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Fold Under Pressure
BY Caitlin Ginley | June 06, 2008
Progressive Media USA, the independent media group raising money for an anti-John McCain ad campaign, will fold into the Center for American Progress Action Fund and Media Matters, The Politico reports. Progressive Media struggled with fundraising after Democrat Barack Obama asked his donors not give to outside organizations.
Helping Hands
BY Sarah Laskow | June 02, 2008
The Washington Post takes a close look at the relationship between Republican John McCain’s campaign and Citizens Against Government Waste.
More >No More Double Time
BY | May 15, 2008
In accordance with a new conflict of interest policy issued by Republican John McCain’s campaign, Craig Shirley, a consultant for the campaign who also worked for an anti-Democrat 527 group, has been asked to step down, The Politico reports
Obama Gets His Way
BY Caitlin Ginley | May 15, 2008
After struggling with fundraising, Progressive Media USA, an independent media group dedicated to Democratic candidates, will cut its ad campaign, The Washington Post reports. The move follows Democrat Barack Obama’s request that donors give money to his campaign, not to outside organizations.
He Means What He Says
BY Caitlin Ginley | May 13, 2008
Democrat Barack Obama is telling wealthy supporters not to give money to independent groups, but donate directly to his campaign, The Politico reports.



