Center for Responsive Politics

• Political Stand-Offs

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  January 23, 2013

  Polarization has become a pervasive and much-noted feature of American politics.

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  Taking Sides: Will Wall Street’s Generosity to GOP Continue?

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  September 25, 2012

  In the 2008 presidential race, Barack Obama had a substantial edge over John McCain in raising money from Wall Street. That advantage has not only evaporated for the president in the current race, but has reversed dramatically.

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  After Election, Stock Bump for Corporations Who Bet on the Winner

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  August 29, 2012

  In 2008, Goldman Sachs, a big Obama supporter, did well. AT&T did not.

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  What to Expect

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  June 27, 2012

  Traditionally, presidential races slip into a relatively quiet July doldrums, before the late-summer party conventions kick the race into a higher gear

• The Heat Rises on FINRA as Advisor SRO

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  June 26, 2012

  Just as a government watchdog is pressuring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to beef up its oversight of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Congress is mulling whether to give FINRA the power to oversee advisors.

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  Bachus’ SRO Bill Blasted by Government Watchdog

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 29, 2012

  The nonpartisan Project on Government Oversight told Reps. Spencer Bachus and Barney Frank in a letter on Tuesday that it opposes Bachus’ bill to create an advisor SRO.

• Post-Tea Party

  By Kenneth Silber, Research  |  February 24, 2012

  The Tea Party movement burst onto the political scene three years ago.

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  Bank Lobby Spending to Hit Record High

  By Danielle Andrus, AdvisorOne  |  November 22, 2011

  Spending in the first three quarters increased 12% over the same period in 2010, which was a record year for spending.

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  Top 10 Industry Donors to Congressional Deficit Panel Members

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  August 15, 2011

  Political contributions tracker MapLight analyzes campaign contributions to the 12 members of the 'Super Committee' that Congress appointed to reduce the nation's debt.