Democrats and Republicans alike are exploiting new fundraising loophole

By Peter H. Stone

FEC advisory opinion gives candidates leeway to have contact with super PACs

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trevor Potter":

"… rohibit coordination between candidates and independent expenditure groups.Trevor Potter, a former chairman of the FEC and the president of the nonpartisan Campaig …"

Silent Partners: Special Report

By Derek Willis and Aron Pilhofer

How political non-profits work the system

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trevor Potter":

"… n their issue, which is not true of a shareholder who invests in GM," said Trevor Potter, a former FEC commissioner who is part of the legal team defending the new …"

Loophole lets big political donors wear multiple fundraising hats

By Peter H. Stone

Big fundraisers take advantage of loopholes to make multiple donations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trevor Potter":

"… that’s not considered under the law to be illegal coordination,” said Trevor Potter, a former chairman of the FEC and president of the independent Campaign Le …"

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Rick Perry can come from behind in fundraising with Texas-size donations

By Peter H. Stone and Aaron Mehta

Rick Perry will rely on super PACs to raise big-dollar donations

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trevor Potter":

"… ivities with the campaign.“Those close ties are of course of concern,” Trevor Potter, the former chairman of the Federal Election Commission, said. “The situ …"

State parties collected nearly $570 million in contributions, soft money transfers in 2000

By John Dunbar, MaryJo Sylwester and Robert Moore

States used as a $263 million back door for soft money

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trevor Potter":

"… in the ‘96 election, which is the first time you saw it happening," said Trevor Potter, a former FEC chairman, general counsel to the McCain 2000 presidential ca …"

Questions about Herman Cain's financial support from a tax-exempt charity

By Peter H. Stone

Cain hit with financial questions, in addition to sexual harassment charges

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trevor Potter":

"… chief of enforcement at the Federal Election Commission, told iWatch News.Trevor Potter, the former chairman of the FEC, echoed this view. “There’s a flat pro …"

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Do nonprofits' names imply political activity?

By Michael Beckel and Ben Wieder

The names of most social welfare nonprofits don't contain overtly political words.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Trevor Potter":

"… mon, generic words such as "association," "club" and "inc."     …"