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BREAKING: Election 2010 Outside Political Spending Officially Eclipses Such Expenditures From 2004 Cycle
Special interests have today passed a major milepost in influencing U.S. political elections. Groups have thrown more money into the 2010 midterm elections than they did during the 2004 election cycle -- when, on top of congressional contests, Republican President George W. Bush and Democrat John Kerry battled for the presidency.
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Ten Weeks Out From Election Day, Outside Spending Passes 2008 Total
We haven't yet reached the traditional start of the presidential election season, but that hasn't stopped outside groups from unleashing a torrent of advertising on the political landscape early on this election cycle. Read Post
Independent Groups Set Record Pace for Outside Spending in a Midterm Election
Ideological groups, business associations and unions have set a record pace for outside spending in a midterm election cycle, according to a fresh analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics. Read Post
Democrats Pocket More Campaign Cash from Special Interests Ahead of 2010 Midterm Elections
The cost of the 2010 election cycle is on pace to break the record for a midterm election, set during the 2006 cycle. And across the board, Democrats, who now control the White House and both chambers of Congress, are on the receivi... Read Post