Tuesday, October 26, 2010

The money keeps pouring in, setting all kinds of records – in state legislative races and nationally. Conservative investors who previously shied away from sinking large amounts into elections are writing big fat checks: the buyout of American democracy is on! On the national level, many of the investors have been involved, in one way or another, in conservative politics for years; but the opportunities for direct impact through check-writing, as well as an immediate return on the investment, seem much bigger this year. Campaign Money Watch has a new report on the money pouring into Congressional elections, and the Associated Press has a good overview of what’s happening in North Carolina.