Campaign contributions

[sheclown]

Is there a link anywhere to candidates' campaign contribution information?

[Cheshire Cat]

Here you go Gloria!  http://www.duvalelections.com/Candidates-And-Committees/Candidate-Committee-Treasurer-Reports-Bios/Campaign-Treasurer-Reports-Bios.aspx

[strider]

Do these reports pick up how much PACs may spend on say the negative ads against brown being mailed out? I'm guessing not unless they are FOR a candidate?

[Cheshire Cat]

All it shows are the names of PACs that have given a candidate a donation.  PAC's take donations independently of the candidates and spend it independently.  That is the roll they play.  An add or attack add can be posted as originating with a PAC thus putting the candidate in the position of claiming the add did not originate with them.  A PAC can actually support a candidate beyond regular declared campaign donations and limits.  That is why they are so popular now.