The Buying of the President 2004
 
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Democrats Likely to Choose Howard Dean as Leader
During his run for president in 2003, the former governor from Vermont pioneered Internet fundraising
WASHINGTON, February 8, 2005 — Former presidential candidate Howard Dean has been chosen to succeed Terry McAuliffe as the chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The Center for Public Integrity profiled Dean in our New York Times bestselling book, The Buying of the President 2004. >>
Kerry Almost Doubles Bush's Recount Funds
Primary campaign funds give Kerry the edge
WASHINGTON, November 1, 2004 — Sen. John F. Kerry may have a $24.8 million advantage over President George W. Bush in pursuing any recounts that result from Tuesday's election, according to the campaigns' most recent financial filings. >>
Millionaires Raising Millions
Bush and Kerry have new major donors in common
WASHINGTON, September 7, 2004 — While the 2004 ballot is setting up to be one of the most divisive elections in history, campaign contributors to the candidates are looking more similar than ever. >>
Lobbyists Bankrolling Politics
Bush gets nearly four times as much as Kerry
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2004 — More than 1,300 registered lobbyists have given slightly more than $1.8 million to President George W. Bush over the last six years, according to a Center for Public Integrity study comparing the donations of all registered lobbyists from 1998 through March 2004. Sen. John Kerry received $520,000 from 442 lobbyists during the same period. >>
Bush Has a New Top Career Patron
MBNA surpasses Enron as the president's top lifetime contributor
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2004 — A small number of donations by employees of the credit card giant MBNA Corp. last month was enough to unseat Enron as President George W. Bush's top career donor. >>
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