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Elizabeth Warren decries big money in politics. Her campaign treasurer embodies it.

US politics

Elizabeth Warren has long stood against the role of big money in politics. While she is often vocal about this cause, her campaign treasurer, ‘Personal PAC man’ Paul Egerman, has deep ties to liberal megadonors.

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Mum’s the word: Some Democratic presidential hopefuls won’t discuss their big-dollar ‘bundlers’

Politics
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Inside Donald Trump’s army of super PACs and MAGA nonprofits

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By the numbers: A 2018 money-in-politics index

Finance
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You’re young and broke. Here’s how to still win a congressional seat.

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‘Dark money’ boosts Democratic super PAC that’s battling ‘corrupt campaign finance system’

Politics

Most of BlackPAC’s July income came from a limited liability company.

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There are many rich minorities. So why are there no black Koch brothers?

Politics

A lack of nonwhite megadonors could hamper Democratic hopes of winning back Congress.

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Democratic super PAC hits jackpot with Chinese company stock

Private prisons, gun advocates also have busy spring, new disclosures show.

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Super PACs are spending big on the 2018 primary election season

Politics

New disclosures detail megadonors’ contributions to the 2018 spate of primaries.

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Politicos beware: Court ruling could prompt more transparent campaign spending

Politics

How will the Federal Election Commission apply the new decision?