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The Progressive Democrats of America is a grassroots Political Action Committee (PAC) that functions within the Democratic Party. Progressive Democrats combine some ideals of the Democratic Party with those of the nonpartisan progressive movement. more »
Running for political office takes money---and lots of it! According to government and news media reports, candidates and political parties in the United States spend hundreds of millions of dollars on campaign activities at the federal and state levels. The importance of money in politics---as well as the potential for corruption and... more »
Running for office is an expensive proposition, with campaign donations being as old as the American Republic. They can be given by private citizens and by organizations, and are usually for advancing the career of a politician with whom the contributor agrees ideologically, although sometimes campaign donations are given to secure... more »
No, this is not an article about an open call for the 1990s rock band looking for new members. This about how, and why, dozens of Americans get the itch every 4 years to try and get a permanent seat in the Oval Office at the White House. More than 20 people filed for that chance in 2008, but most dropped out before the first official... more »
Now more than ever large sums of money are required to run for federal office. Conversely, campaign finance regulations have become increasingly stringent. However, there are still ways to get around the limits that are in place for supporting your favorite candidate. In order to contribute all you have to give to your federal... more »
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A Republican candidacy requires a large financial investment. Most candidates rely on donors to provide the capital necessary to run a campaign. A... more »
The U.S. Congress is the legislative branch of the United States government. Congress consists of two chambers, the Senate and the House of... more »
When you have found a political candidate, cause or party you strongly support, the next step many people take is making a political contribution.... more »
Campaign finance laws regulate contributions to candidates for federal office. These regulations include caps on the amount individuals and... more »
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