Party machines, lobbyists and special interests: Part five

By Shannon Feaster, Nathaniel Heller, Annys Shin, Marianne Holt and Russ Tisinger

For months, disarray was the hallmark of Vice President Al Gore's campaign. Last October 6, he moved his campaign to Nashville from Washingt

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Robert Shrum":

"… kew has created a new firm, Century Media, with consultants Bill Knapp and Robert Shrum.Peter Fenn: Democratic consultant who specializes in media campaigns. He t …"

"… ruited into the Gore campaign by media man Carter Eskew and top strategist Robert Shrum. Shrum had worked with Hickman on congressional campaigns and for the toba …"

"… Square, Moore directed communications at the Democratic National Committee.Robert Shrum: A well-respected political strategist who is part of the message-crafting …"

State parties collected nearly $570 million in contributions, soft money transfers in 2000

By John Dunbar, MaryJo Sylwester and Robert Moore

States used as a $263 million back door for soft money

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Robert Shrum":

"… mocratic Victory 2000 Inc. was incorporated in April 2000 by Carter Eskew, Robert Shrum, and Bill Knapp to craft issue ads for Democratic presidential nominee Al …"