Reporting on Campaign Finance
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Political ad spending hikes prices, cuts inventory
Chances are good, especially if you live in a swing state, that you’re being bombarded by political ads.
NPR
Trump continues to trail well behind Clinton in fundraising
Donald Trump raised $90 million in August. But it's no match for Hillary Clinton, who raised $143 million in August, her campaign reported.
PBS NEWSHOUR
Clinton campaign halfway to $1 billion fundraising goal
Hillary Clinton’s campaign is halfway to its goal of raising a billion dollars for the 2016 race, according to her finance director.
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With Trump, the more he tells us, the less we know
Presidential candidates are required to disclose the sources of their income to the FEC. But we don't always get a full picture of their true wealth.
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Major political donors like the Kochs now focusing on loc...
The decision to focus down-ballot is also about getting bang for the buck.
NPR
Money race accelerates for Clinton and Trump
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump both had a second month of strong fundraising in July, the month that they claimed their parties' nominations.
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