The new soft money

By John Sents

Gubernatorial associations skirt campaign finance laws

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democratic Governors' Association":

"… or use in statewide elections.The Republican Governors Association and the Democratic Governors' Association are both organized as 527 committees and legally are not affiliated with t …"

McCain-Feingold changes state party spending

By Agustín Armendariz and Aron Pilhofer

Fundraising dips, ad buys plummet in first election after campaign reform

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democratic Governors' Association":

"… mittee transferring more than $11 million to the states, and the Democratic Governors' Association—a 527 political committee—funneling $9 million to state parties. The&n …"

Old parties learn new tricks

By Kevin Bogardus

Finding a loophole, Governors' 527s gave $13.2 million to state parties in 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democratic Governors' Association":

"… political party west of the Mississippi," took in $3 million from the Democratic Governors' Association in 2003 and 2004.Missouri is one of 13 states that allow unlimited co …"

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Organizational donors

By Neil Gordon

Profiles of the top organizational donors in 2003 and 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democratic Governors' Association":

"… pread speculation that Kerry will attempt another presidential run in 2008.Democratic Governors' Association Web site: www.democraticgovernors.orgPeople: Bill Richardso …"

"… Clinton, Michael Dukakis and Howard DeanPlaces: Founded in 1983, the Democratic Governors' Association is a political organization independent of the national party, consisting …"

"… ng soft money.In 2003-2004, the RGA lagged far behind its counterpart, the Democratic Governors' Association, in contributions to state party committees. The RGA directed the vast maj …"

"… ssippi contest was the most expensive political race in state history. The Democratic Governors' Association gave nearly $2.3 million directly to Musgrove's campaign, far more than it …"

State parties adjust to McCain-Feingold

By Derek Willis

Fundraising ahead of 2001 pace as new law provides opportunities and challenges

Excerpts from this story referencing "Democratic Governors' Association":

"… o the state party and spent much of the rest on Barbour's behalf. The Democratic Governors' Association adopted a different tactic, sending $110,000 to the Mississippi Democ …"