Campaign finance reform

		Bill Bradley (Democrat) Would ban soft money contributions to national parties and prohibit state party committees from spending soft money to influence federal elections. Wants to increase taxpayer financing of elections and require all broadcasters to give candidates free air-time. Would provide 2-1 matching funds for contributions up to $250 for primaries and public financing for general elections. Once favored constitutional amendment to strip freedom-of-speech protections from political money.
		Al Gore (Democrat) Wants to ban soft money and increase taxpayer financing of elections. Would require TV networks to give candidates free air-time. Has refused money from PACs throughout his career. After 1996 election, admitted he had made fund-raising calls from his White House office despite federal laws against fund-raising on federal property. Acknowledged he knew a 1996 event he attended at a Buddhist temple was a fund-raiser.
		Gary Bauer (Republican) Wants to ban soft money and raise the individual contribution limit. Has urged candiates to stop taking contributions from the entertainment industry.
		George W. Bush (Republican) Would ban soft money, raise the $1,000 limit on individual contributions and require full disclosure. Has become the first presidential candidate to raise more than $50 million and is now refusing federal matching funds.
		Steve Forbes (Republican) Would allow soft money and raise or abolish caps on personal contributions to campaigns, with full disclosure. Refuses federal matching funds and PAC contributions.
		Orrin Hatch (Republican) Wants to allow soft money and increase disclosure.
		Alan Keyes (Republican) Favors removing all limits on contributions and spending and requiring full disclosure.
		John McCain (Republican) A leading proponent of campaign finance reform, has tried for four straight years to get the Senate to pass legislation banning soft money and restricting outside groups from running ads to support specific candidates.
		Pat Buchanan (Reform Party) Favors limiting contributions to $1,000 in primary and general elections and supports a ban on corporate donations to national parties. Wants to prohibit PACs from giving to candidates for federal office and to national party committees. Would require 75 percent of campaign funds to come from a candidate's own state or district.

Coverage of campaign finance issues
Election was a big win for Fidelity, By Chris Reidy, Globe Staff, 11/10/2000
A record-setting year for campaign spending, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 11/6/2000
It's still the money, stupid, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 11/3/2000 -OPINION
Deep pockets may define N.J. Senate race, By Fred Kaplan, Globe Staff, 11/3/2000
Businesses lukewarm on tax-cut initiatives, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 11/2/2000
Nader loses federal court battle against corporate sponsorship of debates, By Martin Finucne, Associated Press, 10/31/2000
As battleground widens, money flows in late blitz, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 10/29/2000
Candidates spend thousands on ads with little competition, By Alex Canizares, States News Service, 10/27/2000
Gambling riches give Indian tribes new clout, By Tatsha Robertson, Globe Staff, 10/20/2000
Robinson donating to GOP races, By Joanna Weiss, Globe Staff, 10/18/2000
Big money plays biggest role in state's referendum politics, By Brian C. Mooney, Globe Columnist, 10/18/2000 -OPINION
Big business is big donor to both camps -- $59 million so far, By Wayne Slater, Dallas Morning News, 10/16/2000
GOP gets $500,000 from software executive, Associated Press, 10/13/2000
High court weighs campaign spending limits, By David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10/11/2000
Campaign Notebook: Curb sought on debate sponsors, Globe Staff, 10/6/2000
Nader challenges U.S. presidential debate funding, By Leslie Gevirtz, Reuters, 10/5/2000
Corporations line up to sponsor debates, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 9/29/2000
Campaign-funds debate makes noise, but no change, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 9/29/2000
Even favorites welcome Clinton, By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 9/28/2000
Gore makes conditional offer to ban soft money ads, By Nancy Benac, Associated Press, 9/27/2000
Clinton, Lazio agree to ban soft money ads in Senate race, By Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post, 9/24/2000
White House releases overnight guest list, By Matthew Vita, Washington Post, 9/23/2000
E-mail describes Gore temple visit as fund-raiser, By John Solomon, Associated Press, 9/23/2000
List of overnight guests at White House, Associated Press, 9/22/2000
Gore, party use disputed funds, By Chris Mondics, Knight Ridder, 9/22/2000
Deep-pocket donors sleep over at White House, By Steve Holland, Reuters, 9/22/2000
Parties awash in 'soft' money, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 9/21/2000
Talk, but no action, on finance reform, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 9/15/2000 -OPINION
Gore rakes in more than $6 million at Radio City, By Mike Glober, Associated Press, 9/15/2000
Bush aims again at Gore fund-raising, By Anne E. Kornblut and Yvonne Abraham, Globe Staff, 9/15/2000
Gore mixes details, glitz at fund-raisers, By Yvonne Abraham and Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 9/14/2000
Mass. delegation taps war chest to help the party, By Alex Canizares, States News Service, 9/13/2000
FEC rules Reform Party matching funds belongs to Buchanan, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 9/12/2000
Bleak future for third parties -- no federal money in 2000?, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 9/11/2000
Cheney prepared to forfeit stock options if elected, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 9/2/2000
Court rejects Nader's claim that corporate funding of debates is illegal, By Jay Lindsay, Associated Press, 9/1/2000
Cheney says he's prepared to forfeit oil stock options, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 9/1/2000
Will the real Reform Party nominee stand up? FEC to decide, By Eun-Kyung Kim, Associated Press, 8/22/2000
Bush effort spent at $2 million-a-week clip, By Associated Press, 8/21/2000
Party politics: It's potluck for the out-crowd, By Sam Allis, Globe Staff, 8/17/2000
Democrats criticize special-interest dollars, then party on their dime, By Holly Bailey, Center for Responsive Politics, 8/16/2000
Democrats assail Cheney over payout from oil giant, By Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 8/14/2000
Firms line up to sponsor Democrats, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Democratic fund raiser moved to new venue, By Erica Werner, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Corporations picking up tabs at L.A. galas, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 8/12/2000
Buchanan claims Reform nomination, says money is vital, By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press, 8/12/2000
Congresswoman says Playboy fund-raiser could be moved, By Michelle DeArmond, Associated Press, 8/11/2000
Why are prescription drugs so expensive? Follow the money in politics, By Bernard Sanders, 8/7/2000 -OPINION
The buying of the president, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 8/4/2000 -OPINION
For big donors the pick of the parties, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 8/3/2000
Special interests throw lavish parties for Republican elite, By John Solomon, Associated Press, 8/1/2000
Beyond the velvet rope: Hobnobbing at the GOP convention for a price, By Holly Bailey, Center for Responsive Politics, 8/1/2000
Where candidates have invested their fortunes may reveal their character, By Dolores Kong, Globe Staff, 7/30/2000
Nader pushes health care, calls convention 'a carnival', By Kalpana Srinivasan, Associated Press, 7/29/2000
Corporate cash fuels parties at conventions, By Glen Johnson, Globe Staff, 7/29/2000
Cellucci expected to veto delay in Clean Elections Law, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 7/27/2000
Clean Elections backers object to delay in law, By Michael Crowley, Globe Staff, 7/20/2000
Congressmen reap more donations, but spend less, By Alex Canizares, States News Service, 7/18/2000
Gift to Gore followed wetlands deal, By Chris Mondics Knight Ridder, 7/16/2000
Gore says hectic pace at mercy of schedulers, By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 6/24/2000
Gore hits back on finance questions, By Ann Scales and Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 6/24/2000
Excerpts from discussion between Gore investigators, Associated Press, 6/24/2000
New bid seen to probe Gore fund-raising, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 6/23/2000
Justice official recommends special counsel to investigate Gore, By Pete Yost, Associated Press, 6/22/2000
Bush hits $90 million in campaign donations, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 6/21/2000
Stealth politics, Globe editorial, 6/20/2000 -OPINION
Nader, as race nears, says he's worth $3 8 million, By Mike Allen, Washington Post, 6/18/2000
Cellucci rattles the Mass. money tree in support of Bush presidential effort, Globe Staff, 6/18/2000
Supporters of campaign finance reform say law is in jeopardy, By Michael Crowley, Globe Staff, 6/15/2000
GOP reaps harvest in Mass., By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 6/15/2000
Meaning over money, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 6/13/2000 -OPINION
House defeats McCain campaign finance plan, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 6/10/2000
More groups to disclose funding, By Laura Meckler, Associated Pres, 6/9/2000
Freeh cited evidence on Gore fund raising, By Pete Yost, Associated Press, 6/7/2000
Democrats set to launch 'soft money' ad campaign, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 6/7/2000
Campaign coffers overflow for parties' top candidates, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 6/6/2000
Going soft, Globe editorial, 6/4/2000 -OPINION
With bills pending, soft money pours into both parties, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 6/2/2000
Clinton fund-raiser headed for record book, By Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 5/24/2000
The people's will, Globe editorial, 5/11/2000 -OPINION
Lucky for Gore, fund-raising scandal doesn't grip voters, By Martin F. Nolan, 5/10/2000 -OPINION
Suit links Rep. DeLay to coercion of donors, By David Espo, Associated Press, 5/4/2000
Specter says ex prosecutor suggested false statements by Gore, By Pete Yost, Associated Press, 5/3/2000
McCain to endorse Bush even without agreement on campaign finance, Associated Press, 4/30/2000
GOP still after Gore on fund-raising legalities, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 4/29/2000
Mass. election finance law hits new snag, By Michael Rezendes, Globe Staff, 4/28/2000
House plan would limit candidate financing, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 4/25/2000
In money race, Robinson faces tall order, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 4/21/2000
Gores paid $59,178 in taxes; Bush files to extend deadline, By Curt Anderson, Associated Press, 4/16/2000
Clinton, Giuliani fund-raising committees are assailed, By Mike Allen, Washington Post, 4/6/2000
McCain pitches for 'soul mate' Giuliani, By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press, 4/5/2000
Gore plan would create $7.1billion fund for elections, By Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 3/28/2000
Thanks to McCain, we'll have campaign finance reform, By Martin T. Meehan, 3/22/2000 -OPINION
McCain hits Gore over fund-raising, By David Espo, Associated Press, 3/22/2000
As McCain returns to Senate, odds on campaign reform still long, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 3/21/2000
Scaled-down measure keeps campaign finance reform alive, By Art Pine Los Angeles Times, 3/20/2000
Record spending of $63 million leaves Bush behind Gore, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 3/20/2000
Soft money becomes N.Y. political football, By Marc Humbert, Associated Press, 3/16/2000
Gore, Bush trade e-mail barbs over funds, By Globe Staff and Wires, 3/16/2000
Bush lists guests at mansion, Associated Press, 3/16/2000
McCain mulling PAC with future White House bid in mind, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press, 3/15/2000
Campaign Report: FEC seeks to halt foreign campaign contributions, Globe wire services, 3/15/2000
Gore meets Ventura, talks of funding shifts, By Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 3/12/2000
Gore, Ventura to meet and talk campaign finance reform, By Rochelle Olson, Associated Press, 3/11/2000
Gore, looking ahead, lashes out at Bush's fund raising tactics, By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 3/6/2000
Sure sign Bush expects Tuesday loss in Bay State: He's not spending here, Globe staff, 3/5/2000
Many companies hedge their bets, give big to both parties, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 3/1/2000
Eight Bush fund-raisers spent nights at Texas governor's mansion, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 3/1/2000
Pluck, leaks helped McCain to overcome S&L scandal, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 2/29/2000
Bush may find fund raising a little harder, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 2/23/2000
McCain outraised Bush in January, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 2/21/2000
McCain wins Bauer endorsement; Bush refilling warchest, By Mike Glover, Associated Press, 2/17/2000
Former fund-raiser supports Gore's version of '96 temple event, Associated Press, 2/17/2000
Bush puts best face on spending, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, and Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 2/17/2000
Key issues are little examined, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 2/16/2000
Bush proposes campaign finance overhaul, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 2/16/2000
A stirring of citizenship, Globe editorial, 2/15/2000 -OPINION
Candidates go, leave millions for state economy, By Lois R. Shea, Globe Staff, 2/13/2000
Low-cost fund-raising on Web aids candidates, By Charles A. Radin, Globe Staff, 2/7/2000
Bush assails McCain, but both use perk, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 2/5/2000
Will the money spoil his message?, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 2/4/2000 -OPINION
Fund-raising champion Bush lags online, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 2/4/2000
McCain trying to turn primary win into cash, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 2/2/2000
Parties get $100m in soft money, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 2/1/2000
Democrats face little opposition in fund-raising, By Caren Benjamin, Associated Press, 2/1/2000
Company fined $209,000 for illegal political contributions, Associated Press, 2/1/2000
Mysterious group raking Bradley on campaign finance, By Laura Meckler, Associated Pres, 1/31/2000
Looking north for margin of victory, By Susan Milligan and Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 1/31/2000
Keyes fails to file personal financial-disclosure form, Associated Press, 1/31/2000
Bush fund raising hits record $68.7 million, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 1/31/2000
Bradley, Gore step up war of words, By Susan Milligan and Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 1/31/2000
Reagan campaign committee lives on, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 1/29/2000
Down with soft money, By John McCain, 1/28/2000 -OPINION
Gore's lobbyist contributors reap access, By Walter V. Robinson and John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 1/26/2000
Texas governor's camp reaps soft money, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 1/24/2000
Bradley, Forbes outspending front-runners in N.H., Iowa, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press, 1/22/2000
Political briefs: Gore makes strides, according to polls, Globe Staff and Wires, 1/20/2000
McCain, fund-reform advocate, launches 3-day fund-raiser, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 1/18/2000
Bush's Hollywood contributions far outstrip Dole's in 1996, By Michelle DeArmond, Associated Press, 1/15/2000
Campaign Notebook: Bradley says move on firm 'no big deal', By Michael Crowley and Tima Cassidy, Globe Staff, 1/13/2000
McCain strategy untried but true, By Eileen McNamara, Globe Columnist, 1/12/2000 -OPINION
Bradley intervened for N.J. firm, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 1/12/2000
McCain OK's review of his letters, Associated Press, 1/10/2000
Bradley, Gore on equal financial footing, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 1/10/2000
McCain's brand of toughness rarer than Teflon, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 1/9/2000 -OPINION
McCain interceded for donors, data show, By Anne E. Kornblut and Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 1/9/2000
Senator's niche image takes a hit, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 1/7/2000
Money and McCain, Globe editorial, 1/6/2000 -OPINION
McCain talks of higher plane, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 1/6/2000
Book ties hopefuls, long term donors, By Elizabeth Hurt, States News Service, 1/6/2000
Rivals over spending caps, Bush camp says, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 1/5/2000
McCain says FCC letter for contributor not improper, By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press, 1/5/2000
Book details biggest donors to presidential candidates, Associated Press, 1/5/2000
Hopefuls to receive some federal funds, Associated Press, 1/4/2000
Big money's voice drowns out all others, By Hank Nichols, 1/2/2000 -OPINION
Bush adds $10m to his record campaign fund, Associated Press, 12/31/1999
McCain's funding gains, but Bush still far ahead, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 12/30/1999
Bradley outraises Gore by 2-1 margin in fourth quarter, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 12/29/1999
Hanover leads N.H. communities in presidential donations, Associated Press, 12/29/1999
Gay group raises $40,000 for McCain, Associated Press, 12/24/1999
Attack ad says McCain's soft money legislation hurts GOP, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 12/24/1999
Presidential candidates qualify for $34 million, but shortfall could limit funds, By Will Lester, Associated Press, 12/23/1999
McCain has a million-dollar week, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 12/20/1999
Democratic debaters getting testy, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 12/20/1999
Kennedy raises $3.6m in most aggressive fund raising drive, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 12/17/1999
FBI pulled its punches in fund-raising probe, GOP charges, By Larry Margasak, Associated Press, 12/17/1999
Bradley, McCain unite on campaign finance, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 12/17/1999
McCain, Bradley looking to sway independent voters, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 12/16/1999
McCain, Bradley declare war on soft money, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press, 12/16/1999
Keep your fingers crossed, Globe editorial, 12/16/1999 -OPINION
Reports says credit card industry gives most to Bush, Associated Press, 12/15/1999
Gore sides with McCain on campaign finance, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press, 12/15/1999
FEC expected to allow Buchanan federal matching funds, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 12/15/1999
Bradley, McCain agree to meeting, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 12/10/1999
Bradley, McCain discuss meeting on campaign reform, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 12/9/1999
Convoluted rules result in creative spending by candidates, By Sandra Sobieraj, Associated Press, 12/3/1999
Trump willing to spend $100m on race, Reuters, 11/29/1999
Unintended consequences of the clean election bill, By Philip W. Johnston, 11/17/1999 -OPINION
Political briefs, By Globe Staff and Wires, 11/17/1999
Cellucci lets funds remain for elections, By Frank Phillips and Michael Crowley, Globe Staff, 11/17/1999
Decisions on election law irk both sides, By Michael Rezendes, Globe Staff, 11/16/1999
Cellucci seen vetoing $10m for elections, By Michael Crowley and Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 11/16/1999
In vital period, Bradley might outspend Gore, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 11/15/1999
Coalition blasts governor, demands election funding, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, and Michael Crowley, Globe Correspondent, 11/13/1999
Cellucci may veto $10m election fund, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 11/12/1999
Lawmakers rewrite Mass campaign rules, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 11/11/1999
Struggling Bradley cashed in as a speaker, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 11/4/1999
In 2 years, Bradley reportedly earned $2.7 million in speaking fees, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 11/2/1999
Let the voters, not money, do the talking, By Hank Nichols, Globe Correspondent, 10/31/1999 -OPINION
Flush with funding, Bush plans to raise money for states' GOP, Washington Post, 10/31/1999
Bottom line for Bradley: dollar bills, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Staff, 10/26/1999 -OPINION
Candidates with cash narrow field, By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 10/25/1999
Kerry event raises soft money scorn, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/21/1999
Senate foils campaign finance bills, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/20/1999
Soft money ban is called no cure all, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/19/1999
Bradley gains on Gore in Mass. fund-raising race, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 10/19/1999
McCain irks some spenders, gains some traction, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 10/17/1999 -OPINION
Senators rip McCain's soft money claim, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/15/1999
Politicians are bullish with funds from donors, By Katherine Pfleger, Associated Press, 10/14/1999
Game plan to ban election soft money blocked by Ky. senator, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/14/1999
Cellucci nets $2.8m for self, Bush, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 10/11/1999
McCain challenges GOP field on money issue, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 10/7/1999
Justices debate money, politics, By David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10/6/1999
Bush swells his coffers on wealth of best friends, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 10/3/1999
In funds race, Gore, Bradley neck-and-neck, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 10/1/1999
McCain buys half a loaf, Globe editorial, 9/27/1999 -OPINION
Dole seeks funds for wife's race, By David Von Drehle and Dan Balz Washington Post, 9/26/1999
Democrats double soft money funds, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 9/25/1999
W.'s Bay State grubstake, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Staff, 9/21/1999 -OPINION
Foes of McCain's plan head for N.H., By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 9/20/1999
House votes for a ban on soft money, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 9/15/1999
GOP leaders warn lawmakers against proposed ban on soft money, By David Espo, Associated Press, 9/14/1999
Web users fault Bush on donor list, By Thomas Ferraro, Reuters, 9/11/1999
How the color of big money will shade Campaign 2000, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 9/5/1999 -OPINION
A Republican's bullying letter to business leaders might backfire, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 9/3/1999 -OPINION
Mass. rich help both parties, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 8/16/1999
Big money vying with big dreams in Iowa poll today, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 8/14/1999
Capitol Hill capitalism, Globe editorial, 8/7/1999 -OPINION
Campaigns without limits, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 7/27/1999 -OPINION
Of presidential bidders, Forbes top spender, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 7/21/1999
Bush discloses details of his wealth, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 7/3/1999
From beer to pies, marketers envision quick bucks, By Lois R. Shea, Globe Staff, 6/27/1999
Presidential hopefuls may soon get a new line on cash, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 5/29/1999
Matching funds for candidates falling short, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 4/15/1999
The pollution of politics, Globe editorial, 4/5/1999 -OPINION
An early push for party cash, By Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 3/22/1999
As GOP field fills up, race for donors on, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 3/3/1999