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Defense policy analysis, commentary and discussion.Congressional pressure on the Federal Election Commission by members of Congress, whose campaigns are regulated by the FEC, has been criticized by various groups today.
When Democrats float the idea of a Republican senator joining President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, it usually means they know they can’t defeat the incumbent in an election.
A New York hedge fund company has taken advantage of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Citizens United and contributed $100,000 to a Republican super PAC. The head of the company has similarities to Jack Abramoff.
Two Democratic polls released in the past two days showed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell virtually tied in his re-election race in the Bluegrass State.
National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Jerry Moran has yet to discuss a Senate bid with Michigan Rep. Dave Camp, but he said the Ways and Means chairman would be a “viable candidate” and he plans to reach out to him soon.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., has contributed $219,252 in leftover campaign and PAC funds to establish a scholarship fund for Connecticut students.
Steve Lonegan, the underdog and likely Republican nominee in New Jersey’s Senate special election, is making the rounds in Washington, D.C., this week.
A contentious Democratic primary threatens in Florida’s 2nd District and August is shaping up to be a consequential point in the race.
The political action committee of a tea party group has raised more than $2 million during the first six months of the year, but expenses were very high.
Every year, scores of congressional candidates visit the CQ Roll Call offices to meet with reporters and Contributing Editor Stuart Rothenberg. This feature, “The Candidate,” will ask these congressional hopefuls five questions about their campaigns. Responses and questions have been edited and condensed.
Super PACs, with their ability to receive donations of unlimited amounts, have continued to receive contributions of more than $100,000 this year.
Senate Democrats’ campaign chief urged patience with the party’s recruitment progress as Republicans picked up a top challenger this week in a key race.
Future congressional contests in Maine may seem like déjà vu all over again for voters.
A super PAC encouraging and supporting the 2016 presidential campaign of former Secretary of State and former Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., has reported today raising $1.25 million during the first six months of 2013.
House Democrats face a conundrum in 2014: They can’t run with the president, but they don’t want to run without his campaign organization either.
The federal super PAC of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., reported today raising $6.5 million for her efforts at gun control.
The federal PAC of a state governor who has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate has started to move money to members of Congress from Iowa and New Hampshire.
Arkansas Rep. Tom Cotton’s bid to challenge Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor opens up a potentially competitive House contest in 2014.
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