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Why presidential candidates don't want your money

by Kimberly Adams
Jul 4, 2016
Experts say a fund to publicly finance the campaign is now largely irrelevant.
Democratic presidential candidate, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets supporters during a campaign rally at Sacramento City College on June 5, 2016 in Sacramento, California.
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No votes or donations, but DREAMers still play election role

by Kimberly Adams
May 27, 2016
Undocumented immigrants have a lot at stake in the election, but can't donate cash.
Carlos Martinez can't vote or donate to campaigns, so he instead focuses on non-partisan voter outreach, encouraging those who can to vote.
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With Trump the nominee, where will big donors go?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
May 4, 2016
They'll sit this one out or move down ballot, most likely.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrives at Trump Tower in Manhattan following his victory in the Indiana primary on Tuesday.
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Clinton is election's big spender, but not $90k-for-a-playlist big

by Donna Tam
Mar 7, 2016
The presidential hopeful’s campaign gets thrashed on Twitter for some misinformation about her campaign spending.
 Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks during a Democratic Presidential Town Hall at on Feb. 3. 
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How 'cash on hand' gives insight to campaign strategy

by Kimberly Adams
Feb 1, 2016
Campaigns sent their latest numbers to the Federal Election Commission Sunday.
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz speaks during a campaign event at the Johnson County Fairgrounds January 31, 2016 in Iowa City, Iowa.
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'Burn rate' a snapshot of campaign health

by Kimberly Adams
Oct 16, 2015
How fast candidates spend can matter as much as how much money they raise.
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Need to raise money for a presidential campaign?

by Marketplace Contributor
Sep 4, 2015
Try a Faustian pact with an eccentric billionaire.
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The 'bring your own billionaire' election

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Aug 4, 2015
If you're running for president, it helps to have someone wealthy by your side.
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Koch brothers' 2016 war chest is $889 million

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 27, 2015
They are funding a network of political groups gearing up to influence election.
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Outside groups are moving onto political parties' turf

by David Gura
Nov 3, 2014
Not just with advertising, but with organizing and messaging, too.
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