Karl Rove

Watchdogs to IRS: Reject Rove Group’s Tax Application

Watchdogs to IRS: Reject Rove Group’s Tax Application

January 5, 2013 8:00 pm
(Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) by Justin Elliott ProPublica Two watchdog groups are calling on the IRS to reject Crossroads GPS’ request to be recognized as a social welfare...

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Pelosi on a Mission

Pelosi on a Mission

by Brent Budowsky When Karl Rove, who should be investigated for potentially illegal collusion between his super-PAC and Mitt Romney, recently made strange and sexist comments about former Speaker and current House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), one thing became clear to me. Rove is worried that Democrats have a fighting chance to regain control [...]

Published by on July 24, 2012 7:00 pm
Excerpt: The Vagina Wars on Steroids: GOPs Messaging War on the 99%

Excerpt: The Vagina Wars on Steroids: GOPs Messaging War on the 99%

He who controls the debate, no matter how ludicrous, wins the election. It’s insane thought made mainstream that summarises the Republican/GOP’s strategy in this 2012 Presidential election campaign. Although the Republican Party has many faults, they will do everything in their power to convince you THEIR weaknesses pale in comparison to those of the Democrats. [...]

Published by on June 12, 2012 1:15 pm
The Monday Line: Losers Pout-Winners Fight (And Get Dirty if They Have To)!

The Monday Line: Losers Pout-Winners Fight (And Get Dirty if They Have To)!

“You’ve got to want this game as bad as your next breath, let’s go!” said by Lebron James of the Miami Heat before a dominating Game Seven Win Saturday night over the Boston Celtics. Our sport desk is a few times per year dusted off relic, but last night James rallied his teammates with a [...]

Published by on June 11, 2012 5:15 am
Karl Rove’s Grand Slam

Karl Rove’s Grand Slam

It is far too early to predict the election returns for November. Forecasts today are subject to dramatic change based on events yet to happen, but: If the election were held today I now believe Mitt Romney and the Republicans win it because more of their voters would be motivated to vote and more of [...]

Published by on June 2, 2012 5:15 am
Campaign Spending Shows Political Ties, Self-Dealing

Campaign Spending Shows Political Ties, Self-Dealing

by Kim Barker and Al Shaw, ProPublica For an example of the fluidity of campaign finance rules, as well as the tangled web of connections between candidates and super PACs, look no further than the digital consulting firm Targeted Victory. So far, the firm’s hauled in $4.1 million working for Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign and American Crossroads, the super PAC launched by GOP [...]

Published by on April 2, 2012 1:15 pm
The GOP’s Big Investors

The GOP’s Big Investors

Have you heard of William Dore, Foster Friess, Sheldon Adelson, Harold Simmons, Peter Thiel, or Bruce Kovner? If not, let me introduce them to you. They’re running for the Republican nomination for president. I know, I know. You think Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, and Mitt Romney are running. They are – but only [...]

Published by on February 23, 2012 4:45 am
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