Republican Presidential candidates must deal with powerbroker Koch Brothers and enormous resources
Money Politics articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Money Politics section includes news about the efforts to reduce the influence of money over the election system that has grown substantially since the Citizens United ruling. Also see our entire section on Money Politics or our articles on Political Lobbying.
New Money in Politics Fight Led by NY’s Zephyr Teachout
Once candidate for New York Governor, Zephyr Teachout now leading campaign finance reform push
Iran Nuclear Deal Lobbying Takes Washington DC
Congress beset by lobbying groups opposed to Iran nuclear deal ahead of key votes to block progress
Lawrence Lessig Explains Practical Election Finance Reform
Encouraging small donations through matching funds is the only way to curb corruption as Lawrence Lessig explains
A Look at Presidential Candidate Fundraising Thus Far
Lessons learnt from current levels of Presidential candidate fundraising after Citizens United
Silicon Valley Lobbyists Becoming Major Political Power
National politicians find that lure of big money from Silicon Valley lobbyists is irresistible
Why I Am Running For President As An Independent
On March 30, 2015, I announced that I am an independent candidate for President of the United States of America. My primary reasons for making this decision are discussed here.
The Most Powerful Special Interest Groups in New Jersey
Using huge cash investments, top special interest groups hold New Jersey state government hostage
Bankers, Government Pensions and Borrowed Money
Wall Street pushing to renew lending program for government pensions is getting big state support
The Spiking Corruption Plague Across America
FBI launches record number of investigations in unusual federal, state and local corruption plague