New Dem group aims for $100 million plus

By Peter H. Stone

Former Obama administration officials attempting to raise more than $100 million to underwrite an outside group to help the president win se

Excerpts from this story referencing "Los Angeles":

"… Burton and Sean Sweeney, who will be leading the new group, made trips to Los Angeles and New York last month to meet with prospective donors for the new indepe …"

"… a few of whom were pitched in Hollywood last month. To help woo donors in Los Angeles, Burton and Sweeney were accompanied by veteran Democratic pollster Geoff …"

Democrats desperately seek their own Rove

By Peter H. Stone

For chastened Democrats, ‘a lesson and a beating’; Republicans hone tactics that brought in secretive millions last year...

Excerpts from this story referencing "Los Angeles":

"… rt of a choreographed effort in several big money centers such as Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco to improve the president’s standing.Bundlers suggest t …"

Democratic donors and operatives talk money at posh Laguna Beach resort

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic donors and consultants talk money for the 2012 campaigns at exclusive Laguna Beach hotel

Excerpts from this story referencing "Los Angeles":

"… ouse. Sweeney and Burton have met in recent weeks with potential donors in Los Angeles and New York and have had some early success: Hollywood producer Jeffrey K …"

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Obama pep talk to donors

By Peter H. Stone

President aims to raise a cool $1 billion for his re-election campaign; GOP will build on 2010 success....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sean Sweeney":

"… and congressional elections. Two former White House aides, Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney, are launching another group to focus on Obama’s re-election.For the Rep …"

Obama groups raise $4-5 million in first two months

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic groups already collecting millions in unlimited contributions for Obama re-election

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sean Sweeney":

"… in late April by two former high level White House aides, Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney, to compete with major GOP groups. “We feel like we’re ahead of where …"

PAC profile: Priorities USA Action

By Aaron Mehta

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Obama

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sean Sweeney":

"… y for Obama in 2008 who was later named White House deputy press secretary.Sean Sweeney (co-founder): Former chief of staff to Rahm Emanuel, while he served as Wh …"

"… ered to succeed Robert Gibbs in that role before Jay Carney was appointed. Sean Sweeney, the other co-founder, served under Rahm Emanuel for many years, eventuall …"

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Democratic super PACs can't keep up with GOP

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic super PACs raise money from unions, Hollywood

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sean Sweeney":

"… on, started in early 2011 by two former White House aides, Bill Burton and Sean Sweeney — a slow start toward their goal of roping in $100 million to spend …"

Democratic operatives seeking million-dollar checks for super PACs

By Peter H. Stone

Obama is accused of hypocrisy for White House backing of super PAC fundraising effort

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sean Sweeney":

"… o Priorities USA Action, the super PAC that Burton and ex-White House aide Sean Sweeney created, and Eychaner, an old friend of Obama’s, has chipped in $500,000 …"

Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sean Sweeney":

"… USA, a pro-Obama nonprofit launched last year by former White House aides Sean Sweeney and Bill Burton.In Congress, Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has also been a …"

Super PAC appeal, give until it 'feels good'

By Michael Beckel

Democratic adviser Paul Begala hates super PACs but raises money for them in Charlotte.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sean Sweeney":

"… Public IntegrityPriorities was created in 2011 by former White House aides Sean Sweeney and Bill Burton.Democratic super PACs and nonprofits have been outraised b …"

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