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 "Democracy Alliance":

"… advisers to the rich.Most of the contributors in attendance belong to the Democracy Alliance, a network of affluent liberals which hosted the seaside event April 14-16 …"

"… ocratic operatives at the semiannual event explained their missions to the Democracy Alliance at an April 14 dinner.The effort to bolster Obama is the most ambitious. S …"

Scoring secretary of state seats for Dems

By Sarah Laskow

Plagued by memories of Florida’s Katherine Harris and Ohio’s Ken Blackwell, a little-known 527 group helped win secretary of state posts for

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy Alliance":

"… ofit groups. In his role as a Democratic money man, he is connected to the Democracy Alliance, a network of about 100 wealthy donors who coordinate support for progress …"

"… s who coordinate support for progressive causes.Three other members of the Democracy Alliance donated substantial sums to the SoS Project: Susie Tompkins Buell gave $5, …"

"… uell gave $5,000; Daniel Berger, $10,000; and Gail Furman, who sits on the Democracy Alliance’s board, $20,000. In addition, Gerald and Lilo Leeds, two prominent Demo …"

Stealth campaigns

By Sara Fritz

Their names roll off the tongue with a patriotic cadence: Freedom’s Watch, Democracy Alliance, Citizens United, Progress for America, Founda

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democracy Alliance":

"… eir names roll off the tongue with a patriotic cadence: Freedom’s Watch, Democracy Alliance, Citizens United, Progress for America, Foundation for a Secure and Prospe …"