Tag: Campaign Finance

OpenSecrets.org tallied the top donors in federal elections between 1989 and 2014. Koch Industries -- privately owned by the Evil Koch Bros -- is on the list, to be sure, but doesn't appear until the 59th slot, with $18 million in donations, 90 percent of which went to Republicans.ÃÂ

Beltway Confidential

It turns out the ‘Evil’ Koch Bros. are only the 59th biggest donors in American politics. Can you guess who is number one?

Mark Tapscott · February 14, 2014 5:00 am

Obama to hold more than 18 Dem fundraisers in 2014

Josh Lederman · February 13, 2014 10:11 pm

The only significant recipient of 21st Century Democrats' funds was a dial-for-dollars telemarketing firm that received nearly $2 million since 2009. (Thinkstock)

Most troubled PAC in history flies under radar, squanders Democratic donors’ cash

Luke Rosiak · February 13, 2014 5:00 am

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie speaks to the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Chris Christie uses Chicago trip to raise $1 million for GOP governors

Rebecca Berg · February 12, 2014 5:00 am

Former Obama administration official Hilda Solis, who is now running for yet another government position in Los Angeles, is embroiled in yet another union corruptocracy scandal. The "Hope" and "Change" hits just keep on coming. (AP Photo)

The Hilda Solis files: Former Labor secretary in yet another union corruption scandal

Michelle Malkin · February 12, 2014 5:00 am

For New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Chicago will be no safe haven when he visits Tuesday to raise money for the Republican Governors Association, which he chairs. (AP Photo)

Chris Christie hopes to bounce back with GOP governor travel

Rebecca Berg · February 11, 2014 5:00 am

Gavel and scales

Without contribution limits, Texas legal reform group expects more spending from ‘bully’ attorney

David Yates · February 10, 2014 5:00 am

Former Gov. Mike Rounds is considered the frontrunner among five Republicans competing for the party's Senate nomination in South Dakota. (AP File)

National GOP to raise money for Mike Rounds in South Dakota Senate race

Rebecca Berg · February 7, 2014 5:00 am

Supporters of campaign finance reform portray Cleta Mitchell as a major obstacle to fixing an election system they say is unfairly tilted to the advantage of wealthy corporations, individuals and groups. (Graeme Jennings / Washington Examiner)

Cleta Mitchell uses her political muscle to fight for causes and candidates she believes in

Sean Lengell · February 7, 2014 5:00 am

President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks to the media during a photo opportunity with Haiti President Michel Martelly in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama, Biden ramp up fundraising push for Dems

Josh Lederman · February 7, 2014 1:12 am

Abbott out-earns Davis in three-week span; Emmitt Smith donates to Democrat

Washington Examiner · February 6, 2014 1:57 pm

Problems continue to mount for Texas Democratic gubernatorial leader and abortion-on-demand hero Wendy Davis. (AP Photo)

Beltway Confidential

It isn’t easy going from Texas obscurity to a national political star like Wendy Davis

Mark Tapscott · February 5, 2014 5:00 am