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campaign-disclosure bill: CEOs have to appear in Campaign ads but not Union Bosses

June 24th, 2010 | Comments Off

campaign-disclosure bill: CEOs have to appear in Campaign ads but not Union Bosses

Corporate CEOs would have to appear in campaign ads they fund, under a political disclosure bill the House just passed by a narrow margin. Democrats, hoping to rein in special-interest spending before November’s midterm elections, pushed the measure, which would impose broad new disclosure rules on political spending. The bill, approved by a 219-206 vote, was opposed by Republicans who cast it as violating free-speech protections and filled with exemptions for … Read entire article »

Filed under: 2010, 2010 election, Campaign, campaign contributions, campaign finance

Alvin Greene: Time’s “Man of the Year” – Politisite

June 18th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Alvin Greene: Time’s “Man of the Year” – Politisite

Alvin Greene is not only the Democratic Candidate for United States Senate, he also has aspirations for a greater calling.  Greene told Time Magazine, “I am also the best person to be Time magazine’s Man of the Year.” Since the South Carolina Democratic primary for the Senate took place earlier this month, it seemed like the only person not talking about Alvin Greene… was Alvin Greene. But Greene broke his silence to Time magazine reporter Michael … Read entire article »

Filed under: 2010, 2010 election, Politics

Sarah Palin Endorses Nikki Haley for SC Governor

May 13th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Sarah Palin Endorses Nikki Haley for SC Governor

Former Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin will appear on the Capital steps  Friday at 5:30 pm to Endorse State Representative Nikki Haley for Governor of South Carolina Here is the Campaign Press release: GOVERNOR SARAH PALIN WILL BE IN COLUMBIA, SC TOMORROW EVENING, FRIDAY MAY 14TH, TO ENDORSE NIKKI HALEY FOR GOVERNOR Columbia, SC – Today, the Haley for Governor campaign is proud to announce that former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin will … Read entire article »

Filed under: Columbia, Nikki Haley, Politics, South Carolina, sarah palin

Obama Administration blocks Fannie and Freddie FOIA request

March 12th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Obama Administration blocks Fannie and Freddie FOIA request

Judicial Watch, the public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, announced today that it has filed a new motion in its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that would force the Obama administration to release documents related to political contributions made by the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. According to the FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac might … Read entire article »

Filed under: FOIA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Freedom of Information Act, Judicial Watch, Obama administration, Politics, campaign contributions

The Most Memorable Campaign Ads from Eisenhower to Obama

March 12th, 2010 | 1 Comment

The Most Memorable Campaign Ads from Eisenhower to Obama

The advent of television fundamentally changed the nature of political campaigns: Candidates were suddenly able to reach voters through paid advertisements beamed directly into their homes. More recently, the rise of the Internet and YouTube has allowed candidates to reach even wider audiences. Take a look at some of the most memorable presidential campaign spots, from Eisenhower to Obama. Everyone over 50 can remember the Johnson ad called ‘daisy’ How about the … Read entire article »

Filed under: Campaign, Featured, Politics

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