PAC profile: Restore Our Future

By Rachael Marcus

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

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

"… rly $43 million the group spent was on negative ads, according to the Sunlight Foundation.With its lush bank account, it dramatically outspent Romney's rivals and t …"

"… spending about $100 million during the general election, according to the Sunlight Foundation.See more data on Restore Our Future at OpenSecrets.org, or more backg …"

Real estate influence group spends 'mind boggling' amount in California House race

By Alexandra Duszak

Pro-development candidate Gary Miller gets big boost from Realtor super PAC in California state race.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

"… y American doesn’t have,” said Bill Allison, editorial director at the Sunlight Foundation.Phone calls and emails requesting comment from Miller’s offices in Washi …"

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Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

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U.S. Chamber, GOP block election ad transparency bill

By Rachael Marcus and John Dunbar

Bill would force underwriters of attack ads to come out of the shadows.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Twitter":

"… ion, follow our Source2012 Tumblr and the hashtag #Source2012 on Twitter.* George Soros is the chairman and founder of the Open Society Foundations …"

Casino mogul gives $1M to new 'super' PAC

By The Associated Press

Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson gives $1M to new Fla. 'super' PAC

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

"… president. The contribution was first reported Monday by the Sunlight Foundation. …"

Daily Disclosure: American Crossroads’ $8 million buy

By Rachael Marcus

Conservative super PAC's ad buy one of the largest during the cycle so far, after having its best fundraising month ever.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

"… 0 to mostly Republican candidates and parties since 2000, according to the Sunlight Foundation. This appears to be the first election Mercury Trust has made a political …"

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Daily Disclosure: AFL-CIO targets Romney, Ryan and Nevada’s Heller

By Rachael Marcus

Union super PAC goes after Romney and Ryan in ad buy.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

"… advertising, just not on ads urging a yes or no vote for a candidate. The Sunlight Foundation reports Workers’ Voice has already spent around $7 million.The expenditu …"

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Lobbyists rake in $14 million for Romney

By Michael Beckel

Elite fundraisers make it rain for Mitt Romney, bringing in millions for the GOP nominee, according to new filings.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

"… rom good-government groups such as the Center for Responsive Politics, the Sunlight Foundation, the League of Women Voters and the Campaign Legal Center to release addit …"

Super PACs spend big for Romney in final weeks of campaign

By Michael Beckel and Andrea Fuller

Super PACs and nonprofits spent $190 million in the last three weeks of the election on the presidential race

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

"… Integrity analysis of Federal Election Commission records collected by the Sunlight Foundation.“Memories are short,” said attorney Dan Backer, whose clients include …"

"… he past three weeks, according to the Center’s analysis of data from the Sunlight Foundation. That’s about half all money spent by outside groups backing Mourdock du …"

Court opened door to $933 million in new election spending

By Reity O'Brien and Andrea Fuller

Supreme Court decision a boon for media outlets, political pros, investigation shows.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Sunlight Foundation":

"… and unavailable for comment. The Center analyzed FEC data compiled by the Sunlight Foundation and the Center for Responsive Politics. The $933 million in spending came …"

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