The Republican convention: The party begins in New York City, paid for by special interests

By Meredith O'Brien

WASHINGTON, August 20, 2004 — President Bush will accept his party's nomination in New York City at the Republican National Convention, an e

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance regulations":

"… Cable.On top of the lavish parties, private groups are getting around the campaign finance regulations by pouring unlimited amounts of money into the committees hosting the conv …"

Old parties learn new tricks

By Kevin Bogardus

Finding a loophole, Governors' 527s gave $13.2 million to state parties in 2004

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance regulations":

"… ill, Missouri's state auditor.To operate outside the limitations set up by campaign finance regulations, these state-oriented groups—the DGA and the RGA—severed affiliations …"

State bans on soft money

By Eric Marx

Conn. is only state with campaign finance law similar to Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance regulations":

"… political parties are not entitled to more constitutional protection from campaign finance regulations than are individuals and PACs. Indeed, the court accepted the notion that …"

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GOP super PAC men seek to overturn donation limits

By Michael Beckel

GOP super PAC men want to make it easier to donate to dozens of candidates

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"… l Ryan, an attorney at the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, which favors campaign finance regulations, says the limit reduces the threat of corruption.Absent that limit, Ryan a …"

Tea Party-aligned Sen. Jim DeMint donates $500,000 to Club for Growth super PAC

By Michael Beckel

South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint donates big to super PAC targeting fellow GOP politicians

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance regulations":

"… l Ryan, an attorney at the nonpartisan Campaign Legal Center, which favors campaign finance regulations, told iWatch News. “And it’s not illegal to have close relationships. …"

More than half Crossroads' cash comes from three Texas tycoons

By Michael Beckel

Three extremely wealthy Texas businessmen are responsible for 54 percent of conservative super PAC's donations.

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance regulations":

"… tical system.”Conservative attorney Dan Backer, who has worked to loosen campaign finance regulations, however, thinks such concerns are overblown.He says donors’ spending mo …"

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Super PACs outspend favorite candidate in Indiana Senate race

By Michael Beckel and John Dunbar

Tea party-backed challenger Richard Mourdock's campaign spent less on his primary bid than outside groups supporting him.

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"… who hails from Terre Haute, Ind., and has made a career out of challenging campaign finance regulations.Democrats consider Lugar to be a more formidable opponent than Mourdock as …"

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 "campaign finance regulations":

"… director at the Campaign Legal Center, which, like Public Campaign, favors campaign finance regulations.“Washington is responsive to the people who got them in power,” said M …"

Big business prefers GOP over Democratic super PACs

By Michael Beckel

Corporations have made big contributions to super PACs with conservative groups the biggest benefactors.

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"… ing so.Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., a fierce opponent of campaign finance regulations, has argued that Democrats are promoting the DISCLOSE Act to “create the …"

Donor profile: Robert Mercer

By Reity O'Brien

Quick stats on the biggest financial backers of Election 2012.

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"… p started by GOP lawyer Jim Bopp, who has made a career out of challenging campaign finance regulations. Mercer's $439,000 accounted for two-thirds of the money that Bopp's super …"