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The forgotten lesson of Watergate: In politics, nothing corrupts like money
At the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in of the Democratic National Committee headquarters, an act that eventually led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon, the chief lesson seems hopelessly lost. The lesson was this: Of all the...
Tags: White House, Richard Nixon, Joe Biden, Television Industry, Elections
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John Edwards wins in court
John Edwards was acquitted on one count in his federal corruption trial, and a mistrial was declared on the others. That's not surprising, given the nature of the charges and the evidence. It's a case that should never have been brought, and the federal...Tags: Lawyers, Prosecution, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Rielle Hunter
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Nelson campaign reports raising $1.8 million in 2Q; claims $11M in the bank
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe campaign of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson reported it had raised $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2012, giving it about $11 million in the bank. Official returns for the quarter, which ended June 30, will not be posted by federal officials until Sunday.... -
Duckworth outraises Walsh in second quarter
Clout StreetDemocratic challenger Tammy Duckworth outraised Republican Rep. Joe Walsh by a better than 2-1 ratio from April to June, and both candidates in the heated 8th Congressional District contest began this month with more than $700,000 to spend. Reports filed...Tags: Political Fundraising, Iraq War (2003-2011), Bill Foster, Democratic Party, Robert Dold
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Raptors for Jesus
Change of SubjectBy Megan Crepeau Nope, it's not the Pitchfork festival's hottest breakout star, it's a real, live Super PAC: Back in April, Stephen Colbert announced a new form of campaign finance reform satire -- DIY mockery of the Super PAC system....... -
Duckworth outraises Walsh in 2nd quarter
Democratic challenger Tammy Duckworth outraised Republican Rep. Joe Walsh by a better than 2-1 ratio from April to June, and both candidates in the heated 8th Congressional District contest began this month with more than $700,000 to spend. Reports filed...
Tags: Political Fundraising, Bill Foster, Iraq War (2003-2011), Democratic Party, Robert Dold
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GOP U.S. House incumbents lead Kansas fund-raising
KWCH Eyewitness NewsFour Republican incumbents seeking re-election to the U.S. House are reporting significant advantages as they campaign to keep their jobs representing Kansas. Two of the incumbents, Representatives Tim Huelskamp of the 1st District and Kevin Yoder in...Tags: Kevin Yoder, Politics, Elections, Mike Pompeo, Republican Party
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Morgan Freeman Gives Pro-Obama PAC a Million
CNNWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Actor Morgan Freeman, currently starring in the latest installment of the Batman franchise, donated $1 million last month to the super PAC supporting President Barack Obama, the group's filings with the Federal Election Commission will...Tags: Steven Spielberg, Morgan Freeman, DreamWorks Animation SKG Incorporated, Washington, DC, Elections
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People, not politicians, killed gun control
Politicians haven't always been allergic to gun control, not even Republicans. In 1968, after the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy and the Rev.Martin Luther King Jr., Congress — on a bipartisan vote — outlawed gun sales to felons and...
Tags: Democratic Party, Personal Weapon Control, Arts and Culture, Elections, Allergies
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In sign of lofty ambition, O'Malley launches federal PAC
In a sign of lofty national ambitions, Gov.Martin O'Malleyhas created a federal political action committee that could become a financial vehicle for a presidential run in 2016. O'Malley spokesman Rick Abbruzzese confirmed Thursday that O'Malley has...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Government, Elections, War of 1812, Social Issues
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McManus: The NRA has won
Politicians haven't always been allergic to gun control, not even Republicans. In 1968, after the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy and the Rev.Martin Luther King Jr., Congress — on a bipartisan vote — outlawed guns sales to felons...
Tags: Democratic Party, Personal Weapon Control, Arts and Culture, Elections, Allergies
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Donovan Scandal Shows Ties Between Taxpayer-Funded Offices And Campaigns
The Hartford CourantThursday's seven new arrests in the ongoing federal probe of Christopher Donovan's congressional campaign highlighted a widespread but oft-overlooked practice: elected officials transferring taxpayer-funded staff employees to campaign committees as they...Tags: Political Fundraising, Lawyers, Democratic Party, Prosecution, Christopher G Donovan
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Jul 28, 2012
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