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Headlining the RNC Convention: Fundraisers, Lobbyists and Shadowy Nonprofits
By The Sunlight Foundation Reporting Group
Once upon a time, the national Democratic and Republican political conventions were all about writing political platforms and nominating a presidential ticket. Once upon a time, convention planners relied heavily public financing.
Now, with the main business already settled before the first gavel goes down, conventions are all about partying and access, and the bulk of the show is underwritten by corporate and other private money.
Here is a rundown of the kinds of events we are going to see next week.
Member fundraisers
The Sunlight Foundation Reporting Group is part of the Sunlight Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan Washington, D.C.-based organization that uses cutting-edge technology and ideas to make government transparent and accountable.
2012-08-23 19:23:27
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