Top five lobbyist bundlers revealed; four worked exclusively for Democrats

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

Only in Washington, D.C., would "bundling" be a highly prized skill. And perhaps only in the nation's capital would an exclusive ranking of

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim DeMint":

"… ittee, Rep. Jeb Hensarling of Texas, Sen. Tom Coburn of Oklahoma, and Sen. Jim DeMint of South Carolina. He represents influential clients like AT&T and the …"

Potential 2012 GOP slow to enlist big-dollar lobbyist bundlers for federal accounts

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

One strong sign of a politician’s interest in the presidential race is always the amount of early money raised. New rules for identifying lo

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim DeMint":

"… ections in history.Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann and South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint are the only two potential 2012 candidates to file under the lobbyist-bund …"

Mixing oil and politics is formula for Newt’s “solutions”

By Marianne Lavelle

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich isn’t running for president this year, but due to a gusher of support for his campaign to promote opening

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim DeMint":

"… vernment running. But hard-line Republicans, led by South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint, are rallying support to block the budget bill if it includes the drilling …"

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Reform reading: Fed wants to expand stress testing to 35 big U.S. banks

By Shirley Gao

Fed wants more banks subject to stress testing to measure annual health

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim DeMint":

"… a U.S. Senate bill in an attempt to rework Dodd-Frank, including one from Jim DeMint of South Carolina that would repeal the entire Dodd-Frank law, reports the …"

FACT CHECK: False and misleading claims have plagued the debt debate

By FactCheck.Org

FACT CHECK: Distortions and misrepresentations as the debt debate rages on

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"… rst and then from there we have to just prioritize our spending." And Sen. Jim DeMint said that "we're not talking about draconian types of situations" if the c …"

ANALYSIS: President Santorum would be insurers' best buddy

By Wendell Potter

Former Pennsylvania senator could always be relied upon to back health insurance industry

Excerpts from this story referencing "Jim DeMint":

"… r I refused to attend, Santorum was a co-sponsor in the Senate, along with Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), of the absurdly titled “Health Coverage for the Uninsured Act …"

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Tea Party-aligned Sen. Jim DeMint donates $500,000 to Club for Growth super PAC

By Michael Beckel

South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint donates big to super PAC targeting fellow GOP politicians

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"… ke the Senate Republican caucus in his own image, Tea Party kingmaker Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) has thrown some serious cash at a conservative super PAC that has …"

Super PACs outspend favorite candidate in Indiana Senate race

By Michael Beckel and John Dunbar

Tea party-backed challenger Richard Mourdock's campaign spent less on his primary bid than outside groups supporting him.

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"… tt of Newport Beach, Calif., who gave $500,000 and tea party favorite Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), who transferred $500,000 from his campaign to the super PAC in F …"

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 "Jim DeMint":

"… more than $714,000 opposing Bruning, mostly on radio and TV ads.Only Sen. Jim DeMint’s leadership PAC, known as the Senate Conservatives Fund, has spent more …"

Ameritrade founder Ricketts' Nebraska contribution worries watchdogs

By Michael Beckel

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

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"… d candidate of the conservative Club for Growth and tea party-aligned Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.).Thanks to this spending surge and an eleventh-hour endorsement fr …"

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