Tag Archives: Federal Election Commission

Why the 2012 Election Will Be the Most Expensive Ever

Posted on June 9, 2011 by editor

The 2012 elections are shaping up to be the priciest in history, with the political parties and ostensibly independent “outside groups” gearing up to spend many hundreds of millions of dollars, most of it on political advertising, much of it … Continue reading →

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Rick Santorum Establishes Presidential Exploratory Committee Ahead Of 2012

Posted on May 23, 2011 by editor

Santorum on Tuesday said he had established a presidential exploratory committee and would participate in Thursday’s debate in South Carolina, an early presidential nominating state. The Pennsylvania Republican previously had filed a preliminary committee with the Federal Election Commission. HuffPo

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Obama to file for re-election as early as next week

Posted on April 1, 2011 by editor

By Lynn Sweet on March 31, 2011 4:56 PM WASHINGTON–President Obama will register as a 2012 re-election candidate as early as next week, I’ve learned, with the Federal Election Commission filing possibly coming as early as Monday. Chicago Sun-Times Related … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul aide files complaint over Donald Trump’s private jet

Posted on March 26, 2011 by editor

The back-and-forth between Trump and Paul has prompted a booster of the Texas congressman filing a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against the billionaire potential 2012 hopeful. Politico Related articles Ron Paul Supporter Accuses Donald Trump of Breaking Federal … Continue reading →

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DNC & RNC see red

Posted on February 21, 2011 by editor

The Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee both report being millions in the red as they gear up for the 2012 election cycle. CNN Related articles RNC Raises $5.7 Million in January Under New Chairman Reince Priebus (politicsdaily.com) … Continue reading →

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Romney PAC Raises $4.7 Million to Lead Potential 2012 Hopefuls

Posted on February 10, 2011 by editor

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney raised $4.7 million for his federal political action committee last year, more than any other potential 2012 Republican presidential candidate, Federal Election Commission reports show. Business Week Related articles Mitt’s Big Money Shell Game (thedailybeast.com) … Continue reading →

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