“Basically, it’s just prettier,” Piper told reporters after the meeting, adding that the new design wasn’t a direct response to issues that arose in the most recent election. The new ballot layout will be implemented for the general election in November. … [Read more...] about Virginia elections board tweaks ballot design, creates new complaint process for political ads
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The amount Robert Mercer spent on politics in 2016 probably topped $30 million
Kelli PAC (affiliated with Kelli Ward), $700,000 Warrior PAC (supporting Rob Maness), $600,000 Fighting for Ohio Fund (supporting Sen. Rob Portman), $500,000 Black Americans for a Better Future, $425,000 Republican National Committee, $300,600 Believe Again (supporting Bobby Jindal), $250,000 Club for Growth Action, $250,000 State Conservative Reform Action PAC, $250,000 Team Ryan (House Speaker Paul D. Ryan), $244,200 Campaign for American Principles, $136,000 National Republican Senatorial Committee, $133,600 Silver State PAC Inc., $100,000 Now let’s break out that $25 million Mercer gave to the Mercer Family Foundation. The nonprofit foundation files an annual report called a 990 articulating where its money was spent. In 2016, it spent about $19 million — meaning that Mercer’s contribution alone covered the foundation’s outlays. … [Read more...] about The amount Robert Mercer spent on politics in 2016 probably topped $30 million
North Omaha groups plan a political convention
"This event is the kick-off of our activism to get our community informed and ready to act and vote like crazy this 2018 election season," Preston Love Jr. said in a statement. … [Read more...] about North Omaha groups plan a political convention
Rush Defends Pruitt, Says Criticisms Are Politically Motivated
Pruitt drew criticism after he rented a room from a woman whose husband is a Washington, D.C. lobbyist and over claims he broke ethics guidelines regarding airline travel. Two EPA officials received significant raises as well, although Pruitt said he stopped the raises from taking place once he heard about them. … [Read more...] about Rush Defends Pruitt, Says Criticisms Are Politically Motivated
Poll: 1 in 5 Americans Have Participated in Political Rallies
46 percent marched for women's rights. 32 percent marched for the environment and energy issues. 30 percent marched in support of immigration issues. The poll also reported that 83 percent of rallygoers and protesters said they are certain that they will vote. … [Read more...] about Poll: 1 in 5 Americans Have Participated in Political Rallies
