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Trump will once again be in a courtroom while Biden campaigns.

Trump faces criminal trial in NY while Biden focuses on campaign events. Campaign-finance shows Trump spending less than Biden, with PA primaries ongoing. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to storm in first public address since New York trial

Donald Trump called for debates with Joe Biden before canceling his own appearance at a rally due to an approaching rainstorm. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Trump Demands a Cut of Donations From Campaigns That Use His Name

Trump's campaign imposes a tax on using his name for campaign materials to help close financial gap with Biden. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Trump, Trailing Biden in Cash, Relies on Big Donors to Try to Catch Up

Former President Trump relies on major donors to close financial gap with Democrats. [ more ]

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How Trump Is Scrambling to Raise Cash

Trump hosts private dinners at Mar-a-Lago with Republican financiers to address cash shortfall against Biden.

Trump's financial disparity with Biden is a pressing issue, relying on charm offensives for political and financial support. [ more ]

Miami Herald

There's a crowded race for Miami-Dade sheriff. Here's a look at who is raising the most

The race for Miami-Dade County sheriff in 2024 has 17 candidates, with Joe Sanchez and James Reyes leading in fundraising. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Ain't Gonna Get Him There': CNN Tallies Up How Many Sneakers and Bibles Trump Would Have to Sell to Match Biden Fundraising Haul

Trump would need to sell over 400,000 bibles or 62,657 sneakers to match Biden's $25 million fundraiser haul.

Biden's fundraiser featured high ticket prices, showcasing how much Trump would need to match similar fundraising amounts. [ more ]

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Biden campaign touts record-setting fundraising haul for single event

Biden's event at Radio City Music Hall raised $25m, setting a record for single political event fundraising in the US.

The fundraising success highlights Biden's strong ties to deep-pocketed supporters despite a lag in the polls. [ more ]

Axios

"Broke Don": Biden campaign mocks Trump over huge cash advantage

Democrats have a significant fundraising advantage over Republicans in the upcoming election.

Trump's legal expenses are depleting his campaign funds rapidly. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Steve Garvey lags behind Democrats in California Senate race fundraising

Former baseball player and Republican candidate Steve Garvey has raised far less money than his Democratic rivals in the California U.S. Senate race.

Fundraising numbers are used as a proxy for a candidate's viability for statewide office in California. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Democratic candidates for state's attorney ramping up fundraising

Judge Eileen O'Neill Burke has nearly $250,000 ready to spend for her campaign to become Cook County state's attorney.

Clayton Harris III raised $15,000 more than O'Neill Burke in the final quarter of 2023, but O'Neill Burke has more funds available for 2024. [ more ]

time.com

5 Takeaways from the New Campaign Finance Reports

Former President Trump's campaign is using donor funds to cover mounting legal expenses.

President Biden has a financial advantage over Trump for a potential reelection campaign. [ more ]

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5 Takeaways From the Financial Reports of 2024 Candidates

President Biden has a financial advantage over Trump and Nikki Haley has significant funds for her campaign.

Ron DeSantis's failed presidential campaign cost over $160 million. [ more ]

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4 years ago

Five takeaways from Democrats' 2020 fundraising

Biden had low cash reserves entering 2020 compared to rivals like Sanders and Warren.

Biden's campaign relies on wealthy supporters like George Marcus to help fill the financial gaps. [ more ]

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Rep. George Santos' lawyer asks to keep bond cosigners' names sealed

Indicted Rep. George Santos' attorney has filed a letter asking the judge overseeing the New York Republican's case to keep the names of the people who put up his $500,000 bond sealed.Attorney Joseph Murray objected to a motion by news organizations, including CNN, for the judge to make public the names of the cosigners following Santos' indictment on campaign finance and fraud charges in New York in early May.

Mission Local

Mission District

Mission Local nets pair of Society of Professional Journalists awards

Subscribe to our daily newsletter and have the latest stories from Mission Local delivered directly to your inbox.Mission Local data maven Will Jarrett and arts writer Andrew Gilbert have each been honored with top prizes by the Society of Professional Journalists Northern California Chapter.Gilbert drew raves for his coverage of the music scene in the Mission.

Austin Monitor

Austin

Reports show wide disparities in fundraising among candidates - Austin Monitor

Monday, November 7, 2022 by Jo Clifton
Last week, candidates running for City Council submitted their final campaign finance reports before Tuesday's election, revealing a wide array of funds across campaigns and districts.DISTRICT 9
With Council Member Kathie Tovo stepping down, numerous people are vying to take the downtown seat.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Billionaire Gov. J.B. Pritzker uses trust to skirt contribution limits in Illinois Supreme Court races

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker is using his personal trust fund to circumvent contribution limits in two races that will determine whether his party maintains its 4-3 majority on the Illinois Supreme Court.Pritzker earlier this year signed into law a measure that limits contributions to a judicial candidate from "any single person" to $500,000.

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Canada news

Meta shares plummet 20% after earnings released, company now worth what it was in 2017 | CBC News

Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday reported that its revenue declined for a second consecutive quarter, hurt by falling advertising sales as it faces competition from TikTok's wildly popular video app.The quarter's weak results raised fresh questions about whether Meta's plans to spend $10 billion US a year on the metaverse a concept that doesn't quite exist yet and possibly never will is prudent while its main source of revenue is faltering.

Politics NY

Brooklyn

Goldman rakes in $1.2M in campaign cash, but rivals aren't shaken

As Dan Goldman, lead counsel in former President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial, celebrated raising $1.2 million over the past month in his bid to represent the newly-redrawn 10th Congressional District Tuesday, his opponents' campaigns say they don't think those dollars necessarily make him a shoo-in for the August 23 primary.

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Tony Earl, Progressive Former Governor of Wisconsin, Dies at 86

Tony Earl, a Democrat who served one term as Wisconsin's governor in the 1980s and went on to become a leading advocate of campaign and election finance reforms and a champion of environmental causes, died on Thursday in Madison, Wis.He was 86.His daughter Julia Earl announced his death to The Associated Press.

Truthout

Santos Campaign Filed Dozens of Expenses 1 Penny Below Receipt Reporting Limit

Records show 37 expenditures valued at $199.99 - just short of the amount at which campaigns must keep receipts.Congressman-elect George Santos joins the newly elected GOP members of the Senate and Congress during a press conference on November.9, 2022, in Baldwin, New York.Alejandra Villa Loarca / Newsday RM via Getty Images Newly uncovered campaign records filed by Rep. George Santos (R-New York) show dozens of expenditures just one cent below a crucial reporting limit, raising yet more questions about the embattled freshman Republican's financial practices during his campaign.

Austin Monitor

Austin

Which candidates will receive the city's Fair Campaign money? - Austin Monitor

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 by Jo Clifton
Runoff candidates who followed the rules for receiving disbursements from Austin's Fair Campaign Finance Fund are expecting to receive thousands of dollars to help them in the Dec. 13 runoff election.Those candidates include Daniela Silva and Linda Guerrero and possibly José Velásquez, Zohaib Qadri and Ryan Alter.

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San Jose Inside

2 days ago

California

CA Legislators Want to Roll Back Limits on Local Campaign Gifts

A 2022 law limited campaign contributions to $250 to local elected officials from donors with specific interests. There's a bill to raise the limit to $1,000 and ease restrictions. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

For the third year in a row, this California lawmaker hosted a Super Bowl fundraiser

Former State Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins hosted a Super Bowl fundraiser for the third consecutive year

The fundraiser was for Atkins' 'California Works' ballot measure committee, which raises money for ballot measures she supports [ more ]

Slate Magazine

6 days ago

Cryptocurrency

The Crypto Bros Are Back-and They Have a Dangerous Political Goal

The cryptocurrency sector, despite recent setbacks, is regaining strength and forming political alliances to potentially become a significant force in the 2024 elections. [ more ]

Coindesk

Cryptocurrency

Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Raises $4.9M From Winklevoss Twins: Report

Fairshake received $4.9 million funding from Winklevoss twins for crypto-friendly candidates

Fairshake has raised over $85 million to support leaders endorsing crypto [ more ]

Mission Local

3 weeks ago

Mission District

Meet the District 3 candidates: 'Tell us about your campaign finance'

Candidates in District 3 are asked one question per week with 100 words response, compiling responses for voter awareness. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

Meet the District 1 candidates: How will you navigate city bureaucracy and get things done?

Candidates respond to questions in 100 words or fewer each week.

Information on candidates' length of residency in the district, endorsers, and campaign finance details are provided. [ more ]

The Verge

4 weeks ago

Podcast

Ted Cruz hosts a podcast for free - a Ted Cruz super PAC gets paid

iHeartMedia pays a super PAC supporting Ted Cruz for hosting a podcast.

Campaign finance watchdog files complaint against Ted Cruz for potential violations. [ more ]

Miami Herald

4 weeks ago

Miami

A county commissioner is representing Diaz de la Portilla in criminal corruption case

Keon Hardemon, a criminal defense attorney, quietly working with legal team representing Alex Díaz de la Portilla in bribery and money laundering case.

Hardemon, paid $25,000 by de la Portilla's political committee for 'legal fees', assists in demonstrating charges as political and fabricated. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Miami

Miami commissioner had 'carte blanche' over brother's campaign tied to corruption case

Renier Díaz de la Portilla distanced himself from political activities linked to alleged money laundering scheme by his brother.

Contributions from a lobbyist representing a wealthy couple were tied to securing political support for a $10 million sports dome project. [ more ]

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Biden Spox Michael Tyler Blasts 'Scammers' at Trump Event

Biden campaign spokesperson criticizes attendees of Trump fundraiser in Palm Beach.

Contrast drawn between fundraising operations of Biden and Trump campaigns. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Biden Is Winning the Money Race. Does It Matter?

President Biden's recent fund-raiser at Radio City Music Hall was a major success, bringing in over $25 million.

Despite Biden's significant cash advantage over Trump, it has not resolved his political challenges. [ more ]

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Biden touts a $25M haul from fundraiser featuring Barack Obama and Bill Clinton

President Biden is receiving strong support from celebrities and former presidents in a historic fundraiser.

Biden has a significant financial advantage over Trump in the campaign. [ more ]

Axios

Biden rakes in colossal cash advantage over Trump

Trump's political fundraising apparatus spent over $50 million on legal costs in 2021.

Biden's reelection campaign received contributions from 1.1 million donors. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Education

Election will reshape L.A. Unified leadership as campaign turbulence hits two candidates

Al-Alim and Ortiz face challenges but could still be successful in the Los Angeles school board election.

Financial and personal issues are influencing the Los Angeles Board of Education election. [ more ]

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East Bay (California)

Letters: Fiscally responsible

Endorsement of candidates by Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility

Support for public campaign funds to counter Super PAC influence [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

California lawmakers can't take lobbyist donations - unless they're running for Congress

State Sen. Susan Rubio can accept donations from lobbyists for her federal campaign, which isn't restricted unlike state campaigns.

Eight state legislators running for Congress have received lobbyist donations totaling $96,090, raising concerns about potential influence on state decisions. [ more ]

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A New Pro-Trump Super PAC Has Formed, With Ties to Mar-a-Lago

A new super PAC supporting Trump has emerged with backing from Mar-a-Lago member and Marvel's ex-CEO Perlmutter.

The pro-Trump super PAC, Right for America, led by Trump ally Gor and Perlmutter, causes friction within Trump's inner circle due to potential conflicting messages and legal constraints. [ more ]

POLITICO

Dems pour more money into last-minute NY ad blitz before special election

The super PAC is running new ads to defend Suozzi from Republican attacks and criticize Pilip on abortion rights.

Democrats want to reverse recent declines on Long Island and Republicans see the race as a test for their recent gains. [ more ]

POLITICO

George Santos is gone from Congress. His campaign committee is still a financial mess.

Nancy Marks, the former campaign treasurer for George Santos, pleaded guilty to fraudulent reporting.

Santos' campaign committee is still active and has reported owing over $16,000 to WinRed and a total of $155,000 in debts. [ more ]

Mission Local

San Francisco

BigMoneySF: What do new advocacy groups really want?

A vast network of political advocacy groups has emerged in San Francisco, with donors, nonprofits, and political action committees all interconnected.

The network is channeling millions of dollars into political causes, often aimed at opposing progressive policies. [ more ]

Mission Local

San Francisco

SF police measures see $1 million-plus campaign spending

Two ballot measures in San Francisco that would increase police staffing and deregulate the police department are seeing heavy spending in the upcoming March election, with totals surpassing $1 million each.

Proposition E, which would roll back police regulations, has raised $1.25 million, with opponent Daniel Lurie raising the most money for it. [ more ]

Mission Local

San Francisco

DCCC candidates trying to oust progressives outraising them almost 4-1

Candidates trying to oust progressives in San Francisco have raised significantly more money than their progressive rivals.

The Democratic County Central Committee is important because their endorsement is significant for local races on the ballot. [ more ]

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Marketing

Georgia House panel endorses bill to force social media political messenger disclosures

The Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously supported a bill requiring public disclosure of paid content by political campaigns and candidates.

The bill, known as House Bill 1039, aims to inform voters about endorsements on social media and does not specify a follower threshold for influencers. [ more ]

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East Bay food

Recall campaign against District Attorney Pamela Price has spent $2.2M

Critics of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price have spent approximately $2.2 million since launching a campaign seeking her recall six months ago.

Recall proponents have received contributions from some notable sources, including former Alameda County District Attorneys Nancy O'Malley and Thomas Orloff, who each contributed $5,000 to the campaign. [ more ]

The Daily Beast

Eric Adams Donors Say They Were 'Secretly' Reimbursed: Report

Multiple individuals allegedly made illegal straw donations to Mayor Eric Adams' re-election campaign in New York City.

Some of the straw donations were associated with a hotel owner connected to a member of the Adams administration. [ more ]

New York Post

NY taxpayers fork over $565K to Cuomo campaign for legal fee reimbursement

New York taxpayers reimbursed ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo over half a million dollars for his legal fees.

The state is required to cover legal expenses for current or former elected officials who aren't convicted. [ more ]

Ny1

Exclusive: Adams raises $650K for legal defense fund

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has raised $650,000 for his legal defense fund in just two months.

Adams created the fund after his chief fundraiser's home was raided by the FBI, though it is unclear if he is the direct target of the investigation. [ more ]

www.amny.com

4 months ago

Op-Ed | Eric Adams' NYC is only a City of Yes' for rich campaign donors | amNewYork

Mayor Adams is facing an FBI investigation into his 2021 campaign finance operation.

Adams has been accused of prioritizing the interests of his wealthy donors over the working class. [ more ]

time.com

5 months ago

What to Know About the Federal Investigation into Eric Adams' 2021 Campaign

The FBI and New York City federal prosecutors are investigating whether Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign received illegal foreign donations.

Authorities are looking into whether Adams' campaign colluded with Turkish officials to receive illegal campaign donations.

Adams' electronic devices were seized by federal agents and the home of his chief fundraiser was searched, but he has not been charged with any crimes. [ more ]

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US politics

Justice Department Investigating Cori Bush for Alleged Misuse of Campaign Funds

The Department of Justice is investigating Democratic Rep. Cori Bush for allegedly misusing campaign funds to pay for private security.

A congressional ethics inquiry had previously raised questions about Bush's use of campaign funds to hire her husband as her security.

Federal law prohibits lawmakers from paying family members to work in their official offices unless they are providing legitimate services to the campaign. [ more ]

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New York City

The Secretive Court Fight Roiling New York's Democratic Socialists

The New York socialist group, D.S.A. for the Many, is facing financial penalties after failing to file the authorizations needed to raise and spend candidate funds.

The potential damages could be significant, amounting to what the group spent on the 2022 elections and several times its cash reserves. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

5 months ago

US news

George Santos Reveals One Truth: It's Easy to Abuse Campaign Finance Laws

Campaign finance laws have eroded and the oversight of watchdogs has been weakened, leaving the system open to abuse and manipulation.

George Santos is an extreme example of the issues in campaign finance, taking advantage of the under-regulation of money in elections. [ more ]

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