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 "Mel Sembler":

"… lift too, after the ouster of chairman Michael Steele. Florida millionaire Mel Sembler, who won ambassadorships in both Bush administrations, spent Feb. 16 at RN …"

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By Marianne Lavelle

Las Vegas casino tycoon Sheldon Adelson upped his ante in former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's unregulated issues-advocacy group in August,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mel Sembler":

"… and former New York Stock Exchange director. Florida real estate developer Mel Sembler, a long-time GOP fundraiser, doubled his giving to American Solutions with …"

Trading in favors

By Alex Knott and Aubrey Bruggeman

WASHINGTON, July 2, 2003 — Legislative favors, increased access to federal lawmakers and instructions on how to use loopholes to evade feder

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mel Sembler":

"… 2000 letter from the former Republican National Committee Finance Chairman Mel Sembler (now the U.S. Ambassador to Italy) to Lodwrick M. Cook, the co-chairman of …"

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Obama, first lady, VP combine for 45 fundraisers since official campaign launch

By Aaron Mehta and Peter H. Stone

Obama, first lady and vice president use perks of presidency to enhance fundraising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mel Sembler":

"… ublicans have enjoyed it too. “Surrogates are vitally important,” says Mel Sembler, a veteran GOP fundraiser and former U.S. ambassador to Italy and Australi …"

Fine line between politics and issues spending by secretive 501(c)(4) groups

By Peter H. Stone

Tax-exempt nonprofits are reporting only a fraction of what they're raising and spending

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mel Sembler":

"… ss people don’t want to create problems for their own companies,” said Mel Sembler, the former finance chairman of the Republican National Committee, who ack …"

New ads reflect spending power of Super PACs, 501(c)(4) groups

By Sandy Johnson and Peter H. Stone

Super PAC ads illustrate the new playing field in campaign finance

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mel Sembler":

"… d their way to these c4s and super PACs for the electoral process,” said Mel Sembler, the former Republican National Committee finance chairman.Back to the ant …"

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Billionaire backer may open wallet for Gingrich but bring unwanted baggage

By Peter H. Stone

Casino owner, Gingrich bond over Israel security issues

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mel Sembler":

"… s.Longtime friends“Sheldon and Newt have been friends for many years,” Mel Sembler, a Romney backer, coalition board member and former ambassador under Georg …"

Casino billionaire expected to move millions to GOP groups

By Peter H. Stone

Casino mogul hosts private dinner for GOP bigwigs in Las Vegas digs.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Mel Sembler":

"… ent years.Also at Adelson’s dinner bash were Florida real estate magnate Mel Sembler, St. Louis investor Sam Fox and Washington super lobbyist Wayne Berman. Th …"