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

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"… anization will be active in nine or ten Senate races and about three dozen House races in such key states as California, Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsy …"

"… ays. Further, both groups will also run ads to assist a dozen to two dozen House races this fall, and will focus partly on states where there are multiple candid …"

"… d on helping House candidates. The organization was the largest spender on House races in a one-month period during late summer, according to CMAG.AFP is a 501(c …"

"… mary contests.Looking ahead, Ryan says his group is going to be doing more House races and plans to do a “blend of issue ads and direct advocacy.”The Washing …"

CREW challenges tax status of GOP political organization

By Peter H. Stone

Watchdog group asks IRS and FEC to investigate Republican political organization

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"… to help Republicans defeat Democrats in a few Senate contests and about 20 House races.In its call for the IRS to look into possible violations of tax law, CREW …"

Republican allies pour money into ads targeting 50-60 House races

By Peter H. Stone

Four Republican-allied groups are targeting between 50 and 60 House races in a new coordinated round of hard-hitting television ads....

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"… Senate races. …"

"… levision ads.The groups collaborating to spend an estimated $50 million on House races in the last weeks before election day are American Crossroads and its affi …"

"… ding millions more with a focus on at least a couple dozen hotly contested House races, say analysts and sources. Those groups include Americans for Prosperity, …"

"… on ads in a few days, divided between helping Republican candidates in 22 House races and several Senate ones. The Chamber has said it will spend a total of $75 …"

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Conservative fund taps "Willie Horton" producer for new mosque ad

By Peter H. Stone

The American Future Fund, which aims to almost triple its issue advertisement spending for this year’s election, launched a hard-hitting tel

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"… nd in September, the fund plans to step up its activity to focus mainly on House races. The fund will be active in “more than a dozen House races,” Ryan says …"

"… cus mainly on House races. The fund will be active in “more than a dozen House races,” Ryan says. “We go to places where the issues environment is ripe.” …"

Chamber of Commerce, other biz lobbies drill big oil for new cash gusher

By Peter H. Stone

What do the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC), and the new American Crossroads group have i

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"… ly Republican, pro-business candidates in dozens of competitive Senate and House races.Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Devon courtedTwo lobbyists familiar with the Cham …"

Koch brothers wade into Wisconsin union fight

By Jeremy Borden

Americans for Prosperity, a nonprofit funded in part by the conservative billionaire Koch brothers, has launched a 30-second television adve

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"… last Congressional elections. The organization was the largest spender on House races in a one-month period late last summer, according to Campaign Media Analys …"

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Montana an unlikely target for out-of-state campaign cash

WASHINGTON, October 25, 2000 — Montana might not seem like the logical setting for a full-scale brawl over a U.S. Senate seat, but with the

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"… ort for candidates in tight races. The group is involved in 40 competitive House races and up to a dozen Senate contests. The PAC is looking to spend $4 million …"

Koch's low profile belies political power

By Kevin Bogardus

Private oil company does both business and politics with the shades drawn

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"… President 2000, Triad was responsible for pro-Republican advertising in 26 House races and three Senate races. Triad was connected to two not-for-profit organiza …"

Outside groups spend $1.65 million on House races in Nevada, New York

By Aaron Mehta and Josh Israel

Outside groups influence special elections in Nevada and New York with $1.65 million

New Media Communications

By Chris Landers

Consultant profile: Major Clients in 2003-2004: George W. Bush (R), Republican National Committee

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"… funded official site. At least four of the seven New Media clients who won House races in 2004 also used GovTech as the designer for their congressional sites.Th …"

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