Karl Rove’s Crossroads Group May Have Lied on Tax Filing Documents

BLANK Nov 26, 2013 ProPublica, which has been tracking Rove’s politician financing group, reports Monday that the organization apparently misstated what its beneficiary groups used the money for. And it wasn’t social welfare, as claimed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What Karl Rove’s Dark Money Group Told the IRS

By Kim Barker, ProPublica Dec 17, 2012 In a confidential 2010 filing, Crossroads GPS -- the dark money group that spent more than $70 million from anonymous donors on the 2012 election -- told the Internal Revenue Service that its efforts would focus on public education, research and shaping legislation and policy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Rove the Biggest Loser, Maddow Slams GOP Fantasy World, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 9, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including the unofficial winner of the state of Florida and the question being asked about Diane Sawyer after election night. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Campaigns Pause for 9/11, Zadroga Act Update, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Sep 12, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings on the 11th anniversary of the September terrorist attacks, including what President Obama and Mitt Romney did to remember the day. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Karl Rove Plots His Return

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Jul 26, 2012 Bloomberg Businessweek's assistant managing editor, Paul Barrett, has written an article called “Karl Rove: He’s Back, Big Time,” about the torrent of campaign funds Rove has scared up for Republicans in the November elections. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

With Spotlight on Super PACs, Nonprofits Escape Scrutiny

By Kim Barker, Al Shaw and Ariel Wittenberg, ProPublica Feb 4, 2012 Recent nonprofit fundraising announcements hint at how secret money could factor into the upcoming election more directly than initially forecast after the U.S. Supreme Court opened the door to super PACs two years ago.Recent nonprofit fundraising announcements hint at how secret money could factor into the upcoming election more directly than initially forecast two years ago. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

They All Do It

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig Oct 15, 2010 Both parties and their allies exploit and stretch campaign finance laws. To expect otherwise is to expect lions not to eat zebras when the opportunity arises. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )