federal election commission contributions

• Federal Election Commission, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Political Contributions Data, Inc., Defendant-Appellant., 943 F.2d 190 (2nd Cir. 1991)

Richard B. Bader, Associate Gen. Counsel, Washington, D.C. (Lawrence M. Noble, Gen. Counsel, Vivien Clair, Federal Election Com'n, of counsel), for pl...

• Federal Circuits

• Federal Election Commission, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Political Contributions Data, Inc., Defendant-Appellant., 995 F.2d 383 (2nd Cir. 1993)

Vivien Clair, Richard B. Bader, Washington, DC (Federal Election Commission), for plaintiff-appellee. David C. Vladeck, Brian Wolfman, Washington, DC...

• Federal Circuits

• Process

When, early last decade, Republicans were persuaded to accept the entitlement state as a permanent fixture, they abandoned plans to reduce government's role and harnessed it for their own purposes. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay implemented the infamous "K Street Project," which compiled lists from Federal Election Commission databases of political contributions made by the political action committees of America's largest trade associations. Hundreds of association lobbyists were invited to Mr. DeLay's office and shown their place in a "friendly" or "unfriendly" column. When questioned about the nature of the project, Mr. DeLay replied, "If you want to play in our revolution, you have to live by our rules.

• The Washington Times
• May 23, 2011

• Polls and Elections: Hail to the Fundraiser in Chief: The Evolution of Presidential Fundraising Travel, 1977-2004

While much research on political fundraising is based on data from the Federal Election Commission that detail contributions to candidates, political parties, and political action groups, this study examines the other side of the coin-what do presidents do in search of political funds, and how does this relate to other presidential activities? The author systematically analyzes the frequency and geography of presidential fundraising travel from 1977 to 2004 in order to determine which factors are related to where presidents go to raise funds from their supporters, how fundraising travel relates to geographic patterns of other presidential activity, and the evolution of these dynamics over time. The findings indicate that fundraising is a growing part of reelection and party-building eff...

• Presidential Studies Quarterly
• Vol. 40 Nbr. 1, March 2010

• Manchin has $1 Million for 2012 Re-Election Bid

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., has already raised $1,044,999 for his 2012 re-election campaign, according to his latest filings with the Federal Election Commission, which include contributions made by June 30. Manchin raised $448,501 from individual contributors: $151,843 between Jan. 1 and March 31, and $296,658 between April 1 and June 30.

• Charleston Gazette
• July 19, 2011

• Comic Colbert's Ads Urge Iowans to Write in False Name at Poll

NEW YORK - Stephen Colbert's latest attempt at campaign mischief- making involves encouraging Iowans to write in a false name during the weekend's presidential straw poll, but one television station in Des Moines isn't playing along. Colbert, who formed a "super PAC" this year and won approval from the Federal Election Commission to begin taking contributions, is encouraging Iowans to vote for "Rick Parry" during today's test vote for -Republican candidates.

• Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
• August 13, 2011

• Fec Asks Candidate for Report Clarification

LEWISTON - Congressional candidate Jason Levesque of Auburn has received a letter from the Federal Election Commission asking for clarification of contributions listed in a campaign finance report. Levesque, a Republican, is challenging U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud, D- Maine, for Maine's 2nd District seat in 2010.

• Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.
• June 25, 2010

• Campaign 2010: ; Senators Pacs Backing Manchin Bid; Democrat Donors Open Coffers for Governor

INSIDE: Gazette endorsement 4A Several Democratic U.S. senators are apparently hoping to welcome Gov. Joe Manchin into the fold, judging by contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission.

• Charleston Gazette
• August 18, 2010

• Arizona Dems File Fec Complaint Against Republican Congressman John Shadegg

Arizona Democrats, citing what they call suspicious campaign contributions, filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission on Jan. 23 against a leadership political action committee associated with Republican Congressman John Shadegg. The complaint alleges Shadegg's PAC violated campaign finance law by handing over donations to Shadegg's campaign account in coordination with donors who had already contributed the maximum, state Democrats said.

• Arizona Capitol Times
• February 02, 2008

• Fec Mulls Contributions Via Text ; Same Technology Used for Charities

Americans, already using their cell phones to make charitable contributions or vote for favorite contestants on television shows such as "Dancing With the Stars," soon could be dialing in campaign contributions to their favorite members of Congress. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is expected to rule within weeks on a bid by the wireless industry to allow small political donations through text messages, potentially opening up a whole new source of cash for politicians and fundraisers.

• The Washington Times
• November 11, 2010