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The Feuds and Funders Behind the Pro-Donald Trump Super PACs
So who are the Trump-supporting super PACs? We've broken down who's in charge, what theyu2019ve raised, and the intense discord between them.
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Is the GOP Ready to Cut Trump Off Financially?
Trump is so far behind Clinton in the polls — and no candidate in the last 16 elections has lagged at this point in the race and still won …
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Trump Campaign Blames “Scammers” After Being Busted (Again) for Soliciting Foreign Donations
It is against the law for campaigns to receive or even seek out foreign donations.
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Why Money in Politics Means More Fracking: A Cautionary Tale From North Carolina
In North Carolina, constituents and ratepayers are concerned Gov. Pat McCrory's administration is too partial to utility monopoly Duke Energy.
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Stark New Evidence on How Money Shapes US Elections
Oversights of two generations of social scientists have weakened democracy.
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Clinton Fundraises With Frackers
Hillary Clinton is growing cozier with the hydraulic fracturing industry, just months after she promised to heavily regulate it.
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Following the Money Behind Tim Kaine
Throughout his time in politics, Tim Kaine has certainly seen his share of campaign money — we examined the cash behind his extensive career.
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The Un-Democratic National Committee
There's more wrong with the Democratic Party than former DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz and her emails.
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Still Singing the “ActBlue” Blues
ActBlue's “donate” button should add “at your own risk” think some who feel burned by its practices.
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Leaks Show DNC Asked White House to Reward Donors With Slots on Boards and Commissions
DNC officials hoped to reward top donors with appointments to federal boards and commissions.