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Stories by Brendan Fischer
Brendan Fischer is a law fellow at the Center for Media and Democracy, publisher of PR Watch.
Under Fire for its Hard-Right Policies, ALEC Meets in DC to Try to Stop the Bleeding
Posted on: Nov 30, 2012, Source: PR Watch
The corporate front-group came under scrutiny after the Trayvon Martin Killing.
Wisconsin Progressive Tammy Baldwin Is Ahead And Could Tip U.S. Senate Balance
Posted on: Nov 1, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Baldwin's strength as a candidate has grown, despite GOP efforts labeling her as "too liberal."
Koch Industries Orders Workers Not To Discuss Kochs' Politics On Social Media
Posted on: Oct 16, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Decree could violate National Labor Relations Board ruling.
Wealthy Right Wingers Including the Kochs Have Pledged to Raise $1 Billion to Elect Romney and Other Republicans
Posted on: Sep 24, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Support from nominally independent Super PACs and dark money groups gives Romney a significant financial edge over President Obama.
Romney's 47%: What Other Rights Would The GOP Deny Them?
Posted on: Sep 18, 2012, Source: AlterNet
Demonizing Obama's supporters as government dependents makes it easier to pass repressive voting laws.
GOP Shadow Groups Alter Attack Ads To Keep Donors Hidden
Posted on: Aug 30, 2012, Source: PR Watch
David Koch, Karl Rove, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce are turning to an old loophole.
US Funded Death Squads in El Salvador Casts Shadow Over GOP Ticket
Posted on: Aug 16, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Paul Ryan is getting foreign policy briefings from Elliot Abrams, who actively covered-up atrocities in El Salvador.
Forget GOP Unity: Tuesday's US Senate Primary in Wisconsin Shows Party At War With Itself
Posted on: Aug 13, 2012, Source: PR Watch
There is no one Republican Party in 2012, as shown by who is bankrolling various factions.
"Americans for Job Security" Targets WI GOP Senate Race, From the Shadows
Posted on: Aug 10, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Opaque attack ads before an upcoming primary show vitriol of GOP ideologues.
Tea Party Consultants, Sarah Palin, Herman Cain Fleecing Right's Small Donors
Posted on: Aug 1, 2012, Source: PR Watch
While their grassroots fume at Obama, their 'leaders' are pocketing their money.
Voting Rights Victory: Arizona Proof of Citizenship Overturned
Posted on: Jun 28, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Arizona's infamous Prop. 200 was overturned by U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday.
Obamacare Opponents Are Fat Cats Masquerading As Small Business
Posted on: Jun 27, 2012, Source: PR Watch
"Small businesses don't give multi-million-dollar contributions."
Wisconsin GOP Try To Retake State Senate, Hyping 'Fraud' By Young Voters
Posted on: Jun 19, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Wisconsin's political drama continues, as top GOP donors accuse young voters of fraud amid a state senate recount.
What's Behind the Recall in Wisconsin: Workers Fighting Back As Walker Dodges Questions About Corruption
Posted on: Jun 3, 2012, Source: AlterNet
The roots of the Tuesday's special election recall election unexpectedly began last winter.
Koch Brothers' Americans For Prosperity Goes All Out in Wisconsin Recall--And Denies It!
Posted on: May 28, 2012, Source: PR Watch
The spokesperson for the Koch Brothers' anti-union crusade claims their efforts are not on behalf of any candidate.
Wisconsin Recall Showdown Decided: Scott Walker to Face Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett
Posted on: May 8, 2012, Source: AlterNet
Scott Walker's 2010 opponent gets a rematch, as protester's candidate will face the GOP Lt. Governor.
Scott Walker Gets $1.3 Million From Koch Summit Attendees to Fight Recall
Posted on: May 4, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Wisconsin's embattled Republican governor is supported by a who's who of wealthy right-wing donors.
Rightwing ALEC Puts Wisconsin Anti-Labor Laws On May Agenda
Posted on: May 1, 2012, Source: PR Watch
Michigan's Koch-Funded Mackinac Center Is Bringing Wisconsin Act 10 Provisions to ALEC's spring meeting.
Right-Wing ALEC Retreats on Most Controversial Issues
Posted on: Apr 17, 2012, Source: PR Watch
ALEC disbands task force responsible for Stand Your Ground, voter ID, prison privatization, AZ's anti-immigrant law SB 1070.
The Wisconsin Story: Scott Walker's Unprecedented Assault on Unions and Democracy And the June 5th Recall Vote
Posted on: Mar 23, 2012, Source: AlterNet
Wisconsin's populist rebellion came after state GOP leaders attacked workers' rights and dignity.
Scott Walker Imports Voter Suppression Thugs In Wisconsin Recall
Posted on: Feb 28, 2012, Source: AlterNet
The embattled Wisconsin governor has now turned to groups known for intimidating voters.
David Koch's Non-Profit Flouts Law And Spends $700,000 Against Wisconsin Recall
Posted on: Feb 9, 2012, Source: PR Watch
The non-profit founded by the oil billionaire injects $700,000 to retain the embattled Wisconsin governor, possibly violating various laws on political activities.
Meet Gov. Scott Walker’s New Political Hit Women
Posted on: Feb 5, 2012, Source: AlterNet
The embattled Wisconsin governor hires two young Republicans who are veterans of no-holds-barred campaigns and propaganda efforts.
South Carolina GOP Eyes Citizenship Proof For New Voters
Posted on: Jan 30, 2012, Source: PR Watch
The latest effort to police voting in South Carolina comes after the Justice Department rejected the state's new voter ID law.
