PAC profile: Endorse Liberty

By Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Paul

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… tion.Stephen Oskoui: founder of the internet advertising firm Smiley Media.Dan Backer (assistant treasurer and counsel): principal attorney at DB Capitol Strate …"

"… nt connection to the Paul campaign.On April 1, 2012, conservative attorney Dan Backer of DB Capitol Strategies — whose legal career has included spearheading …"

CPAC panel: ‘Celebrate’ Citizens United ruling

By Michael Beckel

Conservative lawyers dismiss threat of foreign money, anonymous political spending

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… anel, entitled, “What’s Up With Campaign Finance?,” was moderated by Dan Backer, the principal attorney for DB Capitol Strategies PLLC. Backer’s legal c …"

Four Cabinet members willing to help Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

At least four Cabinet members may go to bat for Democratic super PACs

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… free speech just because you hold public office,” conservative attorney Dan Backer of DB Capitol Strategies said. “You may have a public trust, but you sho …"

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GOP super PAC men seek to overturn donation limits

By Michael Beckel

GOP super PAC men want to make it easier to donate to dozens of candidates

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… efore the FEC, McCutcheon is represented by attorneys Steve Hoersting, and Dan Backer of the D.C.-based DB Capitol Strategies and Jerad Najvar of the Houston-ba …"

More than half Crossroads' cash comes from three Texas tycoons

By Michael Beckel

Three extremely wealthy Texas businessmen are responsible for 54 percent of conservative super PAC's donations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… pushes regular people out of the political system.”Conservative attorney Dan Backer, who has worked to loosen campaign finance regulations, however, thinks su …"

Top 10 donors make up a third of donations to super PACs

By John Dunbar and Michael Beckel

Super PACs have collected $200 million, a third of it from the top 10 contributors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… the political dynamics of a race overnight.Washington, D.C.-based attorney Dan Backer, a proponent of super PACs, suspects that much of the money flowing to the …"

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Big business prefers GOP over Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

Corporations have made big contributions to super PACs with conservative groups the biggest benefactors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… maintaining a Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate.Conservative attorney Dan Backer of DB Capitol Strategies is among those who think corporate spending on el …"

Obama rails against those trying to 'buy this election'

By Michael Beckel

The president blasted big-money politics in his acceptance speech as a Democratic super PAC scrambled to raise more funds.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… the Federal Election Commission.Those sentiments are echoed by Republican Dan Backer, an attorney at DB Capitol Strategies.“The GOP has consistently stood up …"

Super PACs spend big for Romney in final weeks of campaign

By Michael Beckel and Andrea Fuller

Super PACs and nonprofits spent $190 million in the last three weeks of the election on the presidential race

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… llected by the Sunlight Foundation.“Memories are short,” said attorney Dan Backer, whose clients include several conservative outside spenders. “The more …"

Rove-affiliated groups spend $175 million, lose 21 of 30 races

By Michael Beckel and Reity O'Brien

Super PAC American Crossroads goes 3-10, nonprofit Crossroads GPS goes 7-17

Excerpts from this story referencing "Dan Backer":

"… e “still does have a lot of cachet on the right.”Conservative attorney Dan Backer, too, predicts Rove is here to stay.“Karl Rove is not retiring anytime s …"

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