Campaign cash: The independent fundraising gold rush since 'Citizens United' ruling

By Peter H. Stone

For many powerful GOP operatives and allied fundraisers, the luncheon last April felt like one part reunion and one part strategy summit for

Excerpts from this story referencing "Wisconsin":

"… and House candidates in such key states as New Hampshire, Washington, and Wisconsin.“Minimum duplication of effort makes donors happy,” Coleman says. The …"

"… ad drives attacking Democratic incumbents in states such as Washington and Wisconsin, places where Law’s group has not been active.Miller of the Chamber note …"

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 "Fred Wertheimer":

"… story tells us that secret money leads to corruption and scandals,” said Fred Wertheimer, who runs the nonpartisan Democracy 21. “In 2012 we may well face hundre …"

End of DeLay probe raises broader questions about Justice Dept.

By Peter H. Stone

The Justice Department’s probe of the biggest Congressional target in the sprawling Abramoff scandal, ended not with a bang, but with a whim

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fred Wertheimer":

"… ended up with just one member of Congress being held accountable,” said Fred Wertheimer, the president of Democracy 21, in a reference to the guilty plea of ex-Re …"

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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 "Fred Wertheimer":

"… story tells us that secret money leads to corruption and scandals,” said Fred Wertheimer, who runs the nonpartisan Democracy 21. “In 2012 we may well face hundre …"

Campaign finance reform advocates face long-term challenges

By Josh Israel

The current political environment looks bleak for any congressional action soon on disclosure requirements to narrow the Citizens United rul

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fred Wertheimer":

"… cial media and coalition building to rally public support around the issue.Fred Wertheimer, president of Democracy 21 and a veteran campaign finance reform activist, …"

New 'Citizens United' legislation would enhance powers of parties

By Josh Israel

New legislation to address a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing unlimited campaign advertising by corporations and labor unions includes an

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fred Wertheimer":

"… to be designed to woo Republican support. Campaign finance reform advocate Fred Wertheimer of Democracy 21 told the Center many Republicans have long proposed doing …"

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The time for campaign finance reform?

By Caitlin Ginley and Josh Israel

The conventional wisdom is that the public financing system for presidential campaigns is dead, or at least comatose. But a conference at th

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fred Wertheimer":

"… assured, was the time to enact it.Veteran campaign finance reform activist Fred Wertheimer, currently president of Democracy 21, said the chances for reform largely …"

Small donors vs. big money in 2012

By Alexis Simendinger

Donors who gave under $200 to Obama are disillusioned by the flood of large contributions that will swamp the 2012 elections.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fred Wertheimer":

"… t is small donors vs. corporate spenders, big givers and bundlers,” said Fred Wertheimer, president of Democracy 21, a nonpartisan organization that supports campa …"

Family trips

By Marina Walker Guevara

House rules on travel companions were skirted — then loosened

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fred Wertheimer":

"… tial for abuses in having private sponsors pay for family vacations," said Fred Wertheimer, president of Democracy 21, a watchdog organization in Washington.In 2001, …"

Loophole lets big political donors wear multiple fundraising hats

By Peter H. Stone

Big fundraisers take advantage of loopholes to make multiple donations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Fred Wertheimer":

"… ions define coordination have little if anything to do with each other,” Fred Wertheimer, the head of Democracy 21, said in an interview with the Center for Public …"

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