Tag Archives: campaign finance

Alabama Mystery Solved

Posted on September 30, 2010

The mystery of who was behind a largely bogus attack ad in Alabama’s Republican gubernatorial runoff election has been solved. The answer: the Alabama Education Association, an organization headed by the co-chairman of the state Democratic Party.  But don’t look for the answer in the state Elections Division. You have …
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Committee for Truth in Politics

Posted on September 9, 2010

Conservative-leaning group represented by a lawyer in the Citizens United case.
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When $3 Million is Too Much

Posted on June 10, 2009

The Supreme Court’s June 8 decision in Caperton v. Massey established that there is such a thing as too much money, at least when it comes to campaign support for a judge who is hearing a case involving the supporter. And $3 million is definitely over the line, according to …
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Nancy Pelosi’s Personal Jet

Posted on December 28, 2008

Q: Did Nancy Pelosi order up a 200-seat jet for her personal use? A: The Democratic House speaker normally flies in a 12-seat Air Force jet, just as her Republican predecessor did. This rumor stems from a request by the House sergeant at arms, not Pelosi, for a jet large …
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No Personal Use of Campaign Money

Posted on November 5, 2008

Q: Can the presidential candidates keep their campaign money? A: No. They can donate any contributions they haven’t spent to charities or political parties, and they can pay leftover campaign bills. The big rule is: no personal use.

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That’s ‘Former Lobbyist’ to you

Posted on September 16, 2008

The Obama campaign has been pushing a connection between John McCain and lobbyists — as in saying that McCain has them working on his campaign. This ad, for instance, claims that “John McCain’s chief adviser lobbies for oil companies” and his “campaign manager lobbies for corporations outsourcing American jobs.” But …
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Obama’s Overstatement

Posted on August 4, 2008 , Updated on August 6, 2008

Summary Obama released a TV spot saying McCain’s campaign got $2 million from "Big Oil" while McCain proposed "another $4 billion in tax breaks" for the industry. The truth is that McCain’s campaign has received $1.33 million from individuals employed in the oil and gas industry, not $2 million. Obama …
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PAC-ing Heat

Posted on April 21, 2008

Summary In their most recent TV ads Clinton and Obama attempt to convince Pennsylvania voters that the other is financed by lobbyists and special interests. Both ads miss the mark. Clinton’s ad accuses Obama of insincerely promising to accept no money from PACs and current lobbyists for his presidential campaign. …
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What is Public Financing?

Posted on April 1, 2008

Q: What is public financing? A: It’s the system under which candidates can use U.S. Treasury dollars to fund their campaigns. But only if they agree to play by a complicated set of rules.

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Overseas Fundraising Legal?

Posted on March 25, 2008

Q: Is it legal for candidates to raise funds overseas for a presidential race? A: Yes, but they can’t legally accept donations from individuals who are neither U.S. citizens nor permanent U.S. residents.

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