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Super PACs live on after campaigns die
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Feb 7, 2012
The end of a political campaign does not mean the end of a super PAC. In fact, candidates who pull out of a race have no claim to the unused cash, and PAC staffers can use this so-called zombie money however they want after the candidate drops out.
Required super PAC disclosures don't reveal all
John Dimsdale Feb 1, 2012
Midnight was the filing deadline for "super" political action committees to reveal where all the big money flowing into the 2012 presidential campaigns is coming from. But still, it could be a while before we know the names of donors.
Stephen Colbert's super PAC raises $1 million
Kai Ryssdal Jan 31, 2012
The "Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow" super PAC filed with the Federal Election Commission today.
Now available: The Ron Paul action figure
Kai Ryssdal Jan 23, 2012
You can get either Commander-in-Chief Ron Paul or Superman Ron Paul.
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.
