PACs flocked to conservative Blue Dog Democrats, then fled after crucial votes

By Josh Israel and Aaron Mehta

In mid-2009, the 52 conservative House Democrats who made up the Blue Dog Coalition were at the height of their power. Money was rolling in

Excerpts from this story referencing "PACs":

"… over 2009 and 2010, almost entirely from about 300 other special-interest PACs. But ultimately 58 of these special interest PACs also decided to donate t …"

"… 0 other special-interest PACs. But ultimately 58 of these special interest PACs also decided to donate to individual opponents of Blue Dog Coalition membe …"

"… of their contributions from June 2010 onward to the GOP challenger. And 16 PACs that had made the maximum annual legal contribution of $5,000 to the Blue …"

"… inancial services bill in late June this year. Following these votes, some PACs cut their losses or even sent checks to Republican opponents challenging B …"

Drawing parallels between Richardson and Blagojevich

By Peter Newbatt Smith

The plight of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson is drawing comparisons to embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Richardson, as you

Excerpts from this story referencing "PACs":

"… (On the other hand, the same donor gave $100,000 to two Richardson-founded PACs, contributions that a majority of the states do not place a cap on.) In …"

"… 04 the Center for Public Integrity reported that one of Richardson’s PACs, Moving America Forward, occasionally listed the same mailing address as a …"

Passing the bucks

By Sandy Bergo

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2007 — Representative Steny Hoyer, an aggressive fundraiser for the successful 2006 campaign for Democrats to take con

Excerpts from this story referencing "PACs":

"… law generally prohibits political action committees, including leadership PACs, which are run by politicians, from receiving more than $5,000 each year f …"

"… idates to support, the $5,000 annual limit for contributions to leadership PACs does not apply.Hoyer isn’t the only incumbent who has used his leadershi …"

"… “one of the biggest supporters of the party.”“I think the leadership PACs are a disgrace and a scandal just waiting to break open.” — Retired Re …"

"… s that Hoyer has raised more money from each donor than typical leadership PACs, by using the pass-through earmarking technique.Retired Representative Hef …"

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Lobbyist PACs hurting for cash following election

By Dave Levinthal

Political cash machines of many top government affairs shops see a slow start to 2014 election cycle.

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"… ;Wal-Mart, according to filings with the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, the PACs of Van Scoyoc Associates, Williams and Jensen and Cassidy & Associates …"

"… 0,000 it boasted following the 2008 cycle. Unlike freewheeling super PACs that may accept unlimited donations, traditional PACs may only raise …"

"… ling super PACs that may accept unlimited donations, traditional PACs may only raise up to $5,000 from an individual per year, making reple …"

"… ed to give money directly to a politician's campaign, something super PACs are banned from doing. Heavy PAC spending contributes to lower reserves a …"