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Citizens United
Do Huge Campaign Contributions Underline the Power of the Elite?
The financial sector has contributed as much as $637u00a0million in 2016 to candidates, candidate committees and outside spending groups.
In Major Shake-Up, Trump Hires Breitbart Exec and Citizens United Propagandist Bannon to Lead Campaign
Stephen K. Bannon is best known as the writer/director of such films as “Torchbearer,” which features scenes of horrific violence.
Stark New Evidence on How Money Shapes US Elections
Oversights of two generations of social scientists have weakened democracy.
First Evidence Surfaces of Foreign Money Pouring Into US Elections After “Citizens United”
Direct evidence has emerged for the first time showing a foreign company has donated money to a federal campaign.
Trump’s New Super PAC Attack Dog
Top donor of the PAC Rebuilding America Now is developer Geoffrey Palmer.
Federal Election Commission Fines Koch Groups for Illegal Dark Money
Federal Election Commission will fine three dark money groups a total of $233,000.
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One “Dinner With Donald” Contest Leads to Another — and One for Hillary, Too
A PAC offering dinner with Trump has spawned a Clinton copycat.
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How Political Megadonors Can Give Almost $500,000 With a Single Check
Deep-pocketed megadonors are more valuable than theyu2019ve ever been.
In New York, Republicans and Democrats Join Forces to Overturn “Citizens United“
Seventeen states have called for a constitutional amendment to reduce the influence of money in politics. So who's next?
Wall Street’s Veto Power: Why Warren Is Unlikely to Be Clinton’s Running Mate
Democrats depend on Wall Street money as much as they depend on votes.