Illinois Democrat gets eleventh hour boost from family-funded super PAC

By Michael Beckel

Family, friends fund super PAC supporting Raja Krishnamoorthi ahead of Tuesday's primary election

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tammy Duckworth":

"… al progressive candidate in an election.”Krishnamoorthi and his opponent Tammy Duckworth, both rising stars in the Democratic Party, are facing off in a primary in …"

Daily Disclosure: Dems looking to pick up Chicagoland seats

By Rachael Marcus

Chicago-area House Republicans hit by negative ads paid for by union, super PAC.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tammy Duckworth":

"… ning in the redrawn 8th District and faces the well-liked Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth. Duckworth has the backing of the Now or Never super PAC, which has spent …"

Stealth spending on the rise as 2012 election approaches

By John Dunbar

Outside spending as likely to come from nonprofits as super PACs, records show.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tammy Duckworth":

"… ee for U.S. Senate from Missouri, is running ads opposing Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth, who is running as a Democrat in Illinois’ 8th Congressional District.Th …"

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Mystery firm is election's top corporate donor at $5.3 million

By Michael Beckel and Reity O'Brien

Supreme Court decision paves way for $75 million in corporate donations to super PACs.

Excerpts from this story referencing "California":

"… giving publicly,” said Rick Hasen, a law professor at the University of California-Irvine. “They want to have influence over elections and elected official …"

Donor profile: American Federation of Teachers

By Paul Abowd and Alexandra Duszak

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tammy Duckworth":

"… orted high-profile congressional races featuring women, including Democrat Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, who won a House seat, and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, who won …"