Illinois and other states are bracing for the coming campaign season, with the costs of running for office and associated contributions threatening to hit
Tag: Campaign finance reform
One candidate, refusing corporate money, can make a difference
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a 1939 American dramatic film directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur, about one
Proposed bill calls for CEOs to appear in campaign ads
“I’m [corporate CEO’s name here], and I approve this ad.” That’s a line that could become a new campaign-ad mantra, if Congress passes the
A progressive supporting the Tea Baggers
An honest Tea Bagger would ask of a government employee to spend his or her time focused on his or her job. Barack Obama has a day job; it’s called being president of the United States. Claire McCaskill has a day job; it’s called being a U.S. Senator.