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Mitch Daniels' state PAC raised more money than other presidential wannabees

By Aaron Mehta

Mitch Daniels raised more than $2 million for his state-based PAC, highest among presidential contenders

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ron Paul":

"… ossible GOP candidates, including Santorum, Michele Bachmann, Sarah Palin, Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich, gave much smaller amounts in fewer states. Reporte …"

The Republican governors’ San Diego schmooze

By Peter H. Stone

After spending $102 million to help its party pick up six new gubernatorial seats, the Republican Governors Association finds that its annua

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tim Pawlenty":

"… ng firm New Frontier Strategy and is a key supporter of Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty; and Rick Shelby, the top lobbyist with the American Gas Association, who …"

Fred Malek

By Peter H. Stone

Republicans nationwide have long relied on Washington venture capitalist Fred Malek to haul in big bucks for their committees and campaigns,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tim Pawlenty":

"… dinners, and golf with several governors, including Barbour, Minnesota’s Tim Pawlenty, and Texas’ Rick Perry.Former RGA finance chairman and lobbyist Ron Kauf …"

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Tim Pawlenty's ties to Morgan Stanley executives could create image issues

By Peter H. Stone

Execs at much investigated Morgan Stanley have tight political ties to Tim Pawlenty

Excerpts from this story referencing "Consumer Federation of America":

"… Stanley declined comment.Travis Plunkett, the legislative director of the Consumer Federation of America, told iWatch News that the American public is “still very angry about th …"

Tim Pawlenty's ties to "Swift Boat" Bob Perry

By Delal Pektas and Kelsey Sheehy

Texas donor of "Swift Boat" fame has long come to Tim Pawlenty's aid

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tim Pawlenty":

"… graduate program of Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. …"

"… impact in that election,” Martin said. “If it wasn’t for Bob Perry, Tim Pawlenty’s political career would be over — before it started.”The negative a …"

Conservative donor Bob Perry gives big to Pawlenty, Romney — and Rick Perry

By Aaron Mehta

Texas homebuilder is already making a mark on 2012 cycle with half-million dollar contributions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tim Pawlenty":

"… ential contender to benefit from Perry’s largesse. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty received $60,000 last September from Perry and his wife, and in 2006 Perry …"

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Ameritrade founder Ricketts' Nebraska contribution worries watchdogs

By Michael Beckel

Wealthy donor Joe Ricketts' eleventh-hour investment in Nebraska primary winner could pay dividends.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ending Spending Action Fund":

"… or the Chicago Cubs.”)Nebraska’s primary marked the reemergence of the Ending Spending Action Fund, which had been dormant since the 2010 midterm elections. Ricketts is the …"

"… steful and reduce the national debt.Spokesmen for neither Ricketts nor the Ending Spending Action Fund responded to questions for this story.Kim Hillyer, a spokeswoman for TD Am …"

"… m Ricketts to date.On Thursday, the New York Times linked Ricketts and the Ending Spending Action Fund to a controversial proposal to attack Obama for ties to Chicago minister J …"

GOP super donor Bob Perry dead at 80

By Dave Levinthal

Texas homebuilder among most prominent contributors ever to Republicans.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tim Pawlenty":

"… onating early in the election season to Mitt Romney, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who Bob Perry has long backed at the state leve …"

Mitt Romney to reward bundlers with "gold, silver and bronze"

By Peter H. Stone

In Olympic riff, Romney to honor big bundlers with gold, silver and bronze

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tim Pawlenty":

"… est rivals for the nomination have reported to date. Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s campaign has said it raised just $4.2 million in the same three-month …"

Top 5 lobbyist bundlers; power couple Tony and Heather Podesta top the list

By Aaron Mehta

Bundler lobbyists line up to bundle money from other lobbyists

Excerpts from this story referencing "Heather Podesta":

"… ed by the FEC on its website. …"

"… American history.When told that she had placed second to another Podesta, Heather Podesta laughed and said, “I think I need to go to work. I never like to play se …"

"… the database, Podesta replied, “No surprises ever.”*In second place is Heather Podesta, Anthony’s wife and a powerful lobbyist in her own right. Like her husba …"

"… DCCC and DSCC. An art collector and board member for several collections, Heather Podesta is also the owner of her own successful lobbying firm that works for a bro …"

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