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Tag Archives: Campaigns
Disclosure Case Discussion on FEC’s Agenda for Today’s Open Meeting
The Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) is scheduled to hold an open meeting today at 10 am. The agenda can be found here. The Commissioners are scheduled to discuss the federal court’s order in Van Hollen v. FEC and the regulated community’s reporting requirements … Continue reading
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“Outside Groups Plan To Focus On Air War, Ground Game In 2012 Election Fight”
Interesting report from the Washington Post.
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“Presidential Campaigns Seek Fundraising’s Holy Grail: Mobile Donations”
The Huffington Post reports on the latest efforts to develop a platform that will permit campaigns to receive contributions via a contributor’s mobile device.
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“Rules of the Game: Super PACs Multiply, Head To Hill”
Eliza Carney remains concerned about Super PACs and their role in the 2012 election.
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“Campaigns Make Cash Off Donor Contact Information”
Roll Call reports on list rental income received by many federal campaigns.
“Ex-McCain Lawyer: Barack Obama ‘Mugged’ John McCain in 2008″
Politico provides further evidence that the pro-regulation community is losing patience with Obama administration.
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FEC Data Update
The Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) made some substantial improvements to its website. Among the improvements are lists from the Press Shop on various topics such as each individual who filed a statement of candidacy for President of the United States, … Continue reading
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FEC Presidential Filings
A bit of presidential filing data courtesy of the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”). As of today, there are seven individuals who have filed a presidential exploratory committee with the FEC, and 129 who have filed their Statement of Candidacy for … Continue reading
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Reform Lobbyists, Democrats Ramp Up Disclosure Battles
The National Journal reports on the various efforts by pro-regulation groups to impose draconian disclosure requirements on political opponents. The bottom line – the 2012 disclosure wars have begun in earnest.
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The Other Front: Reformers File FEC Rulemaking Petition On Independent Expenditure Reporting
The campaign finance reform community made their move last week to attack the political activities of the critics of President Obama and Congressional Democrats by filing a federal lawsuit against the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) regarding the disclosure requirements for electioneering … Continue reading
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“Will Obama Throw A Grenade To Blow Up Hidden Campaign Donations?”
The Atlantic published this oped on the President’s draft executive order requiring federal contractors to disclose political donations.
“The White House Wants A List”
The Wall Street Journal ($) offers this editorial on the draft White House executive order requiring companies seeking federal contracts to disclose political contributions.
“Candidates Vie To Star In ‘The Social Network,’ 2012 Edition”
The National Journal reports on how presidential campaigns are embracing social media to drive their messages.
“Twitter, Facebook And YouTube Now Crucial to Presidential Campaigns”
The Los Angeles Times published this report on the use of social media by presidential campaigns.
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