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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"… n Future Fund and BIPAC, also have seen spikes in their funding this year. Nick Ryan, an Iowa based lawyer who founded AFF, a 501(c)(4), says that he expects h …"

American Future Fund uses “fork in the road” ad

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

In the age of YouTube, it’s easy to forget that TV advertising doesn’t come cheap. Producing a spot, then buying air time in a TV market ca

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nick Ryan":

"… this year, says it provides “a conservative and free market viewpoint.”Nick Ryan, an Iowa-based lawyer who founded AFF, told the Center that he expects the …"

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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"… l ads on both coasts with a heavy focus on the House, the fund’s founder Nick Ryan told the Center for Public Integrity.The new ad in Iowa attacks Democratic …"

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Santorum’s withdrawal leaves super PAC without a candidate

By Michael Beckel

Red, White and Blue Fund super PAC backed Santorum, vows to back conservatives.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nick Ryan":

"… chase would be “career suicide,” Ryan said.Red, White and Blue founder Nick Ryan said the PAC will work to defeat President Barack Obama, “strengthen the …"

Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nick Ryan":

"… esident George W. Bush. The Iowa-based American Future Fund was founded by Nick Ryan, who also founded the super PAC that promoted former Pennsylvania Sen. Ric …"

Daily Disclosure: RNC, nonprofit group pump up Romney’s veep pick

By Rachael Marcus

Mitt Romney's choice of Paul Ryan as running mate prompted a spate of new ads touting 'America's Comeback Team.'

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nick Ryan":

"… o known as PhRMA, gave $300,000 to the organization in 2010.Its founder is Nick Ryan, a former Rick Santorum advisor, founder and president of Concordia G …"

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Daily Disclosure: Mystery group goes after Dems in Senate races

By Rachael Marcus

A conservative nonprofit with mysterious origins goes after Democratic Senate candidates.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nick Ryan":

"… n activity this election cycle, according to CRP. The group was founded by Nick Ryan, once campaign advisor to former Republican presidential hopeful Rick Sant …"

Nonprofit spends big on politics despite IRS limitation

By Michael Beckel

Questions raised about whether nonprofits like Koch-connected American Future Fund are primarily about politics.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Nick Ryan":

"… onprofit’s DNA is decidedly political. Conservative political operative Nick Ryan, a longtime adviser to former GOP Rep. Jim Nussle of Iowa, founded it in 2 …"