Month: February 2014
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Democratic-leaning labor union representing 2.1 million health care, government and property management workers.
American Bridge 21st Century
A liberal super PAC that conducts opposition research to aid Democratic candidates and organizations.
AFP Distorts Begich’s Carbon Tax Stance
The conservative Americans for Prosperity claims Democratic Sen. Mark Begich “is on record supporting a carbon tax … that will cost the average family over $2,000 annually.” Not true.
American Action Network/American Action Forum
A 501(c)(4) founded by a former Republican senator and a longtime GOP fundraiser. It focuses on keeping the House in Republican control.
Real People Really Misleading in Florida
TV ads by competing outside groups employ local residents to make misleading claims about Democrat Alex Sink and Republican David Jolly in Florida’s hotly contested special House race.
Old Medicare Claims in Arkansas Senate Race
Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor taps his party’s playbook in attacking Republican challenger Tom Cotton for his support of Rep. Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan.
Feb. 21: Health Care Spending, Keystone XL Pipeline, Patriot Majority USA
Patriot Majority USA/Patriot Majority PAC
Affiliated liberal groups founded by a Democratic political strategist and heavily funded by labor unions.
NextGen Climate Action
A liberal super PAC founded by San Francisco billionaire and climate-change activist Tom Steyer that focuses on environmental issues.