Spending by outside groups topped $1 billion by Election Day

By Michael Beckel

Super PACs and other groups broke the billion-dollar mark in spending in 2012 election.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Santorum":

"… "helped keep Romney competitive," especially between April, when GOP rival Rick Santorum dropped out of the presidential primary race, and the Republican National …"

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The odd debts presidential candidates still owe

By Dave Levinthal

Race car drivers, student newspapers and Twitter among White House hopefuls' curious creditors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Santorum":

"… o a group run by fellow GOP presidential also-ran Herman Cain. Republican Rick Santorum's presidential committee still owes NASCAR auto racing team Front Row …"

FEC chairwoman warns of super PAC corruption

By Michael Beckel

Ellen Weintraub sounds off about the proliferation of candidate-specific super PACs.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Santorum":

"… ial support when he dropped out of the race.  Meanwhile, former Sen. Rick Santorum's cash-poor campaign was also substantially aided a super PAC called …"

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Campaign deep in debt, Lautenberg calls it quits

By Dave Levinthal

Retiring senator is owed more than $1 million by own campaign committee.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Santorum":

"… presidential candidates, from the recent — Republicans Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum — to those from campains of yore, such as Democrats John Edwards and Al …"

Jeb Bush's education nonprofit rakes in cash

By Michael Beckel

Former Florida governor, a potential 2016 GOP presidential contender, has raised millions to push education reform.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Santorum":

"… r fundraisers. Recent presidential candidates including Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum operated nonprofit organizations prior to launching their campaigns. Paul …"

All the presidents' debt

By Dave Levinthal

Gaggle of former White House hopefuls still owe creditors millions of dollars.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Rick Santorum":

"… does today, owing creditors about $567,000. 6.) Former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa. Election year: 2012 Debt: $619,629 The back story: Like Gingrich …"

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