Super PAC cash plays big role in Nebraska Senate race

By Michael Beckel

Super PAC spending again plays major role in Senate contest, this time in Nebraska.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… the pro-Fischer spending couldn’t have been better.”Since Friday, the Ending Spending Action Fund, a conservative super PAC, has spent more than $250,000 on a pair of last- …"

"… s United ruling in 2010 and a lower court ruling, super PACs like the Ending Spending Action Fund can accept unlimited contributions and pay for ads that advocate for the e …"

"… didates.The ads cannot be coordinated with the candidates they support.The Ending Spending Action Fund has reported raising about $1.2 million through March, when it filed its m …"

"… ell before we decided to place any ads.”Baker declined to discuss if the Ending Spending Action Fund would continue to invest money in the race if Fischer loses the primary.Th …"

Ameritrade founder Ricketts' Nebraska contribution worries watchdogs

By Michael Beckel

Wealthy donor Joe Ricketts' eleventh-hour investment in Nebraska primary winner could pay dividends.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… or the Chicago Cubs.”)Nebraska’s primary marked the reemergence of the Ending Spending Action Fund, which had been dormant since the 2010 midterm elections. Ricketts is the …"

"… steful and reduce the national debt.Spokesmen for neither Ricketts nor the Ending Spending Action Fund responded to questions for this story.Kim Hillyer, a spokeswoman for TD Am …"

"… m Ricketts to date.On Thursday, the New York Times linked Ricketts and the Ending Spending Action Fund to a controversial proposal to attack Obama for ties to Chicago minister J …"

Nonprofit profile: Ending Spending

By Rachael Marcus

Quick stats on the nonprofit group, supporting fiscal conservatives

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… e and a family trust owns the Chicago Cubs. He also founded the super PAC, Ending Spending Action Fund.Brian Baker (chairman and general counsel): Baker served as an advisor to …"

"… . Bob Dole, R-Kan., and Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala. He is the president of Ending Spending Action Fund.Stephanie Mesick (Omaha office executive director, director of outreach): …"

"… t Republican Richard Mourdock.Ending Spending has an affiliated super PAC, Ending Spending Action Fund, which gained national attention when the storyboard of a controversial ad …"

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Daily Disclosure: GOP super PACs' fundraising leaves Dems in dust

By Rachael Marcus

As super PACs carpet bomb the airwaves with negative ads, Republicans hold the financial advantage.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… d the month with $2.4 million.Joe Ricketts, founder of TD Ameritrade, gave Ending Spending Action Fund, the conservative super PAC he founded, $375,000. The super PAC also got a …"

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Daily Disclosure: Democratic super PACs gain ground

By Rachael Marcus

Democratic super PACs gained ground against GOP counterparts and raised big bucks in August.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… last month at $100,000.TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts’ right-leaning Ending Spending Action Fund received no direct contributions in August. Of the $27,500 it reported in …"

Daily Disclosure: Pro-Obama super PAC outpaces GOP counterpart

By Rachael Marcus

Pro-Obama super PAC outraises counterpart for second month in a row.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… ’s fundraising activities.Meanwhile, J. Joe Ricketts, whose conservative Ending Spending Action Fund super PAC said it would launch a $12 million ad campaign this fall, gave a …"

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Donor profile: Joe Ricketts

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… : 5 Total contributions to super PACs: $13.1 million* $12.5 million to Ending Spending Action Fund (pro-conservative) $500,000 to the Campaign for Primary Accountabili …"

"… major September spending spree. Ricketts dumped roughly $12.5 million into Ending Spending Action Fund — the super PAC he created to back fiscally conservative candidates. Ri …"

Ameritrade founder, auto union among top super PAC donors

By John Dunbar and Michael Beckel

Top donor to 'Ending Spending' super PAC shows no signs ending spending.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… biggest donor to super PACs last month, having given $11.4 million to the Ending Spending Action Fund.The donations rocket Ricketts to No. 4 on the list of top donors to super …"

Bad day for super donors

By Rachael Marcus and John Dunbar

Biggest contributors to super PACs in 2012 election backed losing candidates.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… trio gave $13.4 million to Restore Our Future, and Ricketts’ super PAC, Ending Spending Action Fund, spent an additional $9.9 million helping Romney’s failed bid.The super …"

Expenditure Profile: American Media and Advocacy Group

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the media buying firm

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… p;None Clients American Action Network Congressional Leadership Fund Ending Spending Action Fund The Government Integrity Fund Action Network Citizens for a Working Amer …"

"… The firm also purchased nearly $7 million of media time on behalf of the Ending Spending Action Fund, the super PAC run by TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts, whose family own …"