campaign spending

Presidential candidates likely to pass on public money

Friday, April 13, 2012

This year's presidential race could be the most expensive ever, and neither President Obama nor his presumed opponent Mitt Romney are expected to accept public financing of their campaigns -- it just wouldn't be enough.

Posted In: 2012 election, campaign spending

Mitt Romney recalibrates campaign for longer haul

Eve Troeh

Friday, March 16, 2012

The GOP presidential candidate is looking at having to raise more money to fight off rivals with staying power.

Posted In: 2012 campaign, campaign spending, Mitt Romney, 2012 election

In Illinois, Santorum battles for voters -- and money

Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Thursday, March 15, 2012

A lack of campaign cash could cost the presidential candidate in Illinois' primary next week.

Posted In: Rick Santorum, 2012 campaign, 2012 election, campaign spending

Where do campaign donations go?

Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Monday, February 20, 2012

Wealthy donors who contribute to political campaigns get lots of media attention -- but not nearly as much attention is paid to how that money gets spent.

Posted In: super PAC, 2012 election, campaign spending

Biggest war chest not necessarily deciding primaries

David Gura

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Rick Santorum, the candidate who has raised the least amount of money, recently won three primaries. Does this mean money doesn't matter as much as we thought?

Posted In: super PAC, campaign spending, Rick Santorum, 2012 campaign