Presidential super PACs raise $49 million through December

By John Dunbar

Average super PAC donor gave $33,500 to outside spending groups, while an individual can only give $2,500

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… llion. It is also a favorite of labor unions.Endorse Liberty Inc., the pro-Ron Paul super PAC, received $1 million in 2011 with $900,000 coming from Peter Thi …"

PayPal co-founder gives $1.7 million to pro-Ron Paul super PAC in January

By John Dunbar

A super PAC supporting Ron Paul receives big boost from PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… wt Gingrich is at 13 percent while Paul is at 11 percent. …"

"… bold, youthful marketing strategy and applied it to their endorsements of Ron Paul.Ladd Christensen, who like Niederhauser and Harmon is a Utah resident, has …"

Super PACs out-raise candidates, thanks to super donors

By John Dunbar

Super donors mean super PACs raise more money than the candidates

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… selves in January.Candidates Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul raised a combined $21.1 million for the month, according to Federal Electi …"

"… Future,” supporting Newt Gingrich and “Endorse Liberty,” supporting Ron Paul — are dominated by a single donor.Of the $11 million Winning Our Future …"

"… family members to the PAC last year.Of the $2.4 million raised by the pro-Ron Paul super PAC "Endorse Liberty," $1.7 million — more than 70 percent — cam …"

Advertisement

FACT CHECK: GOP debaters mix up facts in Mesa

By FactCheck.Org

Twentieth Republican presidential debate includes many falsehoods

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… did not pass until 2007 — after Santorum left office.He also called Rep. Ron Paul “one of the most prolific earmarkers in Congress today.” Paul does req …"

"… In defending himself on earmarks, Santorum also said as an aside that Rep. Ron Paul is “one of the most prolific earmarkers in the Congress today.” But th …"

"… Loebsack, D-Ill., who sponsored 29 earmarks at a whopping $217 million.“Ron Paul requested a lot of earmarks,” Ellis said. “He always defended it by sa …"

Pro-Romney super PAC reports more cash on hand than Romney campaign

By John Dunbar

Pro-Romney forces enjoy cash advantage in primaries, but badly trail Obama

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… r Pennsylvania senator Santorum garnered 35 percent, and Texas congressman Ron Paul of Texas drew 9.3 percent while Gingrich lagged in fourth at 8 percent.San …"

Donor profile: Peter Thiel

By Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… to super PACs: $4.7 million* $2.6 million to Endorse Liberty (pro-Ron Paul) $2 million to Club for Growth Action (pro-conservative) $135,000 t …"

"… Club for Growth Action (pro-conservative) $135,000 to Revolution PAC (pro-Ron Paul) Notable federal hard money and 527 contributions: $5,000 to Marijuan …"

"… has sunk millions into research of life-extending technologies. And he’s Ron Paul’s biggest supporter — at least monetarily. Thiel (pronounced “teal …"

Advertisement

Ron Paul using campaign cash to aid his nonprofit

By Dave Levinthal

Former Rep. Ron Paul bankrolling nonprofit he founded with congressional campaign cash.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… king re-election to his Houston-area U.S. House seat.     …"

"… his well-stocked campaign account. On March 11, the Committee to Re-Elect Ron Paul donated $150,000 to the Foundation for Rational Economics and Educati …"

"… ndividual liberty and free-market economics." It is also the publisher of "Ron Paul's Freedom Report," a periodic newsletter. Additionally, it this year is p …"

GOP candidates in foreclosure capital say government not the solution to crisis

By Michael Hudson

Republican candidates in Nevada say foreclosure mess will go away if government stays out of it

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… talked about housing on the campaign trail, such as Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas have said Fannie and Freddie were responsible for policies that d …"

FACT CHECK: GOP tackles the 9-9-9 tax plan, immigration in Las Vegas debate

By FactCheck.Org

Western debate between Republican presidential nominees grows feisty

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… father’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and …"

FACT CHECK: GOP candidates misstate taxes and federal government pay

By FactCheck.Org

Republican debate featured mistakes on how many people pay taxes and how much they spend on tax prep

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… mer House Speaker Newt Gingrich, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Texas Rep. Ron Paul, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, and former …"

Pages