/tags/super-pac Super PAC en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:08:29 GMT /politics/2019-01-17/outside-special-interest-groups-outspent-crow-coffman-in-key-house-race Special interest groups poured money into 16 hot political races across the country in 2018, including the one in which Democratic Rep. Jason Crow ousted… Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:08:29 GMT /politics/2019-01-17/outside-special-interest-groups-outspent-crow-coffman-in-key-house-race Michael de Yoanna, Leigh Paterson /education/2015-07-29/jeffco-school-board-recall-is-a-microcosm-of-polarized-politics Critics of three Jefferson County school board members have turned in double the amount of signatures needed to force a recall election. If the signatures… Wed, 29 Jul 2015 17:47:58 GMT /education/2015-07-29/jeffco-school-board-recall-is-a-microcosm-of-polarized-politics /politics/2014-10-18/outside-spending-underscores-colorados-close-senate-race Whether it’s advertising on television, commercial radio or even YouTube, both sides in Colorado’s U.S. Senate race are ramping up their efforts to get a… Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:21:31 GMT /politics/2014-10-18/outside-spending-underscores-colorados-close-senate-race Dan Greenwood /npr-news/2014-04-22/ready-for-hillary-clintons-campaign-in-waiting A shadow campaign is underway, raising small donations by selling T-shirts and baby onesies and holding fundraisers, all just waiting for Clinton to say that, yes, she is running for president. Tue, 22 Apr 2014 07:28:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-04-22/ready-for-hillary-clintons-campaign-in-waiting Mara Liasson /npr-news/2014-02-13/citizens-united-critics-fight-money-with-money Four years after the controversial Supreme Court ruling, the meaning of campaign finance reform depends on whom you ask. But those advocating for stronger laws are organizing a long campaign of their own to reduce the political influence of big money. Thu, 13 Feb 2014 08:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-02-13/citizens-united-critics-fight-money-with-money Peter Overby /npr-news/2013-05-16/some-lawmakers-want-big-budget-groups-included-in-irs-debate The Justice Department is investigating the IRS's flagging of grass-roots conservative groups that sought nonprofit status. But some lawmakers want the debate extended to look at the well-financed activities of existing 501(c)(4) groups that spent millions in the 2012 elections. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-16/some-lawmakers-want-big-budget-groups-included-in-irs-debate Peter Overby /npr-news/2013-05-03/democrats-have-high-hopes-of-defeating-sanford-in-s-c South Carolina's 1st Congressional District hasn't elected a Democrat since 1978. But in a race against scandal-ridden former Gov. Mark Sanford, Democrats think their candidate, Elizabeth Colbert Busch, has a chance to pull it off in Tuesday's special election. Fri, 03 May 2013 18:36:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-03/democrats-have-high-hopes-of-defeating-sanford-in-s-c Kathy Lohr /npr-news/2013-05-03/why-lobbying-is-now-increasingly-in-the-shadows Reversing a trend that dates back to the 1990s, the lobbying industry is becoming more secretive. And campaign money now looms ever larger as a critical element in the persuasion business. Fri, 03 May 2013 07:24:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-03/why-lobbying-is-now-increasingly-in-the-shadows Peter Overby /npr-news/2013-04-27/bloomberg-aims-his-money-at-gun-control-opponents New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg seems determined to become the formidable adversary the NRA has never had. The billionaire mayor is spending from his personal fortune to help defeat lawmakers who voted against gun control proposals last week. His first target: Democrat Mark Pryor of Arkansas. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-27/bloomberg-aims-his-money-at-gun-control-opponents Ailsa Chang /npr-news/2013-04-24/giffords-groups-radio-ads-hit-mcconnell-ayotte-on-gun-vote A pro-gun control superPAC started by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, onetime astronaut Mark Kelly, launched radio ads against Republican Sens. Mitch McConnell and Kelly Ayotte for voting against bipartisan background check legislation. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:33:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-04-24/giffords-groups-radio-ads-hit-mcconnell-ayotte-on-gun-vote Frank James