Eric Cantor Joins the 1% | Public Campaign Action Fund
Eric Cantor is scared of #occupywallstreet. Maybe it's all those ties to Wall Street donors: http://t.co/OzGXWlQV At the “Values Voters Summit” today, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said he...
View ArticleThe Only Candidate Who Gets It? | Public Campaign Action Fund
"Roemer only candidate who seems to get it. Americans fed up with a democracy bought and sold by special interests." http://t.co/T0NTOpAc "I stand by you." Republican presidential candidate, former...
View ArticleScott Brown Holding Fundraiser with Wall St. Lobbyists | Public Campaign...
Guess who's raising money with WallSt lobbyists next week? (hint: It's Scott Brown) http://t.co/jnYVDfHW Last week, Politico reported that “on the Washington cocktail circuit, banking lobbyists are...
View ArticleAnother Mitt Romney Lobbyist Fundraiser | Public Campaign Action Fund
Oh look, Mitt Romney is having ANOTHER lobbyist fundraiser. Including oil lobbyists! http://t.co/CmKIkehu Republican presidential candidate, former Gov. Mitt Romney, whose net worth is somewhere...
View ArticleAmazingly, Eric Cantor & Barack Obama have the same Halloween costume
Amazingly, Eric Cantor & Barack Obama have the same Halloween costume http://t.co/lGwmx47G Amazingly, Eric Cantor & Barack Obama have the same Halloween costume http://t.co/lGwmx47G Link -...
View ArticleWatchdog: Pearce’s Special Interest Corruption Doomed His Recall Election |...
Russell Pearce goes down. Our statement: http://t.co/Cg8USZMv . People are tired of corrupt pols and their special interest favors. Watchdog: Pearce’s Special Interest Corruption Doomed His Recall...
View ArticleStatement in Response to Eviction at Zuccotti Park | Public Campaign Action Fund
Our response to to eviction at Zuccotti: No action by a politician can shut down an idea whose time has come. http://t.co/a670apMu Washington, D.C.--Public Campaign Action Fund (PCAF) released the...
View ArticleAnti-Corruption Watchdog Blasts Lobbying Firm for Planned Attack on Occupy...
Follow up to @chrislhayes reporting--more info on those lobbyists trying to deride #ows http://t.co/1RylwpUV Anti-Corruption Watchdog Blasts Lobbying Firm for Planned Attack on Occupy Wall Street Link...
View ArticleEric Cantor's PAC got $21k in donations from the NYSE after he called...
Eric Cantor's PAC got $21k in donations from the NYSE after he called #OccupyWallStreet a "mob." http://t.co/X8glUG55 #ows Eric Cantor's PAC got $21k in donations from the NYSE after he called...
View Article10 Facts on Lobbying Firm Trying to Discredit Occupy Wall Street | Public...
10 Facts on Lobbying Firm Trying to Discredit Occupy Wall Street | Public Campaign Action Fund http://t.co/RcBa8s5I According to an exclusive by “Up with Chris Hayes” on MSNBC on Saturday, November 19,...
View ArticleBACKGROUND MEMO: Will Wall Street Money Sway CFPB Nomination Votes? | Public...
Watching tomorrow's vote on consumer protection bureau? Our analysis of the Senate's Wall Street cash: http://t.co/KzkyHDos The U.S. Senate is expected to vote Thursday on the nomination of Richard...
View ArticleA handy guide to Mitt Romney's positions on campaign finance.
A handy guide to Mitt Romney's positions on campaign finance. http://t.co/KgeXdxFX A handy guide to Mitt Romney's positions on campaign finance. http://t.co/KgeXdxFX Link - Trackbacks
View ArticleEight Votes | Public Campaign Action Fund
Here is @DavidDonnelly's take on last night's results: http://t.co/d1wAhclj That former Senator Rick Santorum emerged from single digits in the polls to virtually tie former Governor Mitt Romney was an...
View ArticleMitt v. Mitt: Campaign Finance Reform | Public Campaign Action Fund
Romney flips again. Against free political speech, for it, now against it, saying "just get rid of these super PACs." http://t.co/mbXtaRcW 1994: Mitt Romney spoke about the need to reduce the influence...
View ArticleNew Polling: On Anniversary of Citizens United, Voters Want Congress to Act...
New Polling: On Anniversary of Citizens United, Voters Want Congress to Act on Campaign Finance | Public Campaign http://t.co/0nNYhRco New Polling: On Anniversary of Citizens United, Voters Want...
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US Congress paid 4x more by entertainment than software industry to back SOPA http://t.co/yuyvAFbE http://t.co/GynQW8jK http://t.co/5Kov87ot SOPA cosponsors took nearly $2 million in campaign donations...
View Article44 SENATORS BEHIND KEYSTONE BILL TOOK $23 MILLION IN CAMPAIGN CASH FROM BIG...
The 44 Senators who want to force construction of Keystone XL took $23M from big oil: http://t.co/WKpqZTZU #noKXL #350ppm #notcoincidence 44 SENATORS BEHIND KEYSTONE BILL TOOK $23 MILLION IN CAMPAIGN...
View Article44 SENATORS BEHIND KEYSTONE BILL TOOK $22.3 MILLION IN CAMPAIGN CASH FROM BIG...
44 SENATORS BEHIND KEYSTONE BILL TOOK $22.3 MILLION IN CAMPAIGN CASH FROM BIG OIL | Public Campaign Action Fund http://t.co/H3JoNfAI 44 SENATORS BEHIND KEYSTONE BILL TOOK $22.3 MILLION IN CAMPAIGN CASH...
View ArticleMitt Romney (R-1%) | Public Campaign Action Fund
So, what are the professions of Mitt's donors? You won't be surprised: http://t.co/UUInBHsn A recent poll showed that just 39 percent of American voters believe Mitt Romney understands the problems of...
View ArticleRep. Mike Pompeo Writes Op-ed Defending His Top Campaign Donor | Public...
My quick take on that Pompeo op-ed: http://t.co/Y2hgriuI Freshman Rep. Mike Pompeo (R-Kansas) has an op-ed in Politico this morning defending billionaire energy tycoons Charles and David Koch. Link -...
View Article5 NFL team owners have donated to Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign.
5 NFL team owners have donated to Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign. http://t.co/o1OwG1F2 5 NFL team owners have donated to Mitt Romney's 2012 campaign. http://t.co/o1OwG1F2 Link - Trackbacks
View ArticleNRA gave $125K to FL GOP, which passed StandYourGround. Theres no super PAC...
NRA gave $125K to FL GOP, which passed StandYourGround. Theres no super PAC for Moms of Black Boys. http://t.co/dlaVrTgv #trayvonmartin NRA gave $125K to FL GOP, which passed StandYourGround. Theres no...
View ArticleMitt Romney and Tax Day | Public Campaign Action Fund
Did you know that at least 19 billionaires have donated to Romney's super PAC? http://t.co/VgHfpv66 Mitt Romney has filed for an extension on his 2011 tax returns, but most Americans will have already...
View ArticleScott Walker Raises $13.1 Million | Public Campaign Action Fund
At least $1.27M of Scott Walker's donations came from Forbes 400 members. http://t.co/jPh5oVCA #wiunion Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) raised an eye-popping $13.1 million from January 18th through...
View ArticleThe polling is tweeting about? It's here:
The polling @andrewkroll is tweeting about? It's here: http://t.co/kJcQcaJs The polling @andrewkroll is tweeting about? It's here: http://t.co/kJcQcaJs Link - Trackbacks
View ArticleSenators Rewarded for Oil Subsidies Vote #OWS #Exxon #BP #Chevron...
Senators Rewarded for Oil Subsidies Vote http://t.co/8zUNQQJN #OWS #Exxon #BP #Chevron #ConocoPhillips Senators Rewarded for Oil Subsidies Vote http://t.co/8zUNQQJN #OWS #Exxon #BP #Chevron...
View ArticleEric Cantor received $45,250 from 33 JPMorgan donors in May.
Eric Cantor received $45,250 from 33 JPMorgan donors in May. http://t.co/IkdXZBCB Eric Cantor received $45,250 from 33 JPMorgan donors in May. http://t.co/IkdXZBCB Link - Trackbacks
View ArticleScott Brown just hates undisclosed outside spending...but only if it's aimed...
Scott Brown just hates undisclosed outside spending...but only if it's aimed at him. http://t.co/ms6iM3ui #disclose Scott Brown just hates undisclosed outside spending...but only if it's aimed at him....
View ArticleStatement from on Scott Brown's new attack on voters on welfare:
Statement from @DavidDonnelly on Scott Brown's new attack on voters on welfare: http://t.co/CArkT0Zg Statement from @DavidDonnelly on Scott Brown's new attack on voters on welfare: http://t.co/CArkT0Zg...
View ArticleHey y'all, here are some quick facts about Paul Ryan's fundraising (hint:...
Hey y'all, here are some quick facts about Paul Ryan's fundraising (hint: Koch Brothers): http://t.co/nqmXmFS8 Hey y'all, here are some quick facts about Paul Ryan's fundraising (hint: Koch Brothers):...
View ArticlePresident Obama Reaches 200 Fundraising Events | Public Campaign Action Fund
Today, President Obama had his 200th fundraiser since filing for re-election. http://t.co/I1Oe1Fuc With five fundraisers in Chicago on Sunday, President Barack Obama reached the 200-fundraising event...
View ArticlePaul Ryan heading to Las Vegas for fundraiser with Sheldon Adelson | Public...
Paul Ryan wasting no time in meeting with Sheldon Adelson. http://t.co/P7mHIWRR On Tuesday, Mitt Romney's choice for Vice President, Congressman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), will become the latest Republican...
View ArticleRomney: I’ll Share My Pro-Oil Energy Plan With My Donors, But Not the Press |...
At oil exec fundraiser Romney wouldn't discuss energy plan b/c "we have members of the media here." A look at his oil $ http://t.co/leSkO8vq Romney: I’ll Share My Pro-Oil Energy Plan With My Donors,...
View ArticleGOP Platform 2012: Repeal McCain-Feingold, Oppose Disclosure | Public...
GOP platform will oppose the DISCLOSE Act. Remember when previous platforms hearted disclosure? http://t.co/nokmiyJL In an interview over the weekend, attorney and Republican National Committee member...
View ArticleMiss this last night? Democratic party platform on campaign finance and money...
Miss this last night? Democratic party platform on campaign finance and money in politics: http://t.co/tCOUnRrx Miss this last night? Democratic party platform on campaign finance and money in...
View ArticleRomney Super PAC Backer, Scotts Miracle Gro, Fined $12M for Environmental...
Scotts Miracle-Gro, which recently gave $200k to Romney super PAC, was just fined $12M for poison bird seed (and more): http://t.co/gXfJNKTY Romney Super PAC Backer, Scotts Miracle Gro, Fined $12M for...
View ArticleRomney Super PAC Backer, Scotts Miracle Gro, Fined $12M for Environmental...
Romney Super PAC Backer, Scotts Miracle Gro, Fined $12M for Environmental Violations | Public Campaign Action Fund http://t.co/d2i17jPe Romney Super PAC Backer, Scotts Miracle Gro, Fined $12M for...
View ArticleOn Mitt Romney and teachers unions. (via
On Mitt Romney and teachers unions. http://t.co/bQTypMhx (via @pcactionfund) On Mitt Romney and teachers unions. http://t.co/bQTypMhx (via @pcactionfund) Link - Trackbacks
View ArticleBy 2 to 1, voters in tight GOP-held Congressional districts think big donor...
By 2 to 1, voters in tight GOP-held Congressional districts think big donor campaign money is corrupting the race. http://t.co/UophSwIT By 2 to 1, voters in tight GOP-held Congressional districts think...
View ArticleJosh Mandel Doesn't Like Lobbyists...Unless He's Raising Money From Them |...
On Thursday, Josh Mandel complained about the influence of lobbyists in DC. Yesterday, he raised money from them. http://t.co/XKtCqvRy Josh Mandel Doesn't Like Lobbyists...Unless He's Raising Money...
View ArticleSam Waterston Joins Fight for Fair Elections in New York | Public Campaign...
Great to know that Sam Waterston has Joined Fight for Fair Elections in New York | Public Campaign Action Fund http://t.co/mPOlq2BX Public Campaign, along with allies in New York and national partners,...
View Article10 Facts on Lobbying Firm Trying to Discredit Occupy Wall Street | Public...
According to an exclusive by “Up with Chris Hayes” on MSNBC on Saturday, November 19, 2011, Clark Lytle Geduldig & Cranford (CLGC), a Washington, D.C. lobbying firm, authored a memo detailing the...
View ArticlePro-Scott Brown Super PAC Funded by William Koch | Public Campaign Action Fund
Just-filed FEC report shows new pro-Scott Brown super PAC funded almost entirely by William Koch (the other brother): http://t.co/Hgvb0nAL A new report filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC)...
View Articlealong with Friends of Democracy PAC, just released a new candidate briefing...
.@pcactionfund, along with Friends of Democracy PAC, just released a new candidate briefing book on $$ in politics: http://t.co/6LFXI8cZ .@pcactionfund, along with Friends of Democracy PAC, just...
View ArticleChevron Donates $2.5 Million to Elect House Republicans | Public Campaign...
Quick blog post on Chevron's $2.5M corporate donation to help elect House Republicans: http://t.co/IZMbvIhY #MustCredit Oil giant Chevron donated $2,500,000 to the Congressional Leadership Fund, a...
View ArticleBillionaire Who Said Wealthy Have "Insufficient Influence" In...
Billionaire who said wealthy have "insufficient influence" in politics up to $2.6M in donations this cycle. http://t.co/iqogun6X Billionaire Who Said Wealthy Have "Insufficient Influence" In Politics...
View ArticleNew Poll: Voters Push Back Against Big Money Politics | Public Campaign...
Our new polling with @GQRResearch on voter attitudes about all the big money in the 2012 election http://t.co/MrAOF1lq Washington, D.C—The American people are tired of our broken campaign finance...
View ArticleCashing In On Obstruction: How Mitch McConnell’s Abuse of the Filibuster...
Mitch McConnell has been abusing filibuster to benefit his big money donors. Read our new report here: http://t.co/tK1NNq6F #filibuster4sale Cashing In On Obstruction: How Mitch McConnell’s Abuse of...
View ArticleCashing In On Obstruction: How Mitch McConnell’s Abuse of the Filibuster...
Read the full report from @pcactionfund: How McConnell’s Filibuster Abuse Benefits His Big $$ Donors http://t.co/nZtS1eTN #filibuster4sale Cashing In On Obstruction: How Mitch McConnell’s Abuse of the...
View ArticleRead how our esteemed Senate Minority Leader has played the senate to benefit...
Read how our esteemed Senate Minority Leader has played the senate to benefit him and his donors http://t.co/YtnsbJje Read how our esteemed Senate Minority Leader has played the senate to benefit him...
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