Yes, McCarthy is still House Republican leader. Who’s the new GOP whip? Matthew Green and Douglas Harris - November 16, 2022 Congressional leadership elections can have surprising results
Senators dumped stocks amid the coronavirus crisis. Here’s what we know about Congress and financial self-interest. Caleb Ziolkowski - March 25, 2020 Senators’ investments influence their votes in normal times as well. Here’s how we know.
Can Florida’s recount be done fairly? Maybe. Here’s what makes the difference. Steven Nawara, Sarah Bryner, Kyle Kopko, Jeffrey Budziak, and Christopher Devine - November 16, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80358" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Ballot counters wait Friday at the
President Trump doesn’t mind business debt. But what does that say about his fiscal policy? Ryan Saylor - April 28, 2017 [caption id="attachment_41248" align="aligncenter" width="960"] In May 2016, then-candidate Donald Trump
Nancy Pelosi will probably beat Tim Ryan. But that doesn’t mean her job is secure. Matthew Green and Douglas Harris - November 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49799" align="aligncenter" width="960"] House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Jim
This new tool allows you to easily visualize 2016 campaign finance data Joshua Tucker - October 18, 2016 [caption id="attachment_20250" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Source: Creative Commons[/caption] My New York
Donald Trump’s campaign is still on track to raise amazingly little money John Sides - September 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45706" align="aligncenter" width="1795"] Donald Trump's campaign headquarters in August
There’s essentially no chance that Donald Trump’s campaign will raise $1 billion John Sides - July 17, 2016 In May, Donald Trump tried to counter doubts about his
Why Hillary Clinton’s lavish Hollywood fundraiser was smart politics Jack Collens - April 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39368" align="aligncenter" width="908"] In this Feb. 11, 2016, photo,
Psst, wanna change the law? Lobby this little-known government office after it's passed. - July 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27870" align="aligncenter" width="2479"] Pigeons fly over the intersection of
Psst, wanna change the law? Lobby this little-known government office after it’s passed. Susan Yackee and Simon Haeder - July 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27870" align="aligncenter" width="2479"] Pigeons fly over the intersection of
Aaron Schock's downfall tells us we need to look at political spending as well as giving Henry Farrell - March 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22925" align="alignnone" width="620"] Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) speaks to reporters
Aaron Schock’s downfall tells us we need to look at political spending as well as giving Mark Schmitt - March 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22925" align="alignnone" width="620"] Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) speaks to reporters
Why it makes sense for Jon Tester to head the DSCC David Parker - November 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18292" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) in Washington
Campaign contributions and ambassadorships Erik Voeten - February 18, 2014 [caption id="attachment_6846" align="aligncenter" width="964" special=""] Graph by Eric Posner. Sources:
No, overturning campaign contribution limits really would be a problem John Sides - October 14, 2013 [caption id="attachment_1624" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (bigstockphoto)[/caption] This is a guest
The Supreme Court might strike down overall contribution limits. And that's okay. John Sides - October 9, 2013 [caption id="attachment_1341" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] (bigstockphoto)[/caption] This is a guest
Shadow Lobbyists and the Revolving Door, or what Anthony Weiner and Newt Gingrich Have in Common John Sides - May 6, 2013 We welcome this guest post by James Madison political scientist
What Company’s Employees Gave the Most to Obama and Romney? John Sides - October 25, 2012 From Open Secrets: Hat tip to Tobin Grant.
Where Do Political Donations Come From? Henry Farrell - June 1, 2011 "Jenna Bednar and Elisabeth Gerber":http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jbednar/WIP/irod_050211_wfigs.pdf have a very interesting paper
Did Controversial Roll Call Votes Doom the Democrats? Eric McGhee - November 5, 2010 Did Obama's ambitious agenda -- specifically, health care reform, the
It’s NOT all about the Benjamins Lee Drutman - October 19, 2009 (this is post #2 in a series on money and
OpenSecrets.org Data Available John Sides - April 14, 2009 Via email: bq. The Center for Responsive Politics, the D.C.
The Boom Market in Lobbying for Earmarks John Sides - March 17, 2009 Lee Drutman sends along this graph and some questions to
Donations by Overseas Troops Favor Obama (So Far) John Sides - August 15, 2008 bq. According to an analysis of campaign contributions by the