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How to be a super PAC, like Stephen Colbert
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Jan 27, 2012
One way to understand the growing role of super PACs in campaigns is to imagine being one. The comedian Stephen Colbert leads the way.
Anti-Romney video called 'highly misleading'
Kai Ryssdal Jan 23, 2012
The Washington Post looks at the facts presented in a video made by a super PAC supporting Republican presidential contender Newt Gingrich.
How campaign spending has changed since 2008
Steve Chiotakis Jan 27, 2012
Today we found out President Obama and the Democrats raised $68 million in the last quarter of 2011, as the president seeks re-election. But this money is a bit... different.
Super PACS helping to level the playing field
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
Republican candidates, thus far, are way behind President Obama in terms of campaign financing. But they are also turning to independent super PACS for funds.
Super PACS gain power in 2012 election season
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
After a 2010 Supreme Court decision, independent organizations are gaining increasing power in national elections.
Super PACS continue to influence Republican race
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
Mitt Romney has won the first two primaries in this year's presidential election race, but thanks to super PACS, candidates who aren't doing as well might stay in the race longer than ever before.
Super PACs give candidates staying power
John Dimsdale Jan 27, 2012
Super PACs that can spend unlimited money insure that candidates at the back of the pack won't drop out as quickly as they used to.
A Super PAC switches GOP candidate support
Jeremy Hobson Dec 29, 2011
Citizens for a Working America had once planned to support Michele Bachmann. It then bought an ad in Iowa for Mitt Romney's campaign.
