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Overall Spending Inches Up in 2014: Megadonors Equip Outside Groups to Capture a Bigger Share of the Pie

October 29, 2014     This Center for Responsive Politics report is part of #Money14, a series of independent reports exposing the role of money in American politics. Join us for an event around the fifth anniversary of Citizens United to hear more about the participating organizations’ innovative research and work together for a more inclusive, transparent, and… Continue Reading »

State Parties Flooded With National Funds

October 27, 2014 In the sprint to Nov. 4, both parties are heaping mounds of cash on their state affiliates. With this election cycle shaping up to be the most expensive in history in terms of spending on congressional races, some state parties are now raising unprecedented amounts of money. In fickle Alaska, both national parties are leaving no stone unturned and… Continue Reading »

LinkedIn Cofounder Reid Hoffman Donates $1 Million to MayDay PAC

October 27, 2014 Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn cofounder and noted Silicon Valley investor, cut a $1 million check to MayDay PAC last week according to pre-general election filings. Hoffman’s contribution brings MayDay’s total receipts to $10.3 million. Billing itself the “super PAC to end all super PACs,” the committee’s goal is to curb the influence of money in politics… Continue Reading »

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Alliance for A Better Minnesota
AGAINST: McFadden, Mike
$545,659
American Alliance
AGAINST: Lieu, Ted
$36,174
Crossroads GPS
AGAINST: Hagan, Kay R
$883,375
Put Alaska First PAC
AGAINST: Sullivan, Dan
$679,501
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AGAINST: Ernst, Joni
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