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Campaign spending
Attack ads fly on the prairie
Aug 17, 2012
Crossroads GPS hits North Dakota's Heitkamp with the second round of ads in as many weeks
Romney, Obama focus one-quarter of spending in one state
Jun 18, 2012
And, no, it's not Ohio. Would you believe... Massachusetts?
Presidential candidates likely to pass on public money
Apr 13, 2012
This year's presidential race could be the most expensive ever, and neither President Obama nor his presumed opponent Mitt Romney are expected to accept public financing of their campaigns -- it just wouldn't be enough.
Mitt Romney recalibrates campaign for longer haul
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Eve Troeh
Mar 16, 2012
The GOP presidential candidate is looking at having to raise more money to fight off rivals with staying power.
In Illinois, Santorum battles for voters -- and money
Mar 15, 2012
A lack of campaign cash could cost the presidential candidate in Illinois' primary next week.
Where do campaign donations go?
Feb 20, 2012
Wealthy donors who contribute to political campaigns get lots of media attention -- but not nearly as much attention is paid to how that money gets spent.
Biggest war chest not necessarily deciding primaries
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David Gura
Feb 8, 2012
Rick Santorum, the candidate who has raised the least amount of money, recently won three primaries. Does this mean money doesn't matter as much as we thought?
For public good, not for profit.
Does money buy elections?
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Kai Ryssdal
Jan 11, 2012
Conventional wisdom says the candidate who raises the most money is likely to get the most votes. But is that really true?