Loophole lets big political donors wear multiple fundraising hats

By Peter H. Stone

Big fundraisers take advantage of loopholes to make multiple donations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… ome for a late August fundraiser.Paulson has already donated $1 million to Restore Our Future PAC, a super PAC created by three top allies from Romney’s abortive 2008 …"

"… thy, who was a member of Romney’s media team.The $12.2 million raised by Restore Our Future in its first six months, suggests that it can potentially be a major force …"

Finance industry makes up nearly half of pro-Romney super PAC’s donations

By Alexandra Duszak and Rachael Marcus

America's wealthiest investors fill coffers of pro-Romney super PAC.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… urt’s Citizens United decision, he did. Robertson gave $1.25 million to Restore Our Future, a super PAC that has underwritten a relentless advertising campaign rippi …"

"… ending operations gave the super PAC $437,500, according to the analysis. Restore Our Future is by far the best-funded of the super PACs backing presidential candidate …"

"… ibuted by employees from any one company. Neither the Romney campaign nor Restore Our Future responded to requests for comment for this story. Top donors Robertson i …"

"… xecutives at Bain Capital and their families gave at least $3.1 million to Restore Our Future, including two households that contributed $1 million or more. Conard cam …"

PAC profile: Citizens for a Working America PAC

By Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Romney

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… eviously been active in politics in Ohio, Mississippi and Kentucky.Profile:Restore Our Future was the big-name super PAC supporting Republican presidential candidate Mi …"

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PAC profile: Restore Our Future

By Rachael Marcus

Quick stats on 2012's top super PAC, supporting Mitt Romney

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… During the 2012 election cycle, no other super PAC raised as much money as Restore Our Future, which collected nearly $154 million thanks to a network of deep-pocketed …"

"… ividuals, companies and parnterships.In all, nearly one-third of the money Restore Our Future raised came from individuals and organizations in the financial sector, ac …"

"… lly large contributions coming from hedge fund and private equity managers.Restore Our Future’s staff includes Larry McCarthy, known for the infamous “Willie Horton …"

"… by super PACs during the extended primary fight.Romney attended several of Restore Our Future’s fundraising events, including a dinner in New York on July 19, 2011. T …"

Big business prefers GOP over Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

Corporations have made big contributions to super PACs with conservative groups the biggest benefactors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… ourt decision two years ago.The top two super PACs — the pro-Mitt Romney Restore Our Future and Karl Rove’s American Crossroads — have raised nearly $24 million i …"

"… re than 100 companies have collectively donated more than $14.2 million to Restore Our Future, the pro-Romney super PAC started by aides of the GOP presidential nominee …"

"… al Information Services became the second Fortune 500 company to donate to Restore Our Future, giving $75,000. The first was CONSOL Energy, which donated $150,000 to th …"

"… e super PAC last July.Other publicly traded companies that have donated to Restore Our Future include Colorado-based Hallador Energy Co. ($100,000); Arizona-based Apoll …"

Donor profile: Robert Rowling

By Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… oads (pro-Republican), including $2.5 million from TRT Holdings$100,000 to Restore Our Future (pro-Mitt Romney)$35,000 to Texas Conservatives Fund (pro-David Dewhurst)F …"

"… with two other $1 million donations to Crossroads and smaller donations to Restore Our Future and Texas Conservatives Fund, the super PAC that backed Texas Lt. Gov. Dav …"

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Donor profile: Robert Mercer

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… 2 million to American Crossroads (pro-Republican) $1 million to Restore Our Future (pro-Mitt Romney) $920,000 to Prosperity First (pro-Republican) $61 …"

"… naissance donors. In July, he gave $1 million to the pro-Romney super PAC, Restore Our Future and another $1 million to American Crossroads, the super PAC founded by co …"

Pro-GOP donor one-upped by boss's support of Democratic PAC

By John Dunbar

Pro-GOP donor one-upped by boss's support of Democratic PAC

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… super PAC American Crossroads and $1 million to pro-Mitt Romney super PAC Restore Our Future.Super PACs can accept unlimited contributions from corporations, billionai …"

"… y's, who has given $16 million to super PACs, including $8 million to Restore Our Future and $6.5 million to American Crossroads.The top two donors remain the same …"

"… acy for the GOP presidential nomination alive, has shifted his spending to Restore Our Future, having donated $10 million along with wife Miriam.The No. 2 spot goes to …"

Canadian-owned firm's mega-donation to super PAC raises ‘legal red flags’

By Michael Beckel

Foreigners are prohibited from spending money on U.S. elections, law not so clear on foreign corporations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… he controversial Citizens United Supreme Court decision to new criticism. Restore Our Future, the super PAC supporting Republican Mitt Romney’s run for president, re …"

"… s Canadian parent company had “no role” in the decision to donate to Restore Our Future. Peter Lovell, general counsel of OdysseyRe, likewise said the firm’s co …"

"… ads in critical media markets. It also represents one-seventh of the money Restore Our Future collected in August. Watsa told industry analysts in a conference ca …"

Daily Disclosure: California contest tops outside spending in House races

By Rachael Marcus

It's pro-energy versus pro-environment in California's 7th District House race.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restore Our Future":

"… eo highlights three of Romney’s “zingers.” Pro-Romney super PAC Restore Our Future released “The New Normal,” opposing Obama. Pro-Obama super PAC Pr …"

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