Republican strategist Karl Rove, shown at the Republican National Convention in August, is arguing for continued secrecy for the new class of million-dollar political donors. David Goldman/AP hide caption
Money & Politics: Campaign Finance, SuperPACs and 'Citizens United' Track the race for cash in the 2012 election, as both candidates and outside groups work to raise funds.
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A supporter of President Barack Obama raises his arms as it is announced that Obama was re-elected during an election night watch party in Chicago. Jerome Delay/AP hide caption
With Millions Spent, GOP 'Investors' Saw Little Return Election Night
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson at the presidential debate between Mitt Romney and President Obama, in Denver on Oct. 3. Adelson invested millions in an effort to help elect Romney — but only after bankrolling a superPAC for former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in his anti-Romney Republican primary battle. Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Karl Rove, former adviser to President George W. Bush, speaks last year in Corpus Christi, Texas. Rove is the chief fundraiser for the biggest outside spender this election season: the twin groups American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS. Michael Zamora/AP hide caption
Outside Groups Spend Big On Elections, But Don't Have Much To Show For It
Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine is joined by his wife and daughter in celebrating his Senate victory over Republican George Allen. Mike Theiler/UPI /Landov hide caption
Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon concedes the election to Democrat Chris Murphy on Tuesday in Stamford, Conn. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption
Karl Rove, the founder of Crossroads GPS and a former adviser to President George W. Bush, at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 28. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
Voters participate in early voting Friday in Silver Spring, Md. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (right), D-Ohio, debates his Republican challenger, Ohio state Treasurer Josh Mandel, at the City Club in Cleveland on Oct. 15. Tony Dejak/AP hide caption
In Key Senate Races, Outside Groups Outpace Candidates' Ad Spending
Sheldon and Miriam Adelson attend the opening ceremony of Four Seasons Hotel in Cotai Strip in Macau, Aug. 28, 2008. Kin Cheung/AP hide caption
Former Maine Gov. Angus King, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, greets potential voters Oct. 1 in Bath, Maine. Joel Page/AP hide caption
Costumed demonstrators on Oct. 3 in Denver, before the first presidential debate. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images hide caption
Latest Fundraising Picture Shows Strong Month For Obama
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