Obama Adopts A Clintonian Tactic

“I’ll just say that I’ve released my tax returns. That’s been a policy I’ve maintained consistently. I think the American people deserve to know where you get your income from. But I’ll leave it up to you guys to chase it down. I’ve disclosed my income tax returns. I think we set the bar in [...]

Still Waiting For Real Campaign Finance Reform

One person should not have this much influence on a presidential election.

According to Federal Election Commission records, ClubForGrowth.net received $200,000 this month from Bob Perry, a Houston homebuilder who in 2004 pumped nearly $4.5 million into the Swift Boat Veterans For Truth to pay for unsubstantiated ads that questioned Kerry’s Vietnam service.

Another major donor is [...]

Quote Of The Day

“I’ve never done any favors for anybody — lobbyist or special interest group — that’s a clear, 24-year record.”

Another Clinton Tries To Have It Both Ways

Some Hillary head scratchers from over the weekend:

1.) On readiness to lead:

“We need a president with a lifetime of experience in making positive change. This is what I have done during my life. This is what I believe in. I believe that I have an obligation, a responsibility and the honor to use the talents [...]

More Unions Acting Badly

A union-financed advocacy group that played a major role in the 2004 elections has agreed to pay a $580,000 fine after the Federal Election Commission concluded it illegally ran advertising against President Bush and in favor of Democrat John Kerry.

The FEC said the now inactive Media Fund spent $53.4 million during the contest on television, [...]

McCain Gets It Right On Campaign Finance Reform

“Anyone who believes they could assist my campaign by exploiting a loophole in campaign finance laws is doing me and our country a disservice. I ask all of my donors and supporters…to cease and desist immediately from supporting any independent expenditures that might be construed as benefiting my campaign indirectly. If you respect me [...]