The most recent programs for the Campaign Finance Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=252 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sat, 25 May 2013 00:57:35 GMT Julianna Smoot and Spencer Zwick, the respective fundraising managers for the Obama and Romney 2012 presidential campaigns, talked about the record fundraising amounts raised during the 2012 election season. They also discussed the significance of online donations and the influence of outside spending groups such as super political action committees. The program included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311315-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political scholars examined the consequences of the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision on recent elections. They also responded to questions from the audience. This was the second panel of a Cato Institute forum on the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political scholars examined the consequences of the Supreme Court's [[Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision and its impact on elections and politics. Former Election Commission Chairman Bradley Smith defended Citizens United ruling that allows corporations to spend unlimited money on elections, but he also addressed the need to restore political party's significance in the campaigns. The panel also discussed what policy changes should be enacted in future elections. Notable speakers included former White House Counsel Robert Bauer and former federal election commission chairman Bradley Smith. This was the first panel of a Cato Institute forum on the Supreme Court's Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310550-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Minority Leader Pelosi held her weekly legislative briefing with reporters. She addressed the negotiations on the "fiscal cliff," the automatic tax increases and spending cuts scheduled for January 2013 if Congress does not reach a budget agreement before then. She urged House Republican leadership to bring legislation to the floor the next week regarding middle class tax cuts. She was joined by Representative John Larson (D-CT), who she had appointed to head a task force on election reform the previous day. He made brief remarks commenting on voter rights and campaign finance. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309713-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309713-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bill Burton and Trevor Potter spoke about the influence of super political action committees (SuperPACs) in the 2012 election. Trevor Potter, general counsel for Senator McCain's 2000 and 2008 presidential campaigns, said SuperPACs could play a damaging role in politics, and that without reform, all candidates would have their own SuperPACs. Bill Burton, senior strategist for Priorities USA, a SuperPAC supporting President Obama, supported its ad attacking Mitt Romney's Bain Capital, saying that it brought attention to an important issue in the election. They were interviewed by James Bennet. The program was opened by a video clip of Trevor Potter on "The Colbert Report" as Stephen Colbert transferred his SuperPAC to Jon Stewart. This was part of the fourth annual Washington Ideas Forum.*held by [The Atlantic], the Aspen Institute, and the Newseum in the Annenberg Theater. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309451-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Greg Palast discussed his book, [Billionaires & Ballot Bandits: How to Steal an Election in 9 Easy Steps], in which he examines the financial supporters of Super-PACs and how their influence could affect the 2012 Presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308941-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308941-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Biersack talked about the amount of money raised by each presidential campaign for the 2012 election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed the effect of the Supreme Court's decision in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] on the election, and compared 2012 with previous election spending. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309017-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309017-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Justin Elliott talked about ProPublica's "Free the Files" project, which seeks to reveal who is paying for political television advertisements in key "swing" states in the 2012 elections. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently began requiring television stations to put information about political ad buys online, although only the top 50 markets are required to do so. Those stations can post the files as image PDFs, resulting in no easy way to search records by the name of the ad buyer from the FCC database. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308848-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308848-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the influence of Super PACs and non-profit political spending in the 2012 election. Topics included the differences between Super PACSs and 501(c)4 organizations, disclosure, regulation, issue ads, donor anonymity, privacy, and the concept of money as free speech. Farai Chideya moderated. "Dark Money Rises: The Influence of Nonprofits in Campaign 2012" was part of the Investigate This: Conversations with ProPublica series of Tenement Talks held at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum Shop. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308681-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Political strategists and campaign consultants talked about campaign finance and the influence of super political action committees (PACs) and superPACs. They discussed the 2012 presidential nominees, unions, and campaign advertising strategy for state and presidential races. They also showed several campaign ads, and answered questions from students in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308529-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists compared the amount of corporate and union spending in the 2012 elections with prior election cycles following the Supreme Court's decision on [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. Among the topics they discussed was the possibility of Congress passing any campaign finance reform legislation, with all agreeing that the possibility was slim without a major scandal to prod them. They also talked about the importance of small donors, and the influence of super political action committees (super PACs). Super PACs are independent political committees that support a candidate with unlimited, often anonymous, donations from companies, unions, or individuals. [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] gave corporations and unions the ability to spend unlimited money to elect a candidate http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308521-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308521-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about campaign ad spending in the 2012 presidential election, the first since the Supreme Court's [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision. Erika Fowler detailed campaign spending, the types of ads running, and who is paying for them. Viveca Novak in her remarks said that the Federal Election Commission could require that ad sponsors disclose the names of their donors. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308407-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308407-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jonathan Salant talked about presidential campaign fundraising, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included President Obama's and Mitt Romney's campaign organization, recent developments in the presidential campaign, the latest fundraising figures and polling results, advertising, and the significance of the upcoming debates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308356-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308356-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Bob Biersack and Kim Baker talked about the impact of unregulated money in the current year's election, total money raised by the campaigns and SuperPacs, and proposals to overhaul campaign finance laws. Kim Baker participated from New York City. They responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307721-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307721-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Bossie talked about the impact on the 2012 elections of the Supreme Court's decision on the [Citizens United] case. The decision opened the door to the creation of large political action committees (super PACs), which allow for large undisclosed donations. Topics included the First Amendment arguments made by Citizens United, the history of the case, the impact of the decision on political speech, and where the rules governing campaign finance go from here. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307721-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307721-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Andy Kroll discussed the article he authored for [Mother Jones] Magazine, "Follow the Dark Money," about the dishonest and unreported ways campaigns have handled finance disclosures. Mr. Kroll argued that campaign finance has become a renewed issue following widespread public disapproval of the federal government and the Supreme Court case, [Citizens United]. He argued that the outrage mirrors what was seen during the 40's and 50's, and that continued public outrage could force changes to campaign disclosures. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. This program was part of a "Washington Journal" series highlighting recent magazine articles. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307410-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307410-6 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about campaign finance following [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], in which the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting independent political expenditures by corporations and unions. Among other subjects, they discussed the effectiveness of increased spending on elections, undisclosed donors, the impact of redistricting on campaign finance, and the McCain-Feingold campaign reform act. The program included questions from audience members. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307355-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholz talked about the latest Federal Election Commission fundraising numbers for campaigns and super political action committees (super PACs) , and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Karl Rove's and other super PACs impact on the 2012 election cycle, the individuals who are known to be major contributors to super PACs, and the returns that large contributors seek in return for their large campaign contributions. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo previewed the Sunday morning political talk shows. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307316-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307316-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) campaign finance and efforts by Democrats to pass the DISCLOSE Act. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics included the ongoing debate regarding the "fiscal cliff," referring to impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307227-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307227-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jason Mattera reports on several liberal celebrities that he claims do not practice the same politics for which they advocate. Mr. Mattera showed slides during his presentation and then responded to questions from the students in the audience. This program was part of the annual Young America's Foundation's 15th annual National High School Leadership Conference held at the National 4-H Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307048-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Brad Smith discussed donations to campaigns and the possibility for corrupting the campaign donation system. Especially in light of the Supreme Court decision in the [Citizens United] case, public disclosure of all campaign donations were a hot button topic. Topic included whether non-instutional donations should be individually disclosed and whether group membership should be transparent. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307174-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307174-6 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Nancy Ognanovich was interviewed via Skype about the action in the Senate on the DISCLOSE Act. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307118-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Melanie Mason talked about the Supreme Court's decision striking down a Montana ban on corporate political money, ruling 5- 4 that the controversial [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission[ ruling applies to state and local elections. Other topics included the effects of [Citizens United] on the 2012 elections, the role of outside group spending in 2012 by both super political actions committees, and campaign finance measures being considered in Congress. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306872-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306872-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thomas Burr talked by telephone about fund-raising activities of the Romney presidential campaign. He focused on recent events in Utah and video was shown in the background of a June 18, 2012, event. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Abby Phillips talked about campaign finance in the 2012 election. Topics included the large amount of money the Romney campaign was gathering, the role of the Supreme Court's decision on [Citizens United v. FEC] on the Romney fund raising campaign, the lack of Democratic support to left-leaning super political action committees, and the role of large donations from small sets of individuals. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Telephone lines were open for comments on a comment by Senator John McCain that money is "corrupting" American politics. Video clips were shown of Senator McCain being questioned by Judy Woodruff June 12, 2012, on "PBS Newshour" about corruption and how much money was being spent in campaigns. A CBS News video clip was also shown of President Obama being interviewed February 6, 2012, by Matt Lauer about campaign financing. Thomas Burr, senior Washington correspondent for the [Salt Lake Tribune], talked by telephone about fund-raising activities of the Romney presidential campaign. He focused on recent events in Utah and video was shown in the background of a June 18, 2012, event. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306755-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Guest Craig Holman discussed the future of campaign finance in regard to the Supreme Court [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] case. The case stated that corporations and super political action committees (super PACs) could give unlimited amounts of money to a candidate. Viewer questions were taken via telephone and other electronic devices. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306629-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306629-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Conor Kennedy talked about reform for Wall Street financial firms, and his belief that the Glass-Steagall Act should be reinstated. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Glass-Steagall was enacted in 1933 as a response to the failure of almost 5,000 banks during the Great Depression. The law created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, separated commercial and investment banking, and regulated speculation. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306301-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306301-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Meredith McGehee talked about bipartisan campaign finance reform efforts in the Senate, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. She discussed legislation that would any group that spends $10,000 or more on election ads or other political activity to file a disclosure report with the Federal Election Commission within 24 hours. Other topics included the impact of campaign finance on the 2012 elections and the Supreme Court case, [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], that allowed corporations and individuals to make unlimited campaign contributions anonymously. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306132-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cynthia Bauerly talked about the role money plays in political races, and the duties of the Federal Election Commission. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305482-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305482-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about proposed legislation that would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305213-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305213-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dave Levinthal talked about the emergence of super political action committees (super PACs). He explained what a super PAC is and how they were created and the role that they are playing in the 2012 campaign. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304590-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304590-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Law talked about American Crossroads spending strategy in the 2012 campaign cycle. and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the amount the group has spent and raised thus far, some of the House and Senate races being targeted, negative campaign ads, and some of the issues important to the group, such as tax policy, the federal budget, and the 2010 health care law. American Crossroads is a conservative super PAC (political action committee). Super PACs were made possible by the Supreme Court decision in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], which eliminated restrictions on corporate funding for political candidates and causes. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304531-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT David Bossie talked about the Supreme Court case that made his group nationally known, and money in politics. Topics included how Citizens United got to the Supreme Court, super PACS and President Obama's decision to promote his super PAC to his fundraisers. He also responded to telephones calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304396-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304396-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen announced the reintroduction of the DISCLOSE Act, which outlaws unlimited and secret contributions to political campaigns. Representative Van Hollen, who sponsored the legislation, said that "the American people deserve a political system that is fair, transparent and accountable" and that the purpose of the bill is to get rid of secret money in politics. Leader Pelosi also spoke in support of the Obama administration ruling on a provision of the 2010 health care law that requires church-affiliated employers to cover contraceptives and other preventive services in their health insurance plans. Representatives Steve Israel of New York and Keith Ellison of Minnesota also made remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304347-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists talked about the influence of "Super PACS" on the 2012 elections and beyond. Per the Supreme Court's 2010 ruling in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission], independent expenditure-only committees, "Super PACS," may may raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, associations and individuals to spend unlimited sums in support or in opposition to political candidates. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303832-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303832-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT John Dunbar talked about the effect of "Super PACs" in the 2012 Campaign. The Center for Public Integrity estimates that Super PACs spent $13 million on early primaries. Topics included who is behind these Super PACs and which candidate benefited most. Mr. Dunbar responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303559-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303559-7 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Melanie Sloan discussed Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington's recent report showing that the chairs and ranking members of many House committees amass significant campaign contributions from the industries they monitor and regulate - and that these lawmakers also vote in support of their industry benefactors with what they call "alarming regularity". She also talked about allegations of insider trading in Congress, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302832-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302832-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholz talked about the role of SuperPACs and their influence on the 2012 election. Topics included SuperPACs spending related to House and Senate leadership, presidential candidates, and the affect of outside spending on the 2012 elections. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302522-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302522-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sheila Krumholtz talked about the evolution of campaign finance laws since the Nixon administration and their effect on the 2012 presidential election. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302059-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Malbin talked about 2012 presidential campaign financing. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the amounts raised by the Republican candidates and President Obama, and party money versus campaign money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301974-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301974-4 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Former Representative Tom Davis talked about campaign finance and partisanship in Washington. Topics included the 2012 Elections, congressional gridlock, and gerrymandered congressional districts. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301972-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301972-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about campaign financing in an era of super political action committees (PACs) and corporate financing of political campaigns. Among the topics they addressed were the amount of money being raised, the lack of transparency in the system, campaign finance regulations, and public opinion of the campaign process. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301761-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT George Washington University professor Matthew Hindman talked about his book, [The Myth of Digital Democracy]. He was interviewed at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301403-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer held a press conference to talk about campaign fundraising efforts for the 2012 elections. He criticized both President Obama and all of the other Republican presidential candidates, especially Mitt Romney and Rick Perry, for accepting political action committee money. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301045-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301045-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney spoke at the Iowa State Fair at the [Des Moines Register]'s soap box booth. During a question and answer session with the audience, he was confronted by questioners on saving Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid without any loss of benefits. He again stated that he would not raise taxes and also said that "corporations are people." He was introduced by Register Politics Editor Carol Hunter. Afterward, he greeted various people attending the fair. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300933-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300933-2 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Meredith McGehee talked about the history of public presidential campaign financing, who is eligible for funding and the amount taxpayers pay for presidential elections, the future of campaign finance, and the 2012 elections. She responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300671-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300671-5 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Campus Progress, the youth division for the Center for American Progress, held its annual national conference. This portion of the event included former President Bill Clinton and a panel discussion on impact of the recent Supreme Court [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission] decision on campaign fundraising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300358-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ken Vogel talked about the latest fundraising efforts by the 2012 presidential candidates and national parties. Topics included the top fundraisers and campaign laws. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300334-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300334-3 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Federal Election Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly spoke about oversight of campaign finance laws and the impact of 2010 Supreme Court ruling in [Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission]. She also talked about the need for more campaign finance disclosure, saying it was integral to "civic courage." She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299948-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299948-1 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT