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Obama meets with mega-donor Mostyn
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Apparently, a $3 million donation to a super PAC that supports the President warrants a dinner party.
East St. Louis Mayor launches super PAC to support GOP candidate for Ill. governor
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill., (Legal Newsline) - East St. Louis Mayor Carl Officer has announced his endorsement of businessman Bruce Rauner, a Republican, for governor and the formation of a super PAC to support him.
Texas legal reform group endorses Sen. Dan Patrick for Lt. governor, calls him 'tort reform stalwart'
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - A Texas legal watchdog group is endorsing state Sen. Dan Patrick in the upcoming Republican run-off election for Lt. Governor.
N.Y. Times hammers the Callis 'working class' narrative
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Former Madison County judge Ann Callis is "narrative challenged" in her bid for Congress, according to a recent missive by New York Times reporter Mark Leibovich.
McCutcheon v. FEC won't have 'tremendous impact,' SMU professor says
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) - A recent Supreme Court opinion abolishing aggregate political contribution limits will not have a "tremendous impact" on the Texas political landscape, says one political science professor.
Va. state senator to deliver keynote address at PRA annual conference
McLEAN, Va. (Legal Newsline) - The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association has announced Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds will deliver the keynote address at the organization's upcoming annual conference.
Retiring Congressman from Michigan endorses Mike Bishop to fill spot
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - On Monday morning, U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, a Republican from Michigan who recently announced his retirement, endorsed Mike Bishop, the former state Senate majority leader, to fill his spot in Congress.
Business-Industry PAC welcomes SCOTUS' recent campaign finance decision
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Business-Industry PAC is applauding the U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down overall campaign contribution limits, believing the opinion was the right decision for free enterprise and speech.
Former FEC chairman joins Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A former Federal Ethics Commission chairman is bringing his political expertise to a Columbus law firm.
Braley to rub shoulders with New York trial lawyers
NEY YORK (Legal Newsline) - Even with the fallout from his "farmer" gaffe still haunting him, U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, has committed to another speaking engagement with trial lawyers, this time in New York.
Voters giving Obama low marks on key issues, Quinnipiac poll shows
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Americans are split on President Barack Obama's job performance, a new poll shows.
RNC announces next phase of 2016 convention site selection
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - On Wednesday the Republican National Committee voted to narrow the list of sites in contention for the 2016 Republican National Convention from eight to six cities.
Aggregate campaign contribution limits do not prevent corruption, Supreme Court rules
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Citing corruption as a non-issue, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down overall campaign contribution limits.
'Super genius' registers to take on Gov. Brown in Dem primary
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - From self-professed geniuses to golf course operators, and even a notable political activist named Cindy Sheehan, the field of gubernatorial candidates encompasses an array of Californians this election year.
Sen. Cruz to address Liberty University students
LYNCHBURG, Va. (Legal Newsline) - On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, will deliver the keynote address to more than 10,000 students at Liberty University's Convocation.
Super PAC targets Sen. Kay Hagan over unfulfilled Obamacare promises
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - Our America, a super PAC based in North Carolina, has announced that it has purchased a number of billboards highlighting what it says are U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan's continued refusals to back up her Obamacare promises.
Dem enters Missouri House District 106th race
ST. CHARLES, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Running as a Democrat, businessman Ken Tucker has announced his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives for District 106.
Texas SC justices hold financial edge over Democratic challengers
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - A heated primary battle may have given the incumbent Texas Supreme Court justices up for re-election a financial edge, or at least a head start, over their Democratic challengers.
Senate Majority PAC increases ad campaign against Koch brothers
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - As part of a multi-state campaign against the Koch family, Senate Majority PAC recently launched new ads in Louisiana and North Carolina.