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2020 Democrats Are Burning Cash Faster Than They Can Raise It
Some top-tier candidates remain strong in fundraising. Others struggle to garner enough support to stay in the game.
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Leading 2020 Democrats Have Plans to Get Rid of Money in Politics
The three Democratic front-runners each say they want to seriously reform the campaign finance system.
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Presidential Contenders Still Not Disclosing Bundlers
Trump and many of his Democratic challengers' campaigns are hiding the names of their elite fundraisers.
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Sanders Unveils Plan to Get Corporate Money Out of Politics
The proposal is an indication that Sanders's vision for American democracy goes far beyond “structural reforms.”
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Trump Allies Outspend Democrats by Millions Amid Impeachment Inquiry
Trump’s campaign and joint fundraising committee spent more than $2.1 million running anti-impeachment Facebook ads.
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“Unofficial” Pro-Trump Groups Continue to Raise Cash in His Name
Some of these groups use the money they raise in Trump’s name to fill their own coffers.
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Trump’s Ukraine Call Raises Questions About Campaign Finance Rules
Campaign finance experts say there may already be evidence of a violation.
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Some Democrats’ Rejection of Fossil Fuel Money Marks Shift From Previous Races
As Republicans continue to rake in oil and gas dollars, many Democrats have shunned contributions.
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Consultants Are Biggest Winners in Latest Political Fundraising Scheme
In coming election cycles, fundraising through joint committees will likely continue to grow.
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Joint Fundraising Committees Are Central to GOP Success, and They’re on the Rise
Joint fundraising committees allow political organizations to band together and raise money from big donors.