Campaign cash: The independent fundraising gold rush since 'Citizens United' ruling

By Peter H. Stone

For many powerful GOP operatives and allied fundraisers, the luncheon last April felt like one part reunion and one part strategy summit for

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance watchdogs":

"… the handiwork of a conservative nonprofit group: Citizens United.Longtime campaign finance watchdogs reacted angrily to the decision. “The 2010 Congressional elections are b …"

"… ct be muted by Congress?Almost as soon as the high court ruled in January, campaign finance watchdogs began to push for greater disclosure of the firms that were poised to funn …"

Obama groups raise $4-5 million in first two months

By Peter H. Stone

Democratic groups already collecting millions in unlimited contributions for Obama re-election

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"… nd mostly on get out the vote efforts.GOP allies of presidential candidate Mitt Romney have unveiled their own Super PAC, called Restore Our Future PAC, which is …"

Lobbyist Loeffler now raising cash for Huntsman super PAC

By Peter H. Stone

Former Huntsman campaign official now raising money for group behind New Hampshire campaign ads
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PAC profile: Cain Connections

By Rachael Marcus

Quick stats on the super PAC, supporting Cain

Super PACs out-raise candidates, thanks to super donors

By John Dunbar

Super donors mean super PACs raise more money than the candidates

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance watchdogs":

"… d corporations.So much money coming from individuals raises questions from campaign finance watchdogs.“The danger is, the candidate depends on a very small group of donors, a …"

New questions raised over Aaron Schock's fundraising efforts

By Michael Beckel

Congressman's use of super PAC to help colleague appears to be a new way around campaign finance rules.

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance watchdogs":

"… efforts aiding his buddy with help from the super PAC, earning the ire of campaign finance watchdogs. The super PAC, Campaign for Primary Accountability, like other organizat …"

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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 "campaign finance watchdogs":

"… n the aftermath of Tuesday’s Republican U.S. Senate primary in Nebraska, campaign finance watchdogs are concerned about the role businessman Joe Ricketts played in helping un …"

Nonprofits outspent super PACs in 2010, trend may continue

By Michael Beckel

Increasingly active nonprofit groups act just like super PACs but don't reveal donors.

Barack Obama accused of 'dark money' hypocrisy by non-disclosing nonprofit

By Michael Beckel

Americans for Prosperity slams the president's nonprofit in a new ad, yet the group doesn't plan on revealing its funders.

Norm Coleman sees big paydays from nonprofits

By Michael Beckel

Norm Coleman has collected more than $570,000 from two conservative nonprofits in three years.

Excerpts from this story referencing "campaign finance watchdogs":

"… f dollars on ads that criticized Democratic candidates, earning the ire of campaign finance watchdogs that alleged the nonprofit spent too significant a portion of its resource …"