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Wall Street Journal Spins the Facts for Scott Walker Aide
The Wall Street Journal opinion page has a new installment in its campaign against Wisconsin's “John Doe” campaign finance probe, this time in an effort to resuscitate the image …
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The New Citizens United: Supreme Court Strikes Down Political Spending Limits for Rich Donors
Campaign finance watchdogs now estimate that a single wealthy donor could spread up to $3.6 million during a single election cycle.
Selective Prosecution Claims in John Doe Filings Fall Flat
Wisconsin Club for Growth's allegations that prosecutors in a finance probe have engaged in politically-motivated “selective prosecution” don't stand up to even limited scrutiny.
Campaign Financing: Can the US Follow Europe’s Example?
The US compares unfavorably to the many European countries that succeed in limiting the influence of corporate and other money in elections.
What You Need to Know About Dark Money
n this three-minute video, investigative reporters Kim Barker and Andy Kroll tell Bill how dark money contributes to Washington's gridlock and why it keeps politicians from acting in the …
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Who’s Buying our Midterm Elections?
This week Bill speaks with investigative journalists Kim Barker and Andy Kroll about the role of dark money - and the wealthy donors behind it - in this year's …
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GOP Bill Designed To Disrupt John Doe Dark Money Probe, Court Filings Confirm
Allowing coordinated issue ads could undermine campaign finance and disclosure laws.
Who Controls the Kochs’ Political Network?
Obscure limited liability companies have ultimate say over the Koch network's nonprofits, which spend hundreds of millions of dollars to advance conservative causes.
School Board Candidates Backed by Koch-Connected Nonprofit
The advertisement ran just less than a month before the race for school board in Douglas County, Colo. “Liberals are fighting school choice in Douglas County,” the announcer intoned. …
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In the Midst of an Investigation, Wisconsin GOP Fast-Tracks “Dark Money” Bill
A proposed bill that would keep the public in the dark about the sources of money in Wisconsin elections could also make it easier for dark money groups to …