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Illinois Limits Donations in Elections
NYT > Theater —
Authority: 905
The governor signed a law placing limits on campaign contributions in the state, a change that grew out of the arrest of Rod R. Blagojevich, the former governor.23 hours ago -
I Am Glad that I Pulled My Email(s) from the OFA Mailing List
40 Years In The Desert —
Authority: 152
Because I dont get the sort of blatantly dishonest fundraising pitches that Kos gets : We will not back down From: President Barack Obama to Markos Markos -- As we head into the final stretch on health reform, big insurance company lobbyists and their partisan allies hope that their relentless attacks and ...1 day ago -
Lawsuit Over Discriminatory Public Funding Set for January 13, 2010
OntheWilderSide —
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KW: Because so many progressives want public campaign funding (which probably has its merits), some duopolists co-opt that message, and then write bills that promise “public campaign funding” in a sunshiney way, but have the more drastic effect of funneling lots of money to Democratic and Republican politicians, ...1 day ago -
Bob Creamer, Architect of ObamaCare, and His Pattern of Corruption
Big Government —
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Before left-wing activist Bob Creamer escorted his wife, Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky to the Obama state dinner, before he penned his blue print for the socialist agenda from his federal prison cell, before he committed felony bank fraud and was indicted on 34 counts involving misuse of $2.4 ...1 day ago -
Happy Anniversary Rod Blagojevich–Pat Quinn Signs Illinois Campaign Finance Reform; Dan Hynes Hits Sour Note
THE iLLINOIS OBSERVER —
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Governor Pat Quinn (Chicago, IL) — December 9, 2009 . On the first anniversary of former Governor Rod Blagojevich ’s arrest, Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a campaign finance bill that imposes Illinois’ first-ever contribution limits in Illinois. “This new law requires politicians to be more ...1 day ago -
Shadenfreude
40 Years In The Desert —
Authority: 152
Remember when I talked about the folks at AIG who were threatening to leave because the Pay Czar wants to limit their pay to just $½ million ? Well, one of the most vociferous opponents of the pay limits, AIG General Counsel, Anastasia Kelly, has been informed that her services are no longer required . ...2 days ago -
Mortal battle with Wall Street
Public Citizen —
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This week the stakes are high. As the House prepares to vote on the financial reform we’ve been fighting for all year, Wall Street and the big banks are making every attempt to kill it . We urgently need calls and emails to reps in the House with the message : Vote YES on the Wall Street Reform and Consumer ...2 days ago -
Do As We Say, Not As We Do: Democrats Refuse to Return Durham Money
HoosierAccess —
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From Saturday’s Indianapolis Star : On Friday, Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker called on other politicians who have taken Durham’s money — almost all Republicans — to pay it back, whether or not they have already spent it. “If they agree with the premise that the money shouldn’t have been ...2 days ago -
Eight days out finance reports, At Large candidates
Off the Kuff —
Authority: 147
Continuing on with our look at the eight days out reports, here’s how things stack up for the At Large Council candidates in the runoffs. Candidate Raised Spent Loans Cash PAC $$ PAC %===============================================================Derr 26,692 13,034 5,000 5,487 ...2 days ago -
Do As We Say, Not As We Do: Democrats Refuse to Return Durham Money
The Hoosierpundit —
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From Saturdays Indianapolis Star : On Friday, Indiana Democratic Party Chairman Dan Parker called on other politicians who have taken Durhams money -- almost all Republicans -- to pay it back, whether or not they have already spent it. "If they agree with the premise that the money shouldnt have been in the ...2 days ago -
Senator Grassley Seeks Financial Details From Medical Groups
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Authority: 905
Senator Charles E. Grassley has asked the American Medical Association and other major advocacy organizations about sources of income from drug and device makers.3 days ago -
Hahn to raise LtGov $$$ in Oakland, Florez in LA
Political Blotter —
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As the jibber-jabber over whether to confirm Abel Maldonado as lieutenant governor continues (the LA Times’s George Skelton says today that it’s a must for Democrats), the Democratic contenders in next year’s election are continuing to raise money full steam ahead. In fact, Los Angeles City Councilwoman ...3 days ago -
Democracy & Elitism 3: burning down the straw man, and who are these out-of-touch “liberal elites,” anyway?
Scholars and Rogues —
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Let’s begin with a quick trivia question. What legislator’s Top 20 donor list includes the following? Blackstone Group (Financial Services) Bain Capital FPL Group (Energy) DLA Piper (Corporate law firm, representing Global 1,000 and Fortune 500 companies) Kindred Healthcare Beacon Capital ...3 days ago -
Oh Snap Monday! We’re All Frozen & Gambled
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Jon “Hotwheels” Draud Struck Again Last Week. Just in case you missed it. [ Page One ] Mining corruption update: Here’s your emailed proof. Alliance Coal knew Ron Mills would be fired before Mills actually knew. I’m betting Kerri Richardson wishes she’d never gone to work for the Beshear ...3 days ago -
Suozzi Campaign Failed, but Has $2 Million Left
NYT > Theater —
Authority: 905
Thomas R. Suozzi, the Nassau County executive, spent $1.64 million over four months, while his opponent spent $623,000.3 days ago -
Should Blanche Lincoln Divest Herself Of Insurance Industry Bribes Like The NRSC Demands? Yes-- And So Should McCain, McConnell, Grassley, et al
DownWithTyranny! —
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Down With Tyranny is probably the last place online one would come to look for a defense of Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln. There are 41 posts since January 2 of this year with her name tagged. Each and every one is extremely negative. We persuaded Hebiclens -- who had previously only specialized in photographing ...4 days ago -
Will Lieberman Give The Republicans The Margin They Need To Kill Healthcare Reform?
DownWithTyranny! —
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Crooks Forget the public polling that shows most Americans want Congress to pass healthcare reform with a public option . Why forget it? Because your senators not only wont take public opinion into account, they would rather just focus on the Astroturfed rantings of last summers moronic teabaggers than on ...5 days ago -
Campaign finance update: Panda loves Meg
Political Blotter —
Authority: 430
The three daughters of Panda Express cofounders Andrew and Peggy Cherng – Andrea, an attorney; Michelle , an intern at the family’s Chinese fast-food empire ; and Nicole, a student – each gave $25,000 last Monday to Republican Meg Whitman ’s gubernatorial campaign. The parents gave $51,800 back in June. ...5 days ago -
The Self-Serving Nature of Cook County Township Governments
CityEthics.org —
Authority: 127
Its been a year since the Council on Governmental Ethics Laws (COGEL),the association of state and local government ethics professionals, metin Cook County, IL. But the day before COGEL meets in Scottdale, AZ,its time to take another look at one of Americas most unethicalcounties, which includes Chicago. This time ...5 days ago -
Carly Golden Parachute Fiorina Makes Pitch for Campaign Contributions
American Power —
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Just got this finance pitch in my inbox, from Carly Fiorinas campaign : Not interested, of course. Recall Michelle Malkins earlier entry, " Carly Fiorina channels Dede Scozzafava, wields race/gender card against conservative rival ." Dont give this woman money, obviously. Not only is she RINO, she ...6 days ago
