Harold Simmons

By Peter H. Stone

In conservative and GOP money circles, Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons is almost a household name. ...

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"… ronmental groups. …"

American Crossroads spin-off launches new ads in Missouri, Nevada

By Peter H. Stone

Conservative group American Crossroads, launched barely six months ago with help from GOP uber-consultants Ed Gillespie and Karl Rove, has r

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"… one from Dixie Rice Agricultural Corp., a firm in which Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons is a major investor, and another from a trust controlled by Jerry Perenchi …"

What to expect from a President Perry on the environment? Some Texas-sized clues

By Jim Morris and Evan Bush

From denying climate change to stances against EPA and Supreme Court, Perry resists Washington and helped a billionaire donor.

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"… and be operated by Waste Control Specialists, owned by Dallas billionaire Harold Simmons.Records show that Simmons and his wife have donated roughly $1.2 million t …"

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Perry assembles extraordinary bundler ranks in early weeks of campaign

By Peter H. Stone

Rick Perry recruits hundreds of bundlers to jumpstart his fledgling campaign

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"… hosts including a few billionaires or near billionaires like: buyout mogul Harold Simmons, Ross Perot Jr. of the eponymous Perot Group and leveraged buyout executiv …"

"… cans for Rick Perry has raised just over $400,000, including $100,000 from Harold Simmons, and expects to bring in $1.8 million by year’s end, Schuman said.Anothe …"

PAC profile: American Crossroads

By Aaron Mehta

Quick stats on the super PAC

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"… the 2012 election cycle, along with its sister nonprofit group Crossroads GPS, which can solicit unlimited dollars from donors without having to disclos …"

"… nds raised in 2010 and 2011 by Crossroads and its sister group, Crossroads GPS, came from unknown donors. Together, the two groups raised $123 million th …"

"… ed $123 million through the end of 2011 — $76.8 million to the nonprofit GPS, and $46.4 million to the American Crossroads super PAC.During the 2012 el …"

Big oil fuels Pro-Perry super PAC, contributions total $5.5 million

By John Dunbar

Pro-Perry super PAC raised $5.5 million in Texans failed bid for president

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"… th diverse interests. It is controlled by Texas billionaire and mega-donor Harold Simmons who has supported Perry in Texas politics.Such corporate contributions wou …"

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Crossroads groups raise whopping $51 million in 2011

By Peter H. Stone

GOP outside spending groups raise unlimited donations from corporations and tycoons

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"… n last year with more than 60 percent of the total flowing into Crossroads GPS, the nonprofit arm that is not required to report its donors.American Cros …"

"… an, a company that he controls, according to Crossroads sources.Crossroads GPS, the nonprofit group that shares leadership and offices with American Cros …"

"… €™s economic policies, including its tax and spending plans.Several of the GPS ads also hit vulnerable Democratic senators in Missouri, Montana and Nebra …"

Crossroads political machine funded mostly by secret donors

By Michael Beckel

Karl Rove-linked political nonprofit releases tax returns, out-raises super PAC sister.

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"… s billionaire homebuilder Perry, along with fellow billionaire businessmen Harold Simmons and Robert Rowling, rank as the super PAC’s top donors, having collectiv …"

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.

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"… e it was founded by top GOP strategists Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie in 2010.Harold Simmons, Bob Perry and Robert Rowling have collectively donated $30.5 million, or …"

PAC profile: Make Us Great Again

By Aaron Mehta

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Perry

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"… er PAC's largest donor was Contran Corp., the company of Texas super-donor Harold Simmons.See more data on Make Us Great Again at OpenSecrets.org, or more back …"

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