Campaign Finance 2012: Where Your Money Can Go
Recent court cases have changed the rules about money in federal politics, but there still are rules. Here's a snapshot of donors and fundraising recipients across the political spectrum — ranging from the candidates themselves to the new superPACs to different categories of 501(c) tax-exempt, nonprofit groups. It shows how much money can be donated, how that money can be spent and when donor names can be kept secret.
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* A so-called hybrid PAC is essentially a superPAC and a regular PAC under a single roof, using separate accountsMore From Money & Politics
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