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2012: Reviewing the year of the super PAC
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Dec 25, 2012
Super PACs spent big money on the 2012 election. But some of the biggest donors didn't exactly get a good rate of return. So, can we expect more big spending the next election cycle?
Election donors already looking ahead to next campaigns
David Gura Nov 20, 2012
It has been two weeks since the election, and the big number we're going to focus on is: $6 billion. That's how much money was spent on the 2012 campaign... And a lot of that money came from big donors.
How to combat long lines at the polls
Jeremy Hobson Nov 16, 2012
We may not be ready for online voting yet, but could simple planning and a longer voting period improve the election process?
States can 'legalize it', but can someone sell it?
Jeff Horwich Nov 9, 2012
On Tuesday voters in Colorado and Washington approved legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes.
Gallup always thinking about changes, tweaks
Frank Newport Nov 8, 2012
This election, in part driven by the discrepancy between most media analysis and Nate Silver's data-driven electoral model, has prompted a debate about polling in the new media landscape. Frank Newport, of Gallup, says his polling still works but could be tweaked.
On the influence of money in politics
Kai Ryssdal Nov 7, 2012
Revisiting the issue of money and its role in politics in this country.
Bad day for billionaires
Rachael Marcus Nov 7, 2012
Conservative super donors fared poorly on Election Day
Super PACs: A good return on investment?
David Gura Nov 7, 2012
Much of the estimated $6 billion in campaign spending this election came from Super PACs who raised millions and then funneled that money into races. Did it pay off?
Podcast Extra: President gets four more, What's next for economy?
Jeremy Hobson Nov 7, 2012
President Obama has been re-elected to lead the country for four more years -- what do the election results mean for the markets? Also, how well did Super PAC spending pay off this election?
Super PACs are here to stay
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 6, 2012
Outside political groups expected to focus their dollars on post-election issues.
