If Clinton is elected next year, look at whether she puts real political capital behind making small-donor matching funds a reality. As for overturning Citizen’s United… empty words as she won’t be … Continue reading Hillary Clinton’s Citizens United Pledge Doesn’t Matter; Her Small-Donor Matching Pledge Definitely Does
Californians will vote this fall on a non-binding advisory ballot measure that asks whether the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn its “Citizens United” campaign finance ruling. Even though the vote is non-binding, … Continue reading CA Voters To Weigh In On “Citizens United”
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will probably work with the Republican National Committee to raise $1 billion to beat likely Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in the Nov. … Continue reading Trump expects to raise $1 billion for election
A bill under consideration could open the doors for secret foreign contributions to American political campaigns. What this means is that foreign regimes will be able to put into power the leader … Continue reading Dark Money and an I.R.S. Blindfold
Police said more than 1,200 people have been arrested for taking part in Democracy Awakening protests since they began on April 11. I have a few friends who have been arrested so … Continue reading Ben & Jerry’s co-founders arrested during Democracy Awakening protest
99 Cents Only store magnate Howard Gold lives next to George Clooney. On Saturday night, both of them threw political fundraisers for would-be 2016 Democratic presidential candidate. This is great! Tickets went … Continue reading George Clooney’s neighbor threw a $27/plate Sanders fundraiser to counter Clooney’s $33K/head Hillary event
The 2010 Supreme Court ruling shifted the advantage to Republican candidates in state legislative races. Using a scientific approach, they were able to determine that the edge is between 4-10% points per … Continue reading Yes, ‘Citizens United’ gives Republicans an electoral edge. Here’s proof.
It’s no secret that high profile people in Washington make boatloads of cash, but what are the actual totals? The answer is simple. A lot. You are about to realize that your … Continue reading You Won’t Believe Your Politician’s Net Worth
Fascinating 5 min video that shows that power money has on politics. It shows that even when people get into politics to do the right thing, the system takes over in the … Continue reading Elizabeth Warren on Hillary Clinton (2004)
Here is a famous video about how a bill is created and becomes a law in the US Government. Isn’t it cute how the people get together, think of a law, call … Continue reading I’m Just a Bill Music Video
A new study backed by big business argues that lobbying is harming the American economy – and proposes regulation to address the problem Source: Even corporate America wants campaign finance reform to stop crony capitalism | Zephyr Teachout | Comment is free | The Guardian Continue reading Even corporate America wants campaign finance reform to stop crony capitalism
Although touted by good governance advocates as vital to the fight against graft and malfeasance, others believe the ruling in Brazil will simply force campaign cash under the table. This will cause … Continue reading Brazil’s Top Court Outlaws Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns
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