campaign finance

Campaigns aren't allowed to spend general election funds on primary fights. The Kennedy campaign self-reported the violation to the FEC.

I don't like restrictions on free speech and particularly political speech. I appreciate rebels for individual rights. Are these candidates rebels or just lazy?

Money is speech in American politics. A candidate has to be able to communicate directly with the voters to persuade them to vote for their candidacy.

As the election season heats up in New Bedford, there is an important metric to watch: fundraising. Mayor Mitchell is the king of cash in this cycle so far.

Since leaving the U.S. Justice Department and entering elected politics, the current Mayor of New Bedford has built a fundraising machine without local rival.

Rudy Guiliani is influencing the president to be more frank with his actions prior to being in the White House, specifically regarding the Stormy Daniels affair.