]> http://www.campaignmoney.org/blog/2008/07/14/conventional-tactics Comments for "Conventional Tactics" en http://www.campaignmoney.org/blog/2008/07/14/conventional-tactics We&#39;ve noted on several occasions the major loophole provided by Democratic and Republican conventions for corporations to flex their contribution muscles. Conventions don&#39;t fit under the guidelines that restrict corporate giving to candidates and parties, so the multi-million dollar events are a good opportunity for corporate interests to give generously - and reap the benefits. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/14/us/politics/14convention.html?_r=1&amp;ref=politics&amp;oref=slogin">This article in the <em>New York Times</em> </a>focuses on the Democratic convention in Denver, and its fundraising power-player, Steve Farber. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:56:13 +0000