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The Olympic Committee's Washington Sway
February 5, 2014 | As the curtain rises on the winter games in Sochi, we look at the U.S. Olympic Committee's investments in the nation's capital.
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The company that owns your local news might also influence federal politics
December 12, 2018 | Americans trust local news more than they trust the cable giants-should they? The companies behind these local stations are far from apolitical.
Conservative groups mount late spending push in Mississippi Senate race
November 26, 2018 | Conservative super PACs spent big after controversial remarks from Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith appeared to make the Mississippi Senate race close.
Major Black Friday retailers and their political influence
November 21, 2018 | Black Friday retail giants like Best Buy, Amazon and Walmart turn their massive profits into powerful political influence.
Election Day Eve: what the parties have spent on the Midterms
November 5, 2018 | As the costliest midterm elections ever draw to a close, the Democratic and Republican parties have raised massive sums for campaigns across the country.
Controversial West Virginia coal magnate jumps into U.S. Senate race
December 18, 2017 | Don Blankenship, the former CEO and chair of Massey Energy, filed federal candidacy papers in December, officially launching his U.S. Senate campaign in West Virginia.
In the service of social welfare, Democratic operatives get IRS seal of approval
April 19, 2017 | Rebecca Lambe, J.B. Poersch and Rodell Mollineau aren't names that anybody who's familiar with national Democratic politics would likely associate with nonpartisan social welfare activity. Especially not at the height of election season. Lambe, the chief political strategist and campaign manager for former Sen. Harry Reid, the wily Senate Democratic leader, was described by the…
Van Hollen led Congress in contributions from lobbyists
March 8, 2017 | Sen. Chris Van Hollen's (D-Md.) star has been on the rise in the Democratic party: After seven terms in the House, he won a Senate seat last November, and now occupies a much-coveted spot on the Appropriations committee while also chairing the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the party's fundraising arm for its Senate candidates. A knack for…
Outside groups spent more than candidates in 27 races, often by huge amounts
February 24, 2017 | On her way to winning a Nevada Senate seat in 2016, Democrat Catherine Cortez Masto spent almost $19 million; her Republican opponent, then-Rep. Joe Heck, paid out nearly $12 million. Their combined spending of over $30 million was among the highest in the nation. Still, it was eclipsed by investments in the race by outside…
Surprising political spending by sponsors of some Super Bowl ads
February 6, 2017 | Super Bowl LI left a few lasting impressions: That one-for-the-history-books come-from-behind victory by the New England Patriots; the Lady Gaga halftime show that was rich with hits and practically politics-free; and the ads, always the ads — many of which were not so politics-free. Just over two weeks into Donald Trump's presidency, companies had to…
Pipelines of funds support allies of Dakota Access project
December 8, 2016 | When the Army Corp of Engineers announced Sunday it would block construction of an essential part of the Dakota Access Pipeline Project and study alternative routes, thousands of protestors at the site — members of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe, environmentalists, veterans and others — joined hands in jubilation. Concern about potential damage to the…
Oilmen, pro-development financiers and Sarah Palin in the queue for Interior
November 28, 2016 | Update: In early December, Trump announced he would nominate Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) to run Interior. Read more about Zinke here. While names were announced for a slew of appointments to President-elect Donald Trump's administration last week, there are still some significant posts left — like running the Interior Department, which is in charge…
Big-box stores, big political influence: Happy Black Friday!
November 23, 2016 | For Americans seeking a little retail therapy after a stressful election season, help is on the way. But it's not all about the stampede-inducing sales on Black Friday: Big-box stores and online marketplaces turn some of their profits into political clout through hefty campaign contributions and lobbying. The companies below use a variety of strategies to…
Parties pull out the stops with "outside" spending
November 10, 2016 | While super PACs and other outside groups went on a jaw-dropping spending spree this year, traditional party organizations played key roles in boosting their candidates, often taking the lead in making independent expenditures in the cycle's barnburner races. Together, the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee raised a combined $1.7 billion through Oct. 19,…
Outside groups spending furiously in Nevada 3rd
November 3, 2016 | Nevada is on fire, but it's not the desert heat. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid's upcoming retirement has led to an inferno of outside spending — about $80 milliion so far — in the contest for the open seat. And the fire has spread to other races as well, driving Nevada's 3rd Congressional District to…
Dems in New Hampshire supported by the secret money they rail against nationally
September 8, 2016 | This story was cross-posted at The Daily Beast. If hypocrisy is the coin of the realm in politics, then spending by a Democratic dark money group in New Hampshire's Senate race could be Exhibit A. For years, Democrats have blasted Republicans' use of unlimited secret money in elections. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid has very publicly tangled with…
Pharma cos. and celebrities flood DNC festivities
July 28, 2016 | The klieg lights were on full strength Wednesday at a star-studded lunch highlighting obesity treatment and, later, a Fergie concert, both put on by the Creative Coalition — with help from pharma giants like Novo Nordisk — on the third day of the Democratic National Convention. "I think you couple the artistry with celebrity to create…
They talk the talk, but don't write the checks: No Trump donors on Republican stage yet
July 19, 2016 | Republicans are denouncing Ohio Gov. John Kasich for ditching his own party's convention held in the state he governs. Of course, he's not the only nationally known GOP leader to skip the proceedings. It gets worse, though: None of Monday's or today's prime-time speakers at the Cleveland confab have donated more than $200 to Donald Trump's campaign or the super…
Where the (GOP) parties at?
July 16, 2016 | Numerous Republican elites are ditching their party's national convention in Cleveland this year. (And with some pretty lame excuses, too.) Boy, are they missing out. Sure, on what likely will be a fascinating main event, but mostly they're skipping out on some of the biggest soirées of the season. Special interests, lobbyists, politicians and the media…
The Kochs versus their machine
July 6, 2016 | To anyone who follows politics, the Koch brothers are best known for spearheading a sprawling network of groups that invest millions in conservative, libertarian-leaning candidates and causes. It's assumed that Charles and David Koch and their wives have put a great deal of money into these organizations — but it's hard to know for sure,…
Steyer second in megadonor rankings, giving more to his super PAC than at this point in 2014 cycle
March 3, 2016 | To little fanfare, the super PAC founded by liberal climate change activist Tom Steyer has amassed $13 million of the California billionaire's own money this election cycle — so far. That outpaces the $9.3 million Steyer gave his outside group, Next Gen Climate Action Committee, by this point in 2014. Very little of that money has gone toward directly…
How the parties worked the law and got their mojo back
February 19, 2016 | Are the parties being starved to death? Loyalists on both sides of the aisle have said so, citing a series of legislative moves and court decisions in recent years that took away the parties' ability to raise unlimited "soft money" and allowed other groups to do so instead. The shrinking presence of the parties, which…
A few new faces — but not many — among megadonors to presidential super PACs
August 1, 2015 | The 2016 presidential race may be a whole new ballgame in terms of fundraising, but most of the players' names are awfully familiar — even if their faces are a bit more lined. Very few of the top donors to the super PACs backing one of the many GOP White House hopefuls or the handful…
Dad Trumps kids in political giving, but they're a chip off the old block
July 10, 2015 | Throughout Donald Trump's young, and never dull, presidential campaign, his past donations to federal candidates — including many Democrats — have been frequently noted. "The Donald," however, is not the only member of the Trump clan to actively participate in donating to federal candidates, parties and other federal fundraising committees; his adult children have done…
At the National Constitution Center, all money is created equal
July 2, 2015 | Independence Day is just around the corner, and families across America will be in search of fun (and maybe even educational) activities to participate in over the weekend. For anyone in Philadelphia — where both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were approved and signed, a good place to start would be the National…
GOP donors use Cromnibus changes to stuff party committees' 2016 coffers; Dem donors MIA
May 27, 2015 | This story was cross-posted with the Guardian. A new loophole stuck into a budget bill last year allows donors to gives hundreds of thousands of dollars to political parties. However, only the Republican party is benefiting from it. A provision quietly inserted into the combination continuing resolution/omnibus spending bill – or Cromnibus – last year…
Friends Helping Friends: Melgen's Contributions Came Early and Often for Menendez
March 9, 2015 | The Justice Department reportedly is on the brink of filing criminal corruption charges against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) for allegedly pushing the interests of a Florida ophthalmologist in exchange for gifts and contributions. Menendez says he's done nothing wrong, and that Salomon Melgen's generosity over the years was spurred because the two are friends. Friends…
OpenSecrets.org Unveils New Section on Expenditures
February 11, 2015 | We have no idea how many jobs are generated by federal elections, but we do know that some individuals and firms make a very good living from modern political campaigns. In fact, we can tell you just how well certain media companies, consultants, pollsters and others in the "election-industrial complex" are doing. In the 2014…
More Cash in More Party Pots? Senate Language Could Help Parties — and the Very Rich
December 10, 2014 | The epitaph for the national political parties may have been written too soon. Yes, the 2002 McCain-Feingold law took away their unlimited soft money donations. And true, Citizens United and other court decisions left them feeling like 98-pound-weaklings as mighty super PACs and other outside groups sprung up around them and dominated the airwaves. But…
Taking Care of Their Own? Not All New Party Committee Chiefs Were Big Givers
November 18, 2014 | With Monday's announcement that Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) will lead the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, all four House and Senate party committee chairmanships are now filled heading into the 2016 election cycle. While a mix of skills lead to success in these slots, contributions from leadership PACs are often thought to enhance candidates' chances…
Overall Spending Inches Up in 2014: Megadonors Equip Outside Groups to Capture a Bigger Share of the Pie
October 29, 2014 | This Center for Responsive Politics report is part of #Money14, a series of independent reports exposing the role of money in American politics. Join us for an event around the fifth anniversary of Citizens United to hear more about the participating organizations' innovative research and work together for a more inclusive, transparent, and participatory democracy.…
Election to Cost Nearly $4 Billion, CRP Projects, Topping Previous Midterms
October 22, 2014 | Update 10/29/14: For several reasons, including the fact that we double-counted certain party expenditures, CRP has lowered its projection of the cost of the 2014 elections to $3.67 billion. Please see our updated release. Almost $4 billion will be spent for this year's midterm election, the Center for Responsive Politics is projecting. That figure makes this year's…
Super JFC Donors Emerge in Third Quarter
October 15, 2014 | A handful of individuals in 2014's third quarter swept away any doubt that mega-donors writing massive checks would emerge following the Supreme Court's decision to jettison overall contribution limits this spring. This morning, joint fundraising committees composed of dozens of campaign committees and party organizations filed their first disclosure reports revealing that each had received numerous six-figure…
Dems Getting Stingier With Campaign Cash to Colleagues
September 17, 2014 | In the run-up to the 2012 elections, Republican candidates spent more on political contributions than their Democratic counterparts for the first time in a decade, transferring $54 million from candidate committees to parties or other candidates. On the Democratic side, similar transfers peaked at $76.3 million in the 2008 cycle, after growing steadily since 2002. Though…
Cracking the Contribution Cap: One in a Million Americans
September 2, 2014 | Americans who have taken advantage of the Supreme Court's decision earlier this year to toss aside overall political contribution limits are one in a million. Actually, they're slightly fewer than one in a million. Of the 318 million people in the U.S., a whopping 310 donors have given more than the total $123,200 they were allowed to…
In Montana, Sunk Candidate Is Sunk Cost
August 11, 2014 | A plagiarism scandal that drove Sen. John Walsh (D-Mont.) to drop his re-election bid Thursday was a major blow to the Democratic Party, still intent on proving it can keep its majority in the Senate. It also constituted a major financial loss for Democrats who'd placed their bets on Walsh and saw them evaporate long…
RSLC Goes In With Developers to Turn Tide in NY State Senate
July 3, 2014 | A version of this story was co-posted on Urbanalia. In New York state, legislative politics are more than a little counterintuitive. Democrats have a majority in the state Senate, but since the 2012 elections, a group of breakaway members of that party have lined up with Republicans to keep the chamber under GOP control. The…
Is K Street Down the Road for Cantor?
June 13, 2014 | Though it has now come to a screeching finish, Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.)'s leadership position in the House has brought him enduring connections, political clout and insider knowledge — in other words, potent K Street cred. "He brings incredible contacts with the whole Republican caucus in both houses" of Congress, said Ivan H. Adler, a…
Joni Ernst: From Iowa Underdog to Favorite of Outside Spenders
May 29, 2014 | With the vote set for Tuesday, a former underdog is now benefiting from major national endorsements and much of the outside spending in Iowa's Republican Senate primary. In the weeks since State Sen. Joni Ernst cut through the clutter of the five-way race with a campaign ad touting her pork-cutting experience, she has gathered support from all corners of the…
Koch, Goldman, Other Megadonors Already Blowing Through Pre-McCutcheon Caps
May 21, 2014 | The results are in: Big donors reacted quickly to the Supreme Court's McCutcheon decision last month, busting the previous caps on how much they could give overall to candidate campaigns, parties and PACs. A cursory review of new filings by several national party groups show that major donors blew past the previous limits, which until the April…
Hot Races 2014: Plenty of GOP Fireworks in Nebraska Senate Primary
May 5, 2014 | Some cracks are showing in the conservative movement's money machine in Nebraska. The GOP primary race for Nebraska's open Senate seat has attracted nearly $2 million dollars in outside spending — a lot of scratch for a state with an inexpensive media market. Four outside spending groups dedicated solely to this race have emerged in the last…
And the Nominees for Biggest Donor Are…
January 17, 2014 | The glitterati of Hollywood spend big bucks to maintain lavish lifestyles. What's a little campaign contribution now and then?
Most Likely to Exceed: Who's Poised to Double Down Post-McCutcheon
January 15, 2014 | In anticipation of the Supreme Court's ruling in McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission, the Center for Responsive Politics and the Sunlight Foundation have teamed up to look at the deep-pocketed donors who could give even more if the justices strike down another limit on the amount of money in U.S. politics.
Last-Minute Outside Spending Mounts in Massachusetts Special
June 24, 2013 | The race may not be close, but you'd never know that from the outside spending in the Markey-Gomez faceoff.
Johnson's Retirement Makes Way for GOP Takeover
March 26, 2013 | Sen. Tim Johnson was the sole remaining Democrat in the South Dakota Congressional delegation. His retirement could move the GOP closer to a Senate majority.
Zuckerberg Creating a Shadow Money Nonprofit to Take On Immigration Reform
March 25, 2013 | Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is creating a shadow money group to push for immigration reform. The billionaire's new nonprofit will be backed by a number of other executives and a team of bipartisan consultants with powerful connections.
Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 27: Lobbyists Worry About SCOTUS Case, Club for Growth Ranks Congress
February 27, 2013 | Who's really sweating the McCutcheon case before the Supreme Court? Ask around on K Street. Also, tis the season for scorecards, and the Club for Growth's is out.
Capital Eye Opener, Feb. 13: Obama Donors Picked for Plum Slots, and GOP Tweets Bilingually
February 13, 2013 | A top bundler for Obama keeps the revolving door spinning at the Justice Department, while another donor goes on a board overseeing a natural preserve in New Mexico.
Capital Eye Opener, Dec: 10: Fight Night in Vegas, Crist's Final Crossing, and More
December 10, 2012 | Mitt Romney went to Vegas to attend a fight, but Sheldon Adelson wasn't by his side. The MGM Grand, where the fight took place, is actually a big Democratic donor. Also, Charlie Crist makes it official at the White House.
Rising Stars: Newly-Elected Lawmakers to Watch
December 5, 2012 | Newly elected members of Congress are weeks away from claiming their seats. Here is CRP's shortlist of newcomers expected to make some waves.
Capital Eye Opener, Dec. 5: Possible Uptick in Style at European Embassy, New DSCC Chair Named, and More
December 5, 2012 | A top Obama bundler and fashion icon could be the next ambassador to Britain or France. A Colorado senator takes over the chairmanship of the DSCC.
Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 9: Undecided Races, Iowa Rules Turnout and More
November 8, 2012 | Nine races are still officially undecided, though news outlets have begun calling some of them. Also, six-term incumbent Joe Baca may have fallen due to Mayor Bloomberg's super PAC. And could Ashley Judd beat Mitch McConnell?
Blue Team Aided by Small Donors, Big Bundlers; Huge Outside Spending Still Comes Up Short
November 7, 2012 | President Barack Obama clinched a second term last night relying on many of the same campaign finance tools he used in his pre-Citizens United victory in 2008: party support and an in-house campaign finance operation that turned to individual donors and a web of elite bundlers to expand its reach. He received comparatively little help from outside spending groups. But that's not to say super PACs and secretive nonprofit groups had no influence on the election -- although they heavily favored conservative candidates, many of whom lost, they created an arms race that helped drive the cost of election to record levels.
Capital Eye Opener, Nov. 7 (The Day After): Incumbents Who Dominated Both Money and Votes, FreedomWorks' Bad Day, and More
November 7, 2012 | Some incumbents blew their challengers right off the field with both fundraising and vote-getting. Also, FreedomWorks strikes out in the races where it spent the most money.
Outside Groups Made Final Push in the Last Week
November 7, 2012 | Senate races in Arizona, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, Virginia and Wisconsin drew the most outside spending in the last week.
Hot Race for Nevada Senate Seat: Dean Heller vs. Shelley Berkley
November 2, 2012 | Democratic congresswoman Shelley Berkley tries her luck against Republican incumbent Dean Heller in Nevada's $45 million Senate race.
Hot Race for North Dakota Senate Seat: Rick Berg vs. Heidi Heitkamp
November 2, 2012 | North Dakota's senatorial candidates remain neck-and-neck just four days before the election.
Hot Race for Virginia Senate Seat: Tim Kaine vs. George Allen
November 1, 2012 | Virginia's Senate race has proved to be much more than a barometer for national sentiment about Democrats and Republicans. With the help of outside spending, its cost is approaching $70 million, making it the nation's most expensive so far.
Capital Eye Opener, Oct. 25: Unions Worry Support Could Be in Vain, Giants Make Eponymous Contributions, and More
October 25, 2012 | True to tradition, labor unions are solidly behind President Obama and other Democrats, and their contributions show it. Nonetheless, they worry about the post-election season and whether the Dems will cut Social Security and Medicare.
Backed by Adelson, Republican Pro-Israel Group Targets Obama
October 17, 2012 | With support from casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and a board laden with well-connected luminaries of GOP fundraising, the Republican Jewish Coalition is making a strong push to turn just enough Jews against Obama to deny him re-election.
Data Mining v. the Senate
October 16, 2012 | The Senate Commerce Committee hopes to shed light on database mining projects, but the companies that do the mining have a good bit of lobbying experience.
Play Ball! Orioles Circle the Bases for D's, But Other Playoff Teams Lean Right in Contributions
October 10, 2012 | Peter Angelos and the Baltimore Orioles outslug other playoff teams by a mile when it comes to campaign contributions. While the O's bat left-handed, most other teams are righties.
Hot Race for Connecticut Senate Seat: Chris Murphy vs. Linda McMahon
October 3, 2012 | Former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon doesn't need the support of a super PAC, and she doesn't need to hold $500-a-head fundraisers. She has her very own deep pockets -- though she's dipped into them for far less cash than she did in 2010 and has spent the money more wisely, which has kept her Senate race with Democratic Rep. Chris Murphy very, very competitive.
Capital Eye Opener, August 27: Florida Welcomes GOP, and Hurricane Boehner
August 27, 2012 | Hold on to your wallet! Literally hundreds of fundraisers are crammed into every spare minute of the Republican convention. Also, Boehner's pre-convention storming for cash.
Washington's Influence Olympics: The United States Olympic Committee
August 10, 2012 | We've had some fun here at OpenSecrets Blog pitting K Street's top power players against each other in Washington's Influence Olympics. But in all seriousness, politics has always been very much a part of the Olympic Games. The United States Olympic Committee itself is no stranger to Washington, spending millions on lobbying over the years; and several members of its board of directors are active Democratic and Republican donors.
DREAMing on K Street, Lady Liberty Day and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 18
June 18, 2012 | One hundred twenty-seven years ago yesterday, the Statute of Liberty arrived on American shores. In the decades that followed, more than 12 million immigrants passed by, looking to her as a symbol of hope and freedom -- including the freedom to write checks to politicians.
New OpenSecrets Feature: Top Lobbyist Donors
June 12, 2012 | If campaign donations facilitate access to power, a select group of Washington lobbyists will be scheduling many meetings on Capitol Hill after the 2012 elections. These deep-pocketed individuals regularly donate the maximum allowable amount of money to federal candidates (currently $117,000 per 2-year cycle). Today, the Center is releasing a new feature, displaying the top 25 lobbyist contributors to federal candidates, parties and outside spending groups.
Chesapeake Energy CEO Invests Heavily in Politics
May 9, 2012 | Embattled Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon, embroiled in a corporate governance scandal, has invested heavily in Washington. As regulators probe his activities, he may be hoping those campaign contributions and lobbying expenditures bring a good return.
Bentonville's Influence In Washington
May 2, 2012 | OpenSecrets.org data shows that Walmart employees plus the company's political action committee pour cash into the coffers of both parties. But a closer glance finds that Walmart's founding family heavily favors the GOP.
In a Familiar Refrain, Music Industry Heavily Supports Dems
April 19, 2012 | The music industry a whole has long been a solid supporter of the Democratic Party. See what musicians are giving money in this election cycle, and who has given the most among musicians.
All-Star Politics of the NBA
February 24, 2012 | An Obama fundraiser at the Orlando home of a Dallas Mavericks star last night wasn't the only evidence that NBA players and owners know how to play politics. They've contributed $2.6 million to federal candidates and political committees since 2009, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics, and have shown a strong preference for Democrats.
Big Growth in Democrats' Small Donors
January 5, 2012 | With all the attention focused on the GOP presidential horserace coming out of the Iowa caucuses, there are plenty of political stories going untold in the naked city. One of the biggest may be the success the Democrats' congressional fundraising arms has had with small donors.
OpenSecrets Blog PolitiQuizz: Who's Giving to Political Campaigns This Year?
December 12, 2011 | The true fuel for modern political campaigns is campaign contributions -- and only a tiny fraction of Americans donate $200 or more to federal political candidates.
One-Time Obama Bundler Now Seeing Only Red
November 16, 2011 | Chicago hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, who served as one of President Barack Obama's top fund-raisers four years ago, says he won't be backing Obama again this election. Instead, he'll be fueling an on-again, off-again love affair with the GOP and raising money to help elect Mitt Romney.
Groupon Chair Invests in Democrats, Online Voting Group's Bipartisan Backer and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 7
November 7, 2011 | The chairman and largest stakeholder of social media deal-finder Groupon, which went public Friday, is a big-time donor to Democratic causes, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics.
GOP-Leaning Donor Touts Dem Mayor as '2 Legit 2 Quit,' Internet Fight Ahead and More in Capital Eye Opener: Oct. 28
October 28, 2011 | Ron Conway, the man behind the YouTube hit "Ed Lee is 2 Legit 2 Quit" has actually given more money to Republican candidates and groups -- about 70 percent of the $246,000 he's donated at the federal level over the years.
NFL Teams Play Political Football
October 7, 2011 | A new season means a fresh start for teams like the Houston Texans. Not only is the NFL's newest team the favorite to win its division for the first time, the team ranks as the most politically active since January 2009, according to a new analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
Romney Courts Wall Street CEO, Young Money Super PAC Forms and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 30
September 30, 2011 | Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney met privately with Wall Street titan Jamie Dimon earlier this week. Dimon is the chief executive officer of the world's largest public company, JPMorgan Chase, and is a prolific political donor, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics. He is, in other words, a great person to have on your side in a presidential race.
Alec Baldwin's Emmys Stand, Lobbying For Foreign Countries and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 19
September 19, 2011 | Actor Alec Baldwin made headlines over the weekend for a joke involving the News Corp. phone-hacking scandal, which was cut by network officials before it made it to the airwaves during the Emmys. Baldwin's political contributions indicate he leans Democratic, unlike Fox and News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch.
House Rebukes Labor Board, Pennsylvania's Presidential Ambitions and More In Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 16
September 16, 2011 | A bill (H.R. 2587) passed by the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday that aims to prevent the National Labor Relations Board from ordering companies to close or relocate employees.
Fashion Week's Political Players: From Vera Wang to Vogue
September 15, 2011 | As New York City's fashion week winds to a close, OpenSecrets Blog takes a look at the fashion industry's well-manicured footprint in Washington.
Obama vs. Lobbyists, Elizabeth Warren Enters Senate Race and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 14
September 14, 2011 | A report released last week by the Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest, which uses data from the Center for Responsive Politics, argues that to President Barack Obama's attempts to reduce the influence of lobbyists in Washington have instead led to decreased transparency and harmed the public interest.
Men Linked to Corporate Donations to Pro-Romney Super PAC Have Long History of Donating to Romney
September 13, 2011 | Earlier this year, three donations of $1 million each were given to a super PAC supportive of the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. The super PAC was called Restore Our Future. These large sums may not in and of themselves have raised eyebrows. But the identities of the donors certainly did.
Corporations Represented on ALEC's Private Enterprise Board Are Big Spenders in Washington
September 12, 2011 | Twenty-three corporations -- including AT&T, Exxon Mobil, Kraft, Coca-Cola and Koch Industries -- compose the ALEC's "private enterprise board." On the national level, these companies have been mustering a juggernaut of lobbyists to target congressional initiatives and donating extensively to a number of candidates.
FEC Fines Maryland Donor, Facebook Likes Erskine Bowles and More in Capital Eye Opener: Sept. 9
September 9, 2011 | Erskine Bowles, the former chief of staff to President Bill Clinton and political jack-of-all-trades, will join the board of directors of Facebook. Bowles brings a variety of experience to the social media giant, including co-chairing President Barack Obama's bipartisan deficit commission last year and serving as president of the University of North Carolina system.
Sectors With Much at Stake in Debt Talks Heavily Invested in Supercommittee Members
August 17, 2011 | The 12 members of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction won't be legislating in a vacuum: They bring with them ties to particular industries and loyalties to particular issues.
Pennsylvanians Love Santorum, K Street Power Couples and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 28
July 29, 2011 | At least 27 percent of the $582,100 Santorum raised through June 30 has come from residents of the Keystone State, according to a preliminary analysis of campaign finance filings by the Center for Responsive Politics.
David Wu's Woes, Sunshine State Bundling and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 25
July 25, 2011 | Two dozen Floridians have collectively bundled at least $3.55 million for President Barack Obama's re-election efforts, including 15 individuals who did not bundle money on Obama's behalf during his 2008 presidential campaign. Among some of the high-profile new names on the list? Democratic operative Ben Pollara, businessman Stephen Bittel and trial lawyer John Morgan.
Prior to Arrest, Kashmiri American Council Director Donated to Congress Members, Political Parties
July 22, 2011 | Dr. Syed Fai made $28,790 in contributions since the 1990 election cycle, research by the Center for Responsive Politics indicates. He made contributions on both sides of the aisle, but the top recipient of his cash was Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), who chairs the Congressional Pakistan Caucus and is the third highest ranking Republican on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Murdoch's Cash Lines Pockets of Members of Congress
July 21, 2011 | Since the 1990 election cycle, media mogul Rupert Murdoch has contributed about $750,000 to federal candidates and political committees, according to research by the Center for Responsive Politics. Of that sum, 80 percent -- or $600,200 -- has benefited Republicans.
California's Special Election, Paul Ryan's Wine Pal and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 12
July 12, 2011 | Cliff Asness, the founding and managing partner of hedge fund AQR Capital, and Rutgers University professor Susan Feinberg may have irreconcilable differences about a $350 bottle of wine at Washington D.C.'s Bistro Bis, but they once found common ground in the campaign of President Barack Obama. Furthermore, during the 2010 election cycle, Cliff and his wife Laurel Asness also donated $7,666 to the leadership PAC of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), with whom he was spotted sharing an expensive meal by Feinberg.
Koch Industries Solicited by Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for Campaign Cash
July 8, 2011 | Koch Industries has not taken kindly to a request from Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to contribute money to the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, which Murray chairs. Koch Industries, an oil and gas industry giant, primarily supports the Republican Party, but Murray was correct in noting past support from the company.
Women Candidates Often Shorted By Wal-Mart PAC
June 21, 2011 | Retail giant Wal-Mart -- which won a sweeping victory from the U.S. Supreme Court Monday in a class-action lawsuit that alleged discrimination against its women employees -- has long preferred men when it comes to doling out its campaign cash.
Democrat or Republican, National Party Committees Reap Campaign Riches From Registered Lobbyists
June 6, 2011 | The Democratic National Committee has a policy against accepting donations from registered lobbyists, but the other national party committees are all too happy to take lobbyists' money.
Corporate Donors Dole Out Hefty Sums to Democratic, GOP Governors Associations
April 29, 2011 | Unlike political committees or candidates for federal office, the Democratic Governors Association and Republican Governors Association both may receive unlimited amounts of money in their bids to support gubernatorial candidates across the nation. And raise cash they did.
Campaign Finance Reform Advocates, Opponent Spar During Senate Committee Hearing
April 13, 2011 | High-profile advocates for and against campaign finance reform debated the merits of recent -- and potential -- changes to federal law.
Political Equation for Physician Hospitals of America: 'Money = Access'
April 5, 2011 | "In politics money = access," a donation solicitation from the Physician Hospitals of America obtained by OpenSecrets Blog states as one of five reasons to financially support the organization's political action committee. "We need access to our politicians to educate them about who we are, what we provide, why we exist and how we benefit patients, physicians, communities and the healthcare industry."
Using Facebook, GOP Upstart Tim Pawlenty Announces Presidential Bid Exploration After Months of Preparation
March 21, 2011 | Republican Tim Pawlenty, the former two-term governor of Minnesota, has decided to explore a run for the U.S. presidency. "Join the team," he said in a message on Facebook, "and together, we'll restore America."
DeMint's $15 Million Goal, A Corporate Boycott in Wisconsin and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 11
March 11, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics:
Union Muscle Eclipsed by High-Profile Conservative Groups During 2010 Election
March 2, 2011 | During 2009 and 2010, labor unions reported spending a combined $46.7 million on messaging designed to aide their preferred federal political candidates, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics. This figure represents 16 percent of all such spending by non-party committees -- the lowest amount in years.
Ex-Countrywide Chairman Angelo Mozilo, Namesake of Controversial VIP Mortgage Program, Once Aided Pols
February 25, 2011 | Before the subprime mortgage meltdown, accusations of fraud and insider trading and congressional investigations into his VIP mortgage program, Countrywide Chairman Angelo Mozilo was a generous campaign donor. Between January 1989 and June 2008 -- when Mozilo left Countrywide -- he donated about $120,000 to federal candidates and committees, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of campaign finance records.
Republican National Committee's Haul, Target's Contributions and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 22
February 22, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money and politics.
Donald Trump's Donations to Democrats, Club for Growth's Busy Day and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 17
February 17, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Earmarks Banned, Parties In Debt and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 2
February 2, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Political Future Unknown, Alec Baldwin a Major Democratic Donor in Past and Present
January 26, 2011 | Regardless of what Baldwin's future brings, his past and present is marked by notably high and sustained levels of political giving, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of federal campaign finance data.
NFL Plays Political Football, Shooting Curbs Congressional Business and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 10
January 10, 2011 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Space Exploration Technologies' Heavenly — and Political — Missions Blast Off
December 9, 2010 | While headlines touted Space Exploration Technologies' unmanned space journey as a giant leap away from large governments dominating the heavens -- only the governments of the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India and the European Union previously accomplished such a feat -- the company is hardly shielding itself from politics.
Conservative Juggernaut American Crossroads Finished Election Season With Fund-Raising Flourish
December 2, 2010 | In the closing stretch of the 2010 midterm elections, American Crossroads raised a staggering $3.8 million, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of the group's "post-general" campaign finance report, which was filed with the Federal Election Commission Thursday. Since its founding in March, American Crossroads has now raised $28 million.
Capital Rivals: Nancy Pelosi vs. John Boehner
December 2, 2010 | Reps. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and John Boehner (R-Ohio) lawmakers have been in Congress for at least two decades, and have plenty influence to show for it. Political watchers are prepared for the rivals -- their positions switched -- to resume their sparring in January. OpenSecrets Blog, meanwhile, details who may have the key political advantages as the curtain opens on the 112th Congress.
Gay Rights Political Donations Plummet Amid Contentious Congressional Session
November 30, 2010 | The years leading up to the 2010 midterm election have been an important stretch for gay rights advocates, but you wouldn't necessarily know it by gauging the amount of money invested this cycle by gay and lesbian rights groups and their donors.
New Super PAC Lands RFK's Daughter, The NFL Plays Politics and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 29
November 29, 2010 | NEW LIBERAL SUPER PAC GEARS UP FOR 2012: Kathleen Kennedy Townsend -- the daughter of slain senator and one-time presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy -- is calling on Democrats to "build an understanding of what's at stake" in 2012 by gearing up for an outside spending battle during the upcoming presidential election cycle.
President Bill Clinton Lauds Embattled Sen. Michael Bennet in Last-Minute Robocall (AUDIO)
November 1, 2010 | Former Democratic President Bill Clinton is praising incumbent Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) is an 11th hour robocall targeting Colorado voters, OpenSecrets Blog has learned.
Outside Groups Out-Spend Candidates in Some Competitive Races
October 30, 2010 | Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a moderate Democrat, and Republican Ken Buck, his Tea Party-fueled challenger, don't have much in common when it comes to public policy. But they share the common distinction of having more attacks ads run against them than they themselves have spent campaigning, the Center for Responsive Politics finds.
Smelly Direct-Mail Campaigns, Senate Outside Spending Wars and More in Capital Eye Opener: October 29
October 29, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money and politics.
Outside Groups Spend Millions of Dollars on Messages Targeting Embattled Congressional Candidates
October 27, 2010 | On Tuesday, nearly four dozen outside groups spent a staggering $38.2 million on independent expenditures across the country. It's one of the largest single influxes of outside money flowing into political ads this year, according to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics.
In Alaska, Special Interest Spending Could Affect Republican Lisa Murkowski's Political Fate
October 26, 2010 | Spending by outside groups may help determine the re-election chances of incumbent Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski who's battling for her political life in the nation's Last Frontier.
Pricey Colorado Senate Race Now Tied, Political Frenzy in Alaska and More in Capital Eye Opener: October 26
October 26, 2010 | Aside from the surprise last-minute Democratic comeback, the Colorado Senate race is also notable for another reason -- the contest has drawn far more outside spending than any other congressional race in the country this election cycle, attracting more than $29.6 million in outside funding so far through Monday, including $25 million for the general election alone.
OpenSecrets Blog PolitiQuizz: Which Industry has Spent the Most on Lobbying in 2010?
October 25, 2010 | This week's PolitiQuizz asks you to investigate the money flowing behind the scenes in Washington -- and zero in on the top lobbyists in the nation's capital.
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Shower Congressional Candidates With Cash, Attention Ahead of Own Potential 2012 Bids
October 25, 2010 | Various conservative straw polls from this year have put Sarah Palin, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich on top as voter favorites. Although primaries don't begin for another 16 months, potential candidates are already laying groundwork for possible presidential runs. In the meantime, OpenSecrets Blog explores the financial activities during the 2009-2010 election cycle of the politicos who are angling to challenge President Barack Obama in the next presidential election.
American Crossroads Spends Big Bucks in Hopes of Helping GOP Regain Control of Congress
October 22, 2010 | American Crossroads and its sister organization Crossroads Grassroots Policy Strategies have together spent about $18 million on independent expenditures during the first 21 days of October, most of that on television advertisements and mailings in top-tier U.S. Senate races.
Accounting for the Chamber's Largess, Dems Court Hispanic Vote And More in Capital Eye Opener: October 22
October 22, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Led By George Soros' Son, Student Contributions Buoy Democrats in 2010 Midterms
October 20, 2010 | In the run up to the 2010 midterm elections, Soros joins a handful of young, emerging political heavyweights, many of whom are related to other prolific political donors. And they're helping tip the scales toward Democrats in the competition for students' campaign cash, the Center's analysis indicates.
Political Heavyweights Enlist Professional Muscle, A Comeback in Pennsylvania and More in Capital Eye Opener: October 20
October 20, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
BP Campaign Cash: Still Toxic Six Months After Oil Spill
October 19, 2010 | BP's PAC did not write a single check to federal lawmakers in September, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of campaign finance documents filed today. In fact, the PAC has not donated a dime to any federal lawmakers since May.
In Tightest House Races, Democrats Maintain Financial Advantage Heading into Campaign's Final Weeks
October 18, 2010 | As enthusiasm among conservatives surges, embattled Democrats may be placing their faith in the old Washington maxim that money delivers success on Election Day. That's because heading into the final weeks of the campaign season, Democrats -- not Republicans -- maintained a financial edge in the most competitive House races across the country, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
Candidates' Ties to Lobbyists Pose Obstacles in 2010 Campaigns
October 4, 2010 | Dollars spent on lobbying are set to increase over all other years if spending remains on its current course. And in context of 2010 congressional campaigns, the top lobbyist-funded House and Senate candidates have received more than $9 million to fuel their campaigns.
Democratic Party Out-raising Opposition, News Corp. Gives Big Again and More in Capital Eye Opener: October 4
October 4, 2010 | Your daily dose of news and tidbits from the world of money in politics.
Capital Rivals: Koch Brothers vs. George Soros
September 21, 2010 | OpenSecrets Blog is here to investigate the numbers behind these bold-faced names in our new feature, Capital Rivals.
'Shadow RNC' American Crossroads Raises Millions in August from Wealthy Individuals, Corporations
September 20, 2010 | Whether you call it a "527 committee," an "independent expenditure-only committee" or a "super PAC," the conservative outfit American Crossroads continued to demonstrate its fund-raising prowess in August.
Journalists, Media Professionals Donating Frequently to Federal Political Candidates this Election Cycle
September 14, 2010 | No fewer than 235 people that identified themselves on government documents as journalists, or as working for news organizations, have together donated more than $469,900 to federal political candidates, committees and parties during the 2010 election cycle, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates. Aboute two-thirds of this sum has benefited Democrats.
Weathermen Get Political Ahead of Federal Elections
September 11, 2010 | More than three dozen individuals have explicitly listed their occupation has "meteorologist" on campaign finance filings with the Federal Election Commission since January 2009, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis. These 40 meteorologists donated $33,400 to federal candidates, parties and committees so far this cycle -- an average of $835 per person.
Ex-NRCC Treasurer Guilty, Corporate Donations Shift Right and More in Capital Eye Opener: September 7
September 7, 2010 | Earlier this month, former treasurer of the National Republican Congressional Committee pleaded guilty to embezzling $845,000 in donations from GOP over a six year period.
National Democratic Party Committees Overtaking Republicans After Years Playing Financial Catch-up
September 5, 2010 | After many moons of financial second-fiddledom, national Democratic political committees find their fortunes waxing during the final weeks before crucial midterm elections in which Republicans hope to recapture numerous congressional seats.
Interior Decorator Charged With Defrauding Government Donated Big to National Republican Senatorial Committee
September 3, 2010 | A Washington, D.C.-based interior decorator faces a felony fraud charge brought by the Department of Justice. But Darlene Mathis-Gardner, president and founder of Systems Design Inc., is not just any interior decorator.
Joe Miller's Tea Party Cavalry, Parties Chase Campaign Cash and More in Capital Eye Opener: August 26
August 26, 2010 | How did Republican attorney Joe Miller make such a comeback against incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski? One thing is for sure, Miller benefited from the financial support of the Our Country Deserves Better PAC, a political operation run by the Tea Party Express.
Trial Lawyer Embraces Approach of Energy Tycoons to Influence Elections In New Orleans
August 25, 2010 | In the final hours before primary election day, a shadowy new political group is comparing Louisiana Democratic Congressional candidate Cedric Richmond to a comic book villain and accusing him of committing all seven deadly sins. Want to know who's funding the attack? Too bad.
Karl Rove-Linked Conservative Group, American Crossroads, Adapts to New Campaign Finance Landscape
August 19, 2010 | American Crossroads, which some have dubbed the "shadow Republican National Committee," is at the vanguard of political entities that are taking advantage of the new campaign finance landscape in the wake of January's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission ruling that lifted restrictions on corporate cash in political advertisements.
Florida Political Operative Plans to Raise Unlimited Contributions to Tout Kendrick Meek's Senate Candidacy
August 11, 2010 | The Florida political operative who was the finance director of Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign in the Sunshine State has created a political committee to tout the Senate candidacy of Rep. Kendrick Meek (D-Fla.) using unlimited contributions, the Center for Responsive Politics has learned.
Gay-Friendly Companies: Is GOP Senate Candidate Sharron Angle Trying to Have it Both Ways With Their Money?
August 9, 2010 | Angle, to date, hasn't raised a dime from any corporate PAC, but according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis, she has taken at least $8,900 from leaders of companies known to offer employee benefits to same-sex spouses or that operate in jurisdictions that recognize marriage between same-sex couples.
Obama Presses DISCLOSE Act, K Street's Bundlers and More in Capital Eye Opener: July 27
July 27, 2010 | President Barack Obama Monday took to the bully pulpit to urge passage of the DISCLOSE Act -- and to criticize Senate Republicans for their staunch opposition to the measure that's aimed at improving campaign finance transparency.
Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner, a Long-Time Political Donor Once Pardoned by Ronald Reagan for Illegal Contributions to Richard Nixon, Dies After Heart Attack
July 13, 2010 | George Steinbrenner, who died after suffering a heart attack Tuesday morning, owned the New York Yankees since 1973. Steinbrenner's history with politics is as long as his history with baseball. In 1974, he pled guilty to making illegal contributions to President Richard Nixon's reelection campaign two years prior -- an action for which he later received a presidential pardoned. Additionally, he, along with his wife, contributed more than $196,000 to federal candidates and committees since 1989.
Dems Seeing Greene, Another Win for Citizens United and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 14
June 14, 2010 | Is Alvin Greene a 'plant'?That's what some Democrats are left asking, following the little-known candidate's improbable win in the South Carolina democratic primary, last month.
Company Behind Exploded Gas Pipeline Stepping Up K Street Presence This Year, Owner a Major GOP Donor
June 8, 2010 | The company that owns a pipeline that exploded Monday in north Texas, Houston-based Enterprise Products Company, is on pace spent more on federal lobbying this year than any other year they've lobbied the federal government, according to a Center for Responsive Politics review of lobbying reports.
Moonlighting Lobbyists, Corporations' Good Looks and More in Capital Eye Opener: June 1
June 1, 2010 | Nearly 160 federally registered lobbyists have collectively raised about $9 million during the past year for federal parties and candidates.
Insurgent Candidates See Electoral Success in Hot Senate Races
May 19, 2010 | Massive campaign war chests and establishment endorsements were not enough to be victorious in some of the country's most contested Senate primaries Tuesday night. One sitting Senator was defeated and another is heading to a run-off in three weeks, as candidates worked to distance themselves from Washington and position themselves as crusaders against special interests in charged anti-incumbent environments.
Will Anti-Establishment Candidates Oust Democratic Senate Incumbents?
May 17, 2010 | Despite long odds, insurgent candidates have challenged senators in Arkansas and Pennsylvania, and now these two sitting Democratic senators risk being ousted Tuesday by disgruntled voters. Challenges in each state have gained steam thanks to enthusiasm among the Democratic base, with some liberal activists and unions defying the Democratic Party establishment and bucking even the political operation of the White House.
Crist Keeps the Money, New UK Government 'Tackles' Transparency and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 13
May 13, 2010 | NEW BRITISH GOVERNMENT AGREES TO LOBBYING REFORM: Among the legislative priorities the new coalition government in the United Kingdom has agreed to pursue is regulation of federal lobbying, and possible campaign finance reform measures.
Arizona Diamondbacks Hit for GOP, Former Rep Bolts for Minor Party and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 6
May 6, 2010 | Perhaps it's a witch's brew of bad luck and worse geography that's propelling the Arizona Diamondbacks crosswise into a debate not about inconsistent pitching or subpar batting, but ... immigration reform. Or perhaps not.
John Murtha's Money Going to Charity, Voting Underway in Primary Elections and More in Capital Eye Opener: May 4
May 4, 2010 | MURTHA MONEY DONATED TO NAMESAKE FOUNDATION: Democratic candidates hoping to receive a share of the remaining campaign money of the late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa.) will have to look elsewhere -- Murtha's wife has decided to donate it all to the John P. Murtha Foundation instead, reports Politico.
Charlie Crist Stands to Lose Significant Money From Republican Party Defection
May 1, 2010 | A Center for Responsive Politics analysis of Crist's campaign finances indicates he stands to lose a six-figure sum even when only his most overt Republican contributions are considered.
Jet Setting Politicians, Bundling Lobbyists and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 27
April 27, 2010 | Retiring Rep. Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.), the chairman of the House Committee on Science and Technology, is taking heat for racking up travel expenses on the taxpayer's dime, according to Roll Call. Gordon announced he was retiring in December, but has since visited or plans to visit Denmark, Italy, France, Switzerland and China -- all on official business and paid for by taxpayers.
Scrutiny of Goldman Sachs Increases After Fraud Charges
April 20, 2010 | Government allegations that financial giant Goldman Sachs defrauded investors are creating a political storm, with some lawmakers hoping that the civil lawsuit filed Friday by the Securities and Exchange Commission is just the beginning.
Beneficiaries of Massey Energy Campaign Cash Plan to Keep Contributions
April 16, 2010 | With Massey Energy employees contributing nearly $37,000 to federal politicians and committees so far this cycle, might any of the beneficiaries of this cash share President Barack Obama's harsh view of the company?
Massey Energy, Owner of Ill-Fated Coal Mine, Frequently Targets Politicians
April 6, 2010 | Massey Energy, owner of a West Virginia coal mine where an explosion Monday killed at least 25 miners, has long involved itself in federal-level politics through campaign contributions and lobbying efforts, a Center for Responsive Politics analysis indicates.
Duke Dominates Butler in Lobbying, McCain No Longer a Maverick and More in Capital Eye Opener: April 6
April 6, 2010 | Duke University edged out Butler 61-59 last night to take the national college basketball title, the team's first since 2001. The Bulldogs put up a tough fight, but would they have triumphed had the Big Dance been based on federal lobbying expenditures?
Retirees, Doctors and Lawyers Helped Propel Scott Brown to U.S. Senate Seat
March 31, 2010 | In the hotly contested special election that sent Republican Scott Brown to the U.S. Senate, Brown and his opponent, Democrat Martha Coakley, squeezed their fund-raising efforts into a rapid scramble for money that lasted just weeks, not months.
Corporate-Funded Ads in Texas, Chamber Counsel Moves to 527 and More in Capital Eye Opener: March 25
March 25, 2010 | CORPORATION ON THE ATTACK IN TEXAS: Deep in the heart of Texas, election observers have spotted what may be the first corporate-funded independent advertisement against a politician post-Citizens United.
OpenSecrets.org Announces Winners of Money-in-Politics Oscars
March 4, 2010 | OpenSecrets.org is pleased to announce the first-ever money-in-politics Oscars!
Barack Obama's Debt Commission Appointees No Strangers to Cutting Checks for Big Political Contributions
March 1, 2010 | President Barack Obama announced new appointees to the Bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform on Friday. All of the nominees are successful and influential in their respective fields, as well as politically connected and well acquainted to the world of money-in-politics. Combined, Obama's six appointees to the commission have contributed nearly $750,000 to federal candidates, parties and political action committees over the last two decades, the Center for Responsive Politics has found.
Citizens Against Citizens United, Contractors to the Moon and More in Capital Eye Opener: February 3
February 3, 2010 | With the campaign finance world still trying to sort out the aftermath of Citizens United v. FEC, Marc Ambinder over at The Atlantic makes an interesting observation about the potential for corporate spending to surpass that of political parties.
Wiretap Gone Wrong, DCCC Cash Advantage and More in Capital Eye Opener: January 27
January 27, 2010 | ANTI-ACORN ACTIVIST ARRESTED IN FAILED ATTEMPT TO WIRETAP SENATOR: Conservative activist and filmmaker James O'Keefe and three others were arrested Monday during a failed attempt to wiretap the New Orleans office of Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.), the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported. The four men apparently posed as utility repairmen.
Democratic Power Players Push for Public Financing of Congressional Elections
December 7, 2009 | Might a decision by the Supreme Court to allow unlimited corporate expenditures during elections whet congressional appetite for public financing? On Friday, two high-ranking Democratic lawmakers predicted that yes, it might.
Down But Not Quite Out: An Examination of Insurance Giant AIG's Waning Clout
December 3, 2009 | Insurance giant AIG's political clout is waning as fast as its finances. Since its near-collapse and government bailout last fall, AIG disbanded its lobbying team. It hasn't donated a dollar from its political action committee this year. Furthermore, contributions from individual AIG employees since January are merely a sliver of what they've been in previous cycles -- although a few notable politicians retain financial or political ties to the embattled company. Among these lawmakers is Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), the chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, who pledged to return contributions from AIG employees who got post-bailout bonuses but has nonetheless retained tens of thousands of dollars from them given before the bailout.
Two Dozen Bankrollers-Turned-Ambassadors Bundled At Least $10 Million For Barack Obama
November 18, 2009 | Like Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton before him, President Barack Obama continues to reward donors, fund-raisers and other loyalists with plum diplomatic posts. The two-dozen bundlers elevated by Obama to serve as ambassadors raised a minimum of $10.7 million for Obama's committees, the Center for Responsive Politics has found.
Chuck Grassley Challenger Roxanne Conlin Gave Big to Democrats, Trial Lawyers
November 9, 2009 | Attorney Roxanne Conlin today announced her intention to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), providing the veteran lawmaker with some notable and potentially well-financed competition. With a strong pedigree in Iowa politics, she brings supporters with deep pockets, and the ability to draw on her own personal wealth. A CRP analysis shows that Conlin, and her husband, James, have contributed nearly $360,000 to federal candidates and committees over the past 20 years.
Carly Fiorina's Political Donations Always Go to Republicans. Sort of.
November 6, 2009 | It hasn't been three days since former Hewlett-Packard honcho Carly Fiorina formally announced she'd run for U.S. Senate in California, and already, some folks in the Republican Party are accusing her of being, well ... too moderate.
When Playing Politics, Major League Baseball Favors New York Over Pennsylvania
October 28, 2009 | Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig would never – never! -- think of rooting for the New York Yankees over the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2009 World Series, which begins tonight at Yankees Stadium. But Selig is hardly agnostic when politics are concerned. The political action committee controlled by his office finds itself in a decidedly New York state of mind, according to a Center for Responsive Politics analysis of federal campaign finance data.
Barack Obama Nominates Politically Connected Ambassadors for Hungary, New Zealand
October 15, 2009 | Politically connected ambassadors will soon represent the United States in Hungary and New Zealand. President Barack Obama has nominated philanthropist and real estate developer Eleni Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis to be ambassador to Hungary, while he nominated lawyer David Huebner to serve as the nation's top diplomat in New Zealand and Samoa. The Center for Responsive Politics has found that both Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis and Huebner have been active donors to federal politicians over the past 20 years.
Aides, Lobbyists and Contributors Among Those Left in Wake of Sen. John Ensign's Alleged Ethics Scandal
October 8, 2009 | Despite a lack of support from key leaders in his own political party, Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) said resolutely this week that he has no plans to resign from Congress in the face of accusations that he's deeply embroiled in an ethics scandal. But it's not just his own party's support at risk -- campaign contributors, current and former staffers and even lobbyists may be re-considering their ties to a man who once served as the GOP's primary fund-raiser in the Senate.
Capital Eye Opener: Tuesday, October 6
October 6, 2009 | CLUSTERS OF CONTRIBUTIONS DISCUSSED ON MSNBC: On Monday morning, CRP Executive Director Sheila Krumholz and Sunlight Foundation Engagement Director Jake Brewer appeared on MSNBC's Morning Meeting with Dylan Ratigan to discuss our recent collaborative investigation about the one-two punch of contributions from health industry clients and their lobbyists.
WWE Chief Executive Linda McMahon Brings Strong Democratic Ties to Her Attempt to Smackdown Chris Dodd
September 16, 2009 | Linda McMahon, the CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, announced today she's seeking the Republican Party's nomination to upset incumbent Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.). But McMahon's history is hardly that of a hardcore Republican. She and her husband have contributed nearly $90,000 to federal candidates and committees since 1989, with 51 percent going to Democrats.
George LeMieux, Newest Republican Senator from Florida, Has Close Ties to Governor/Senate Candidate Charlie Crist
September 11, 2009 | Florida's Republican governor, Charlie Crist, tapped his former chief of staff and long-time adviser, George LeMieux, to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy left by the early retirement of Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fla.). Over the years, LeMieux, and wife, Meike, have also occasionally made campaign contributions to Crist.
Democratic Party Committees Maintain Slight Fundraising Edge
August 18, 2009 | Democratic Party committees raised only slightly more than their Republican counterparts during the year's first six months, closing the gap between the two parties that existed during the 2008 election cycle.
Philip Murphy, New Ambassador to Germany, Gave Big to Democrats
July 10, 2009 | President Obama's latest ambassador nominee, Philip Murphy, and his wife have contributed nearly $1.5 million to federal candidates, committees and parties since 1989, according to a CRP analysis. They also contributed an additional $100,000 to Obama's inauguration committee.
Allen Converts Congressional Energy Into Lobbying Post
June 3, 2009 | Although being the No. 3 recipient of campaign cash from the energy sector didn't help former Sen. George Allen (R-Va.) win his re-election campaign in 2006, those connections will likely come in handy in his latest gig: head of a new energy lobby.
UBS AG Helps Fill Lawmakers' Coffers
February 19, 2009 | Swiss bank UBS AG agreed today to pay $780 million to settle claims by the U.S. Department of Treasury that it helped American customers evade paying taxes by hiding their Swiss bank accounts from U.S. tax authorities. But that's not the only help that UBS has provided Americans. In the 2008 election cycle, the foreign bank contributed $3.1 million to federal candidates, parties and PACs.
Obama, Ney and DeLay Also Among Stanford's Investments
February 18, 2009 | As the story behind the embattled investment company Stanford Financial Group develops, we thought we'd take an even closer look at the seeds the company may have tried to plant in Washington via campaign contributions. When looking at ALL lawmakers to collect money from the company's PAC and employees (not just members of the current Congress), some additional, important names appear at the top of the recipient list.
Troops Deployed Abroad Give 6:1 to Obama
August 14, 2008 | Democrat Barack Obama has received nearly six times as much money from troops deployed overseas at the time of their contributions than has Republican John McCain, and the fiercely anti-war Ron Paul, though he suspended his campaign for the Republican nomination months ago, has received more than four times McCain's haul.
Money Gap Narrows Between Parties
June 16, 2008 | Republican party committees are currently collecting more overall than their Democratic counterparts, but the traditional money gap between the two is closing, according to a new report from the Federal Election Commission.
Oil Company in Scandal Gave Outside of Alaska
May 9, 2007 | VECO executives and employees have contributed $1 million to federal politicians and parties since 1989, Center finds. In Alaska, lawmakers have rushed to dump the money.


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A gated holiday complex offering a selection of well thought out purpose built spacious accommodation within converted former farm buildings located a short stroll from village amenities.Situated within the traditional Dorset seaside village of Charmouth that offers an array of shops and pubs a short walk from your door ideal for picking up the morning paper and more. Perfectly placed on the Jurassic Coast that has joined the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world and designated as England's first Natural World Heritage Site.
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Axminster Heritage Centre - 5.3 miles (Museum)
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Forde Abbey - 6.5 miles (Historic House)
Bothenhampton, Holy Trinity Old Church - 6.6 miles (Historic Church)
Axmouth, St Michael's Church - 7.1 miles (Historic Church)
Shute Barton - 7.5 miles (Historic Building)
Colyton, St Andrew's Church - 7.6 miles (Historic Church)
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Giffin was awarded first place for her painting "Feeding Frenzy," which depicts albacore tuna and sheephead feeding on a bait ball. It is painted on a navigation chart, which was prepared by gluing it to formcore and coating it with gesso to allow the application of watercolor.
Llarina said that Giffin's use ofa chart made for an imaginative surface and that the contrast of form and texture created a strong piece.
Giffin, whose husband had a sportfishing boat in Point Loma, possesses his vast collection of charts to experiment on and finally developed the technique that worked for watercolor. Most of her work is by commission to fishermen.
Anderson was awarded Best Mini for her painting "Outsider."
Llorina said Anderson's strong design and composition made for an award-winning painting.
Anderson said she enjoys telling stories about people with her art and always carries a camera with her. The scene is from the Chalk Festival in Little Italy a few years ago. She said she noticed a group of people chatting and one other person who seemed to be alone in the crowd. Anderson's painting, done with ink and watercolor on tracing paper affixed to watercolor paper, is the story of that social separation. Julie is also a member of the Point Loma Artists, and her work can be seen at www.pointlomaartists.com.
The San Diego Watercolor Society is dedicated to expanding the appreciation of watermedia painting through education, exhibition and promotion. SDWS presents a new juried exhibition each month, with an evening opening reception on the first Friday of each month. In this show, members were allowed to paint on experimental surfaces.
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The number of people employed as Fitness Instructors in their main job grew 61.2%, between 1996 and 2001, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics today.
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Between 1996 and 2001, the largest declines (in terms of percentage change) in sport and recreation occupations were:
In 2001, 83,008 people had their main job in a sport and physical recreation occupation. Another 282,386 people worked in other occupations associated with leisure, such as Waiters (79,826 people), Bar Attendants (47,442), Restaurant and Catering Managers (39,076), Chefs (38,927) and Cooks (37,992).
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WORCESTER, Mass. – Sophomore guard Mitchell Kates scored a game-high 21 points and visiting MIT closed the game on a 25-14 run to post a 69-58 win in New England Men's And Women's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) men's basketball action on Wednesday evening.
With the win the Engineers improve to 16-6 overall and 6-3 in league play, while Clark has its brief two-game winning streak snapped and falls to 8-14 and 2-7 in conference action.
Kates added five assists, four rebounds and four steals to his totals, while classmate Will Tashman added 16 points and seven boards.
With the score tied at 44-44 following a Brian Vayda three-pointer, MIT went on a 12-0 run in a three minute span highlighted by back-to-back three-pointers from Jamie Karraker.
After that flurry, Clark never got closer than nine points again as MIT went 17-for-20 from the free throw line in the second half, including 13-for-15 in the final ten minutes of the game.
The Engineers seemed to have control of the game in the first half as they forced 11 turnovers, but they went to the half up 25-19 following Billy Bender's hoop at the buzzer.
MIT then scored the first two baskets of the second half before Vayda had an inside hoop and Travis Curley connected on a three-pointer.
The lead was again in double figures at 34-24 after a Tashman hoop on the interior, but Clark ran off eight straight points of their own as D.J. Bailey had a breakaway dunk and a layup off of a Jeff Tagger feed, making the score 34-32.
Bender answered for MIT with a three-point play and after a Vayda three-point play, Karraker dropped in one of his five three-pointers on the night to make the score 40-35.
The teams traded baskets and free throws over the next four minutes until Vayda finally evened the score with his three-pointer.
Karraker added 17 points and four rebounds for the Engineers, who shot 44 percent from the floor for the game and held a 39-26 edge on the glass.
Clark, conversely shot 39 percent for the game and was outscored 34-20 on points in the paint.
Vayda paced the Cougar attack with 14 points and six rebounds and freshman Jake Gubitose was the only other Clark player in double figures with 11 off the bench.
MIT returns to action on Saturday with a trip to Coast Guard, while Clark plays at Springfield on Saturday as well.
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By Kris Voakes | Italian Football Writer
If the league season had started on January 1, Juventus would currently be sitting in 15th place, five points behind leaders Napoli. Thankfully for the Bianconeri, they began 2013 with a big advantage stockpiled from their excellent form in the opening half of the campaign, but the defeat to Sampdoria last weekend and Sunday's draw at Parma have seen their eight-point lead crumble.
And for the second time in successive weekends, the Old Lady had been in a winning position. Andrea Pirlo's free kick, like Sebastian Giovinco's penalty seven days previous, looked likely to take them on their way to three points, but instead they could not claim the maximum as defensive deficiencies shone through once more. Robbed of Kwadwo Asamoah, Giorgio Chiellini and Claudio Marchisio, the left side of their formation is unrecognisable, leaving Juve playing with a significant limp.
Just as Federico Peluso had been shown up down that channel by Mauro Icardi and Sampdoria, Martin Caceres was given the run-around by the Gialloblu at the Tardini, and it came as no surprise that Nicola Sansone's 77th-minute leveller came from an attack down the Juventus left. Truth be told, Roberto Donadoni's side deserved their point and perhaps could count themselves unfortunate not to have put the champions on the rack earlier, with their strong opening stretching Juve from the first minute.
With Andrea Barzagli, Peluso and Caceres all having failed to fill the significant space left behind by Chiellini at various stages this season, it may well be the right time now for coach Antonio Conte to look at new ways to cover for the loss of Italy's best defender. Throw in the continued lack of firepower in the forward line, and there is plenty of reason to believe that Juventus may be able to regain control of games by switching to a 4-3-3 formation.
Gianluigi Buffon
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Andrea Barzagli
Leonardo Bonucci
Paolo De Ceglie
Arturo Vidal
Andrea Pirlo
Paul Pogba
(Marchisio when fit)
Fabio Quagliarella
Mirko Vucinic
Sebastian Giovinco
Conte used the formation a lot during his early days in charge of the Turin side in late 2011, and the change to a three-man forward line bore fruit in the midweek Coppa Italia victory over AC Milan. Having an extra player in attack would allow Giovinco to play in the wide left slot in which he was infinitely more successful with Parma last season than he has been so far this term. He is currently on course to fall short of his 15-goal output of 2011-12, despite playing in a more dominant side which has had much more success in terms of possession and territory. Coming from the left, he looks far more comfortable in taking on full-backs and picking holes in defences.
The switch to four in defence would help to make up for the loss of Asamoah as well as Chiellini. Though the Ghana international is not a natural defender, his influence down the left in a defensive capacity should not be underestimated. And without him on the flank, Juve have struggled to give Chiellini's understudy the required assistance in closing out dangerous opposing attackers. If Conte were to employ an orthodox full-back such as Paolo De Ceglie, or even switch Stephan Lichtsteiner to the left with Caceres or Mauricio Isla employed on the right, centre-backs Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli would be provided with the extra support that is lacking right now.
Bonucci has never excelled in a back four in the way that he has since Juve first switched to a 3-5-2, but with each passing game without Chiellini, the more opponents are able to exploit space behind the wing-backs, stretch the back three, and find holes from there. For now, this has to be the better option at a time when the Bianconeri are struggling to put together anything like the kind of performances that have become their trademark over the past 16 months.
With the in-form Udinese to come to the Juventus Stadium next week, Conte must consider a change of formation. If the current run of bad form continues, then they could find themselves in a Scudetto race that seemed unlikely to ever exist only 10 days ago.
- Udinese head to Turin in eighth place after coming from behind to beat Fiorentina. The Friulani have become much maligned over the past couple of years after missing out on the Champions League proper at the last hurdle, but despite a summer which saw them shorn of big stars once more, Francesco Guidolin continues to upset the odds with his side. The north-east side have lost only four games all season, a record bettered only by Juventus, and with Antonio Di Natale bang on form once more and teams above them faltering, who would back against them making it to Europe once again for 2013-14?
- Lazio continue to fly below the radar in second place and are now just three points off the top after beating Atalanta 2-0 at the Stadio Olimpico. Most observers continue to regard Juve as runaway favourites for the Scudetto, well many more regard Napoli as their closest serious rivals for the title. However, Vladimir Petkovic's troops keep closing in, and while Anderson Hernanes and Miroslav Klose are given much of the credit for that, they must also be taken seriously thanks to a defence which has helped to make their anaemic attack good enough to challenge. They may only have the league's eighth-best finishing stats, but the third-best defensive record in Serie A makes them a real force to be reckoned with.
- A Palermo side that was expected to improve once the January transfer window came around continues to struggle, with a pathetic showing against Napoli sending them to a second defeat in 2013. The 3-0 reverse at the San Paolo was notable for some atrocious defending, with new additions Salvatore Aronica and Andrea Dossena unable to help stop the rot against their old club. The inevitable question at La Favorita given the presence of trigger-happy president Maurizio Zamparini relates to the future of coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who is unlikely to last much longer if he cannot get his side working as a unit. Now in 19th place, one of the most well-regarded clubs in the top flight could become a Serie B side by May.


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