http://www.mail.com/subjects/3230-political-action-committees.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/3230-political-action-committees.html http://www.mail.com/news/world/2082570-rubios-pac-airing-ads-defending-ayotte-guns.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A political group backed by Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida is coming to the aid of New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte, airing a new television ad in the Republican's home state defending her stance on gun legislation. Rubio's Reclaim America political action committee says in the new ad that Ayotte has sought to reduce gun violence ... Mon, 13 May 2013 21:23:50 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2082570-rubios-pac-airing-ads-defending-ayotte-guns.html 2013-05-13T21:23:50Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2066546-mass-gop-candidate-gomez.html BOSTON (AP) — Republican Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez is on his own — at least for now. National Republican allies, conservative activists and major GOP donors outside Democratic-leaning Massachusetts are skeptical of Gomez's chances in the state's June 25 special election to replace former Sen. John Kerry. While local Republicans ar... Mon, 06 May 2013 19:06:43 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2066546-mass-gop-candidate-gomez.html 2013-05-06T19:06:43Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/2040172-bill-would-force-super-pacs-to-reveal-their-donors.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Two senators hope to require political groups to name the donors who spend millions of dollars to influence federal campaigns. Legislation sponsored by Democrat Ron Wyden of Oregon and Republican Lisa Murkowski of Alaska would require so-called super PACs to reveal their sources of money, just as federal candidates must do. Outside group... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:47:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/2040172-bill-would-force-super-pacs-to-reveal-their-donors.html 2013-04-23T21:47:31Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1983934-gop-moves-to-plug-technology-gap-with-democrats.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Embarrassed by how the last presidential election exposed their yesteryear technology, Republicans are turning to a younger generation of tech-savvy social media experts and software designers to improve communications with voters, predict their behavior and track opponents more vigorously. After watching President Barack Obama win re-el... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:14:53 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1983934-gop-moves-to-plug-technology-gap-with-democrats.html 2013-03-29T00:14:53Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1979396-sd-sen-johnson-to-retire-cites-health-age.html VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Entering the auditorium on a motorized scooter and delivering remarks in halting speech, South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson announced Tuesday that he would retire next year at the end of his term and acknowledged he remains limited by a 2006 health crisis that nearly killed him. Smiling and joking at times as he made the announcement at... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 03:01:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1979396-sd-sen-johnson-to-retire-cites-health-age.html 2013-03-27T03:01:07Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1975806-bloomberg-mayor-group-tout-big-gun-control-push.html NEW YORK (AP) — A new $12 million television ad campaign from Mayors Against Illegal Guns will push senators in key states to back gun control efforts, including comprehensive background checks. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the ad buy Saturday — just days after Senate Democrats touted stronger background checks while acknowledging insuf... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:33:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1975806-bloomberg-mayor-group-tout-big-gun-control-push.html 2013-03-24T02:33:03Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1920296-illinois-congressional-race-bloomberg-clout.html CHICAGO (AP) — In the race to replace former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's super PAC followed a simple strategy: Choose a strong anti-gun candidate, attack rivals supported by the National Rifle Association and add in $2.2 million in resources. It worked. Bloomberg's candidate, former Illinois lawmaker Robin Kelly, sailed past... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:40:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1920296-illinois-congressional-race-bloomberg-clout.html 2013-02-27T23:40:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1902008-bloomberg-defends-super-pac-anti-gun-ads-il.html CHICAGO (AP) — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg waded deeper Tuesday into the Chicago-area election to replace former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., defending his super PAC's $2 million in anti-gun ads attacking a former congresswoman and candidate in the race. Gun control has emerged as a main issue on the campaign trail, and television commercials and mai... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:01:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1902008-bloomberg-defends-super-pac-anti-gun-ads-il.html 2013-02-20T00:01:34Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1898256-hutchinson-exits-race-jacksons-us-house-seat.html CHICAGO (AP) — A well-known Illinois state senator dropped her bid Sunday for the U.S. House seat vacated by Jesse Jackson Jr., narrowing the field and consolidating key support behind another Democrat in a race where gun control has emerged as a central issue. State Sen. Toi Hutchinson, targeted in recent days by critical anti-gun campaign ads funded by ... Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:46:59 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1898256-hutchinson-exits-race-jacksons-us-house-seat.html 2013-02-17T22:46:59Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883716-report-menendez-emails-sought-to-aid-donors-firm.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Emails between Sen. Robert Menendez's office and the Homeland Security Department describe efforts by his staff in January to thwart U.S. donations of cargo-screening equipment to the government of the Dominican Republic. Donated equipment could have jeopardized a port security contract benefiting a close Menendez associate and fundraiser. ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1883716-report-menendez-emails-sought-to-aid-donors-firm.html 2013-02-11T20:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1878768-njs-menendez-defends-actions-donors-behalf.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Robert Menendez defended his actions on behalf of a top campaign contributor, saying that being a donor doesn't disqualify someone from getting his help. "The fact that someone is a donor does not do away with the right or the opportunity to consider whether something is correct or incorrect, to ask questions, raise concerns," Menen... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1878768-njs-menendez-defends-actions-donors-behalf.html 2013-02-08T22:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1875256-menendez-called-govt-way-to-help-donor.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Robert Menendez acknowledged Thursday that his office contacted U.S. health agencies in a way that would help the biggest political donor to his re-election, the same eye doctor whose private jet Menendez used for two personal trips to the Dominican Republic. The senator denied to The Associated Press that he sought to intervene imp... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1875256-menendez-called-govt-way-to-help-donor.html 2013-02-07T20:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1870224-pac-stirs-gop-rivalries-tea-party-angst.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans' struggles to redefine their party are intensifying, as tea party insurgents and establishment Republicans vie to control congressional primaries, and GOP leaders try to expand their focus beyond the deficit. Grassroots conservatives are condemning a new bid by wealthy donors to vet future Senate and House nominees. The donor... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1870224-pac-stirs-gop-rivalries-tea-party-angst.html 2013-02-05T20:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1864472-florida-surgeon-center-sen-menendez-trips.html WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — To some, Dr. Salomon Melgen was a miracle worker who brought sight to the blind. To others, he was a smooth political player known for rubbing elbows and jet-setting. Whichever version of Melgen roused the interest of the FBI, which raided his offices this week, their investigation has illuminated the surgeon's ability to buil... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 21:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1864472-florida-surgeon-center-sen-menendez-trips.html 2013-02-02T21:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1855650-giffords-pleads-gun-curbs-nra-fights.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Severely wounded and still recovering, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords begged lawmakers at an emotional hearing Wednesday to act quickly to curb firearms because "Americans are counting on you." Not everyone agreed, underscoring the national political divide over gun control. Giffords' 80-word plea was the day's most riveting moment, deli... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1855650-giffords-pleads-gun-curbs-nra-fights.html 2013-01-30T22:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1854974-clinton-supporters-form-super-pac-case-runs.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Some grass-roots supporters of Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have formed a super PAC to help a potential Clinton presidential campaign in 2016 — even though Clinton says she hasn't decided her plans. A super PAC called "Ready for Hillary" was registered with the Federal Election Commission on Friday and the group plans to lau... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1854974-clinton-supporters-form-super-pac-case-runs.html 2013-01-29T21:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1831596-big-party-democrats-quiet-reflection-gop.html WASHINGTON (AP) — For many Republicans, this is a good weekend to get away from it all. With hundreds of thousands of Democrats traveling to nation's capital for President Barack Obama's inauguration activities, Republicans and supporters of last fall's GOP presidential candidate, Mitt Romney, are leaving town, or staying put and trying to avoid the crowd... Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1831596-big-party-democrats-quiet-reflection-gop.html 2013-01-19T12:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1828950-nonprofit-to-promote-obama-agenda.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In an unprecedented move, President Barack Obama's vaunted political organization is being turned into a nonprofit group — funded in part by corporate money — to mobilize support behind the president's second-term agenda. The tax-exempt organization will be called Organizing for Action and seek to harness the energy of Obama's re-electio... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1828950-nonprofit-to-promote-obama-agenda.html 2013-01-18T18:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1805922-giffords-kelly-launch-gun-control-lobbying-effort.html TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Tuesday was not just a day for Tucson to remember the victims of the deadly shooting that severely injured then-U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. It was also a day when residents could see firsthand the nation's gun debate play out in a busy parking lot outside a city police station. On one side was a councilman who supports gun control l... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:18:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1805922-giffords-kelly-launch-gun-control-lobbying-effort.html 2013-01-09T02:18:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1751104-shadowy-donor-record-super-pac-checks.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer in Tennessee who is mysteriously linked to millions of dollars in campaign contributions steered to congressional candidates doubled his investments in the weeks before Election Day and quietly funneled $6.8 million more to a prominent tea party group, according to new financial statements filed with the government. William Rose... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1751104-shadowy-donor-record-super-pac-checks.html 2012-12-07T22:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1751434-corporate-money-to-help-pay-obama-inauguration.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In a reversal from four years ago, President Barack Obama will accept unlimited sums of money from corporations and individuals to pay for events surrounding his inauguration, a spokeswoman said Friday. Lobbyists, political action committees and foreign entities, however, will still be banned from underwriting the costs of the gala event... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1751434-corporate-money-to-help-pay-obama-inauguration.html 2012-12-07T18:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1750396-election-hits-2b-mark-amid-last-minute-donations.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Remarkable for its last-minute surge of contributions, the U.S. presidential election witnessed unprecedented sums of cash boosting two men in their quest for the White House. It was a cost that surpassed $2 billion and sometimes came with the cloak of anonymity for billionaire donors. The election was the first in which "super" politica... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1750396-election-hits-2b-mark-amid-last-minute-donations.html 2012-12-07T08:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1749472-2-billion-price-tag-presidential-election.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The 2012 presidential election broke the $2 billion milestone in its final weeks, becoming the most expensive in American political history, according to final federal finance reports released Thursday. The reports detailed a last-minute cascade of money from mega-donors and an onslaught of spending by the Obama and Romney campaigns and "super" political ac... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1749472-2-billion-price-tag-presidential-election.html 2012-12-07T02:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1742394-tea-party-group-chief-quits-cites-internal-split.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Eased out with an $8 million payout provided by an influential Republican fundraiser, former GOP House Majority Leader Dick Armey says he has left the conservative tea party group FreedomWorks because of an internal split over the group's future direction. A confidential contract obtained by The Associated Press shows that Armey agreed i... Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1742394-tea-party-group-chief-quits-cites-internal-split.html 2012-12-04T20:17:00Z