Immigration is a hot topic in American politics yet again, and both Republicans and Democrats are working toward a bipartisan solution to address the issue. However, the reform may not improve the situation for the millions of illegal immigrants residing … read post
As Republicans in Michigan battle union workers over the controversial right-to-work legislation, would you be surprised to learn that Charles and David Koch are at the root of the anti-union effort? We didn’t think so. The extremely wealthy Koch brothers, … read post
Melanie Sloan, executive director of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, says the FEC and the IRS have both been “pathetic” in their attempts to protect free, fair elections. watch video
The difference in tone between social welfare ads and political ads may be negligible, but one has a major benefit over the other: Ads by social welfare organizations aren’t subject to the same funding rules. watch video
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) talks about empowering the little guy in politics. His new Kucinich Action PAC provides a way to counterbalance big money. watch video
Mother Jones reporter Andy Kroll joins Jennifer Granholm in “The War Room” to guide us through the complex nonprofit web of “social welfare” groups, including how they are earning millions and influencing races across the country. watch video
Jennifer Granholm says that we need to get one thing straight: In our politically divided country, no big plan will get through Congress. The solution? Go around Congress. Here’s how. watch video
Professor Edward Kleinbard explains to Jennifer Granholm how Romney could have such a massive IRA, and the answer is “troubling.” watch video
Joining Jennifer Granholm on “The War Room,” Norm Ornstein, resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, calls the Supreme Court’s view on campaign money “naive.” watch video
The role of money in politics isn’t the boon for politicians that one might expect, says Jennifer Granholm. Time spent fundraising is time not spent serving constituents. watch video
