excerpts from this story referencing "Crossroads GPS":

"… at Harry Reid.Backed by Republican strategists Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie, Crossroads GPS is tax-exempt 501(c)(4) advocacy group connected to American Crossroads. T …"

"… d to know,” as the words “NO on Harry Reid” appear on a black screen.Crossroads GPS disclosure forms indicate that the group paid $545,450 to create and air t …"

"… te attacking Democratic Sen. Patty Murray.Jonathan Collegio, spokesman for Crossroads GPS and American Crossroads, explained the strategy behind the ad. “Toward t …"

"… of Ben Smith of Politico)Ad Title: “All You Need to Know”Paid for By: Crossroads GPSCost: $545,450Disclaimer: Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies (Crossr …"

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 "Crossroads GPS":

"… rican Crossroads, which by law must disclose its donors, and its affiliate Crossroads GPS, which can keep donors’ names secret.“2010 was only Crossroads’ open …"

"… ions, the lion’s share of $71 million the two Rove groups raised went to Crossroads GPS, which has 501(c)4 status that allows it to accept undisclosed donations.A …"

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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 "Crossroads GPS":

"… e to compete with deep pocketed GOP groups such as American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS, which together roped in $71 million last year with the guidance of Karl R …"

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 "Crossroads GPS":

"… erican Crossroad, which by law must disclose its donors, and its affiliate Crossroads GPS, which can keep donors’ names secret. These two groups hope to rake in $ …"

"… ions, the lion’s share of $71 million the two Rove groups raised went to Crossroads GPS, which has 501(c)4 status that allows it to accept undisclosed donations.C …"

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 "Crossroads GPS":

"… groups have set as goals for this election cycle. American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS, two groups that have relied heavily on fundraising help from political gu …"

"… and Texas, say GOP fundraisers.In an early sign of its financial strength, Crossroads GPS announced Friday that it was launching a two-month, $20 million television …"

"… funds allocated for the ad blitz underscore a surge in secret donations to Crossroads GPS, a 501(c)(4) entity.Some campaign finance watchdogs and GOP groups have ch …"

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FACT CHECK: Crossroads ad targets Dems for budget woes

By FactCheck.Org

Conservative group's hefty ad buy mixes opinion with a few misleading claims

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"… ming for $120 million for 2012.– By Lori Robertson …"

"… dding more prescription drug coverage.AnalysisThis round of ads is part of Crossroads GPS' $20 million campaign on what it calls "runaway government spending and de …"

"… ado, Iowa, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada and Virginia, according to a Crossroads GPS press release.The woman in the ad says that Obama promised "spending hundr …"

"… d.This likely won't be the last we see of heavy spending on advertising by Crossroads GPS or American Crossroads. The two groups spent $70 million in the 2010 elect …"

FACT CHECK: False and misleading claims have plagued the debt debate

By FactCheck.Org

FACT CHECK: Distortions and misrepresentations as the debt debate rages on

Excerpts from this story referencing "Crossroads GPS":

"… check to get himself through the election in 2012." The conservative group Crossroads GPS also has made "no more blank checks" the theme of a major ad campaign.We'r …"

FEC deadlocks on Super PAC ad coordination with candidates

By Sandy Johnson

American Crossroads had sought approval to coordinate its ads with candidates

Excerpts from this story referencing "Crossroads GPS":

"… amount, the Karl Rove-affiliated American Crossroads and its sister group, Crossroads GPS, accounted for nearly half. The Post analysis also showed that 70 percent …"

Haley Barbour's money mission

By Peter H. Stone

Last fall, then Governor Haley Barbour was making money pitches to big donors for GOP control

Excerpts from this story referencing "Crossroads GPS":

"… r six- and seven-figure checks for American Crossroads, and its affiliate, Crossroads GPS.Those groups, created by GOP strategists Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie, are a …"

"… uper PAC” and must report its donors to the Federal Election Commission. Crossroads GPS is a nonprofit corporation that doesn’t need to disclose its donors publ …"

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