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Do You Pass the GOP's Purity Test?

By David KnowlesNov 25th 2009 – 1:21PM

(Nov. 25) -- This week, the Republican National Committee sent out a new resolution to its members designed to weed out political moderates from the conservative ranks of the GOP. Titled, the "RNC Resolution on [Ronald] Reagan's Unity Principle for Support of Candidates," the measure sets forth 10 "key policy positions"...

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  • 06/03/12 Candidate: Dad's funds not in doubt Source: Livingston County Daily Press - Howell MI A "discrepancy" of more than $58,000 in financial statements for the father of a candidate running for Livingston County sheriff has led to a court-ordered audit.
  • 10/13/11 Public Judicial Campaign Financing Faces Court... Source: 880 The Revolution - Asheville NC The group has filed suit against seven state officials including state Attorney General Roy Cooper and State Board of Elections Chair Larry Leake.
  • 03/27/11 Supreme Court to decide Arizona's unique campaign... Source: The Christian Science Monitor In the most important test of a campaign finance reform law since last year's Citizens United decision, the US Supreme Court on Monday is set to examine the constitutionality of an Arizona statute that guarantees government money to certain political candidates in a dollar-for-dollar match of funds raised by opposing candidates through private donations.
  • 09/20/10 Funds to still fund candidates Source: Farmington Sentinel - Farmington ME Clean Election matching funds -- which go to Democrat Libby Mitchell and most legislative candidates -- will continue to be paid despite a court challenge.

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