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Ambiguities in campaign finance rules allow big money to work in the dark

By | 11.09.11 | 11:42 am

On July 19th, 2011, Mitt Romney attended a dinner party for potential donors put on by the super Political Action Committee (PAC), Restore Our Future. Under the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) coordination guidelines, Romney’s presence at the fundraiser didn’t cross any boundaries, as long as he didn’t explicitly ask More…

Perry-supporting super PAC begins ad buy in Iowa

By | 11.08.11 | 8:03 pm | More from The Iowa Independent

A super-PAC backing GOP presidential candidate and Texas Gov. Rick Perry has begun buying ads in the Des Moines TV market, while Perry himself is continuing a media blitz in the Hawkeye State that began in late October.

Paul still leading TV ad buys in Iowa

By | 11.08.11 | 5:26 pm | More from The Iowa Independent

(Photo: Douglas Burns/Carroll Daily Times Herald)

Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) continues to buy ads in the Des Moines network TV market, with spots scheduled to run through Nov. 13 at the local CBS affiliate.

Colbert, Roemer take on Karl Rove, Nebraska Dems maneuvering

By | 11.08.11 | 12:40 pm | More from The Iowa Independent

Comedian Stephen Colbert, who long ago mixed reality and comedy with the formation of his own Super PAC, has offered back-hand support of a Federal Elections Commission request by American Crossroads to feature federal candidates in ads developed and marketed by the PAC.

New group allowed even more secretive donations forms for Perry

By | 10.05.11 | 4:28 pm

In an effort to further outpace campaign finance disclosure rules, supporters of presidential candidate Rick Perry have formed a group which, under IRS rules, can accept unlimited contributions from secret donors.

PAC supportive of Bachmann says Perry soft on unauthorized immigration

By | 09.12.11 | 10:17 am | More from The Minnesota Independent

A conservative PAC aligned with U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann’s presidential bid is targeting Texas Gov. Rick Perry on immigration in a spate of radio ads starting Tuesday in South Carolina.

Super PAC supporting Bachmann goes after Perry spending record

By | 09.01.11 | 3:44 pm | More from The Minnesota Independent

Keep Conservatives United, a Super PAC supporting GOP presidential contender Michele Bachmann, released an ad this week attacking one of Bachmann’s main competitors for the Republican nomination, Rick Perry. The ad claims Perry engaged in record borrowing as governor of Texas.

The saga of Stephen Colbert, ‘Parry’ and Iowa’s WOI

By | 08.19.11 | 12:33 pm | More from The Iowa Independent

For those who have bored of Stephen Colbert’s “PARRY-with-an-A-GATE” pseudo-drama, there’s a more reality-ridden report below on Wisconsin’s Russ Feingold. For those that simply need more silliness, read on.

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert to run Iowa ad

By | 08.09.11 | 6:31 pm | More from The Iowa Independent

Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert might be ready to flex the muscles of his newly established Super PAC, and he seems willing to begin the work-out in Iowa.

Christine O’Donnell to create new super PAC

By | 12.08.10 | 10:36 am

Christine O’Donnell lost her U.S. Senate race in Delaware by seventeen points — but she had $924,800 still left over in her campaign account after the election was over, odd for a candidate who complained that the national Republican Party was not doing enough fundraising to help her. She’s More…