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Withdrawn FEC nominee laments “broken” confirmation process

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

In early August, the White House quietly informed the U.S. Senate that it was withdrawing the nomination of labor lawyer John J. Sullivan

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… Committee endorsement, Democrat Russ Feingold of Wisconsin and Republican John McCain of Arizona placed a “hold” on Sullivan’s nomination, serving notice …"

John J. Sullivan: Federal Election Commissioner in waiting

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

One full year after being nominated to the Federal Election Commission, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) lawyer John J. Sullivan

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance reform":

"… rsed him following a June 2009 panel hearing.Not so fast, said two veteran campaign finance reform advocates.Sens. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., and John McCain, R-Ariz., placed a …"

Little house(s) and the veepstakes: Part two

By Aaron Mehta

Last week, after John McCain had trouble remembering how many homes he owned, PaperTrail took a look at the number of houses owned by the to

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… a weekend getaway.Laura Cheek contributed to this report. …"

"… en, the owner of a mere one home (assessed value: $527,500). In advance of John McCain’s selection of his veep, we now pose the same question, but for the othe …"

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Tracking the great bundler migration: Democratic edition

By Aaron Mehta

So, Rudy Giuliani’s bundlers have proven the most generous to the new Republican nominee, rewarding John McCain with at least $3.25 million.

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"… ers have proven the most generous to the new Republican nominee, rewarding John McCain with at least $3.25 million. On the other side of the aisle, who’s b …"

Tracking the great bundler migration: Republican edition

By Aaron Mehta

Following our recent post on Rudy Giuliani bundlers bringing their skills to John McCain’s campaign (and the flurry of media attention on Mc

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… llowing our recent post on Rudy Giuliani bundlers bringing their skills to John McCain’s campaign (and the flurry of media attention on McCain and his bund …"

The Manhattan connection

By Aaron Mehta and Aaron Mehta

Presumptive Republican nominee John McCain visited Yankee Stadium over the weekend with former rival Rudy Giuliani. Aside from likely hurtin

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"… e money ranges his campaign has provided. …"

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Fiesta Bowl accused of reimbursing execs for campaign contributions

By Laurel Adams

Allegations that Fiesta Bowl execs violated campaign finance laws by reimbursing contributions

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… contributions over five years.Politicians who received the money were Sen. John McCain, Sen. Jon Kyl, former Rep. J.D. Hayworth, and Rep. John Shadegg, along wit …"

Obama’s first choice for FEC raises questions about stance on 527s

By Josh Israel

A few days ago, President Obama made attorney John Sullivan his first nomination to fill one of the three vacant seats on the Federal Electi

The haves, the have-lesses, and the have-almost-nothings

By Josh Israel

Much has been made about Barack Obama’s record-shattering fundraising efforts ($150 million in September alone, more than $621 million raise

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… than $621 million raised to date) — and his financial advantage over John McCain. But very little attention has been paid to the true underdogs in this ele …"

Public financing system’s 150 million death knells

By Josh Israel

Barack Obama’s stunning fundraising total for September leaves little doubt that the public financing system he eschewed is now in serious p

Excerpts from this story referencing "John McCain":

"… 150 million last month alone — dwarfing the nearly $85 million limit John McCain agreed to for the entire general election campaign cycle when he accepted …"

"… te initially pledging to participate in the primary matching funds system, John McCain backed out and opted to forgo the federal funding, thus freeing himself fr …"

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