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The megabucks of Election 2008

The megabucks of Election 2008
Regardless of who wins tonight, the primary importance of money in our political system remains well-entrenched. Obama has succeeded in taking a page from the Republican playbook (remember W's Pioneers and Rangers ?), outraising McCain by hundreds...
by Ian Donnis | Nov 04, 2008 | with no comments

What's Cicilline doing in 2010?

What's Cicilline doing in 2010?
This question continues to hang in the air, with Frank Caprio and Patrick Lynch representing the most likely Democratic contenders for governor, IMHO, at this stage in the game. Then again, it never hurts to replenish your war chest and to cultivate supporters...
by Ian Donnis | Oct 22, 2008 | with 1 comment(s)

Reed and his campaign contributions

Reed and his campaign contributions
Here's the Cliff Notes' version of today's John Mulligan story about Senator Jack Reed and the big chunk of money he has taken from the fiscal sector, America's favorite new public enemy: 1. Jack Reed, RI's popular senator, accepts...
by Ian Donnis | Oct 12, 2008 | with 1 comment(s)

Progressives on parade

Progressives on parade
One of the leading progressive members of the RI House, and a progressive vying to join the same chamber, are having fundraisers this week. First up, David Segal , whose "times" are a bit different from your father's Oldsmobile: As you may...
by Ian Donnis | Aug 04, 2008 | with no comments

McCain has a bountiful June

McCain has a bountiful June
Via Halperin : Getty/RNC/istockphoto.com McCain topper Davis says the campaign raised more than $22 million in June. And his campaign has nearly $27 million cash on hand, making it his best fundraising month yet. Campaign manager Rick Davis discusses...
by Ian Donnis | Jul 10, 2008 | with no comments

Wall St. (hearts) Obama, the NRA not so much

Wall St. (hearts) Obama, the NRA not so much
An interesting split in presidential support, via Halperin : Wall St .: Wall Street is investing heavily in Barack Obama . Although the Democratic presidential hopeful has vowed to raise capital gains and corporate taxes, financial industry bigs have...
by Ian Donnis | Jul 01, 2008 | with 3 comment(s)

Local Obama fundraiser on Tuesday

Local Obama fundraiser on Tuesday
Matt has the details : Rhode Islanders are invited to attend a health care oriented fundraiser for Obama for America THIS TUESDAY, June 17th at 530pm at the Hi-Hat (3 Davol Square in Providence). Attorney General Patrick Lynch will be joined by David...
by Ian Donnis | Jun 16, 2008 | with 1 comment(s)

Tis the fundraising season

Tis the fundraising season
Matt has a rundown of upcoming times , including a few tonight: Wednesday, June 4th - Fundraising reception for my state Senator Harold Metts from 530pm to 800pm at the Hi-Hat in Providence's Davol Square. The suggested contribution is $50 or $75...
by Ian Donnis | Jun 04, 2008 | with no comments

Segal fundraiser this Thursday

Segal fundraiser this Thursday
There are legislative fundraisers, and then there are legislative fundraisers. Those of Representative David Segal, which have a bit of Mardi Gras, fall into the latter category, and he's got one this week. Please Join Rep Segal for a night of music,...
by Ian Donnis | May 05, 2008 | with no comments

Watson fundraiser tonight at Olives

Watson fundraiser tonight at Olives
House Minority Leader Robert A. Watson of East Greenwich is having a $100-per-person time ($150 for couples, $25 for young Republicans) tonight at Olives , 108 North Main St., Providence, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
by Ian Donnis | Mar 26, 2008 | with 1 comment(s)

Clinton campaign shoots itself in the foot

Clinton campaign shoots itself in the foot
As I wrote last week , the Clinton campaign botched it by alienating David Cicilline. The mayor's in a difficult position, as Buddy Cianci pointed out today, since his headache with the firefighters will come with him if he were to throw his support to...
by Ian Donnis | Feb 25, 2008 | with no comments

Clinton campaign says fundraising bounces back

Clinton campaign says fundraising bounces back
From The Wall Street Journal : While Sen. Hillary Clinton ’s camp was dogged earlier this week of reports over a $5 million loan to herself and a handful of staff temporarily going without pay , her communications director told reporters today that they...
by Ian Donnis | Feb 08, 2008 | with no comments

Politico: Obama on $30M pace for February

Politico: Obama on $30M pace for February
With the Clinton campaign facing funding issues, Obama is rolling : Barack Obama ’s campaign is on track to raise another $30 million in February, sources close to the Illinois senator say, while Hillary Rodham Clinton ’s spokesman revealed Wednesday...
by Ian Donnis | Feb 07, 2008 | with no comments

Obama raised $32 million in January

Obama raised $32 million in January
The Page : *Matches his previous three-month record.* The most ever raised by a Democrat in the January of an election year. Campaign manager Plouffe on media call says they also added 170,000 new donors. Strongest money-raising day was after losing New...
by Ian Donnis | Jan 31, 2008 | with no comments

The legislature's bad move on campaign donations

The legislature's bad move on campaign donations
Justice Brandeis famously said that sunlight is the best disinfectant. So it is with campaign donations and the public's ability to scrutinize them. If people know who and what is funding their lawmakers , it makes it that much easier to guard against...
by Ian Donnis | Nov 02, 2007 | with no comments
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