“People who have more money should be free to buy more cars, more homes, more vacations, and more gizmos than the rest of us. They should not be able to buy more democracy." -Bill Moyers  

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July 16, 2005 - Governor to Quit 2nd Job San Francisco Chronicle

June 23, 2005 - Governor's PACs Win in Court (tentative ruling) San Francisco Chronicle

June 23, 2005 - Protesters Call on Governor's Fundraiser (tentative ruling in TheRestofUs.org's request for preliminary injunction against Governor Schwarzenegger's California Recovery Team) San Jose Mercury News

May 27, 2005 - Fundraising Bill Passes Assembly - Heads to Senate Contra Costa Times (AP)

May 17, 2005 - Top Schwarzenegger Aide Links 2005 Special Election Success to Successful Schwarzenegger Re-election in 2006 Sacramento Bee

April 7, 2005 - The Money Tree - A Court Says Schwarzenegger Can Raise Unlimited Funds for His Ballot Initiatives, But That Fight's Not Over LA City Beat

March 25, 2005 - Ruling puts limits on ballot measure donations on hold: Critics see 'arms race' of candidates co-opting initiatives San Francisco Chronicle

March 25, 2005 - The Sky's the Limit KPFA Evening News (audio file - lead story)

March 24, 2005 - Governor Scores Legal Victory For Campaign Contributions KCRA Channel 3 - Sacramento (video)

March 24, 2005 - Judge Rules Watchdog Commission Can't Limit Fundraising for Initiatives KXTV Channel 10 - Sacramento (video)

March 24, 2005 - Judge hands governor donations victory: Ruling frees up ballot measure committee to raise unlimited funds San Francisco Chronicle

March 24, 2005 - Gov. Wins Initiative Fundraising Case Los Angeles Times

March 23, 2005 - Judge throws out campaign contribution limits to special funds (AP) Miami Herald

March 17, 2005 - Business group in agreement with governor San Diego Union Tribune

March 16, 2005 - Watchdog group sues governor Sacramento Bee

March 15, 2005 - Watchdog group files suit to stop Schwarzenegger fund-raising (AP) San Jose Mercury News

March 14, 2005 - Hundreds Protest Schwarzenegger Fundraiser KXTV Channel 10 - Sacramento (video)

March 7, 2005 - California Governor All But Invites Protests as He Raises Money in Manhattan (AP) Newsday

March 7, 2005 - Donors' Influence on Schwarzenegger Is an Issue New York Times.

March 5, 2005 - Judge delays ruling on governor's special election fund-raising role (AP) Ventura County Star.

March 4, 2005 - Executive Gives $1.5 Million to Gov.'s Initiative Drive Los Angeles Times.

Feb. 15, 2005 - Governor fights limits on political donations. San Jose Mercury News.

Feb. 10, 2005 - FPPC sued over donation limits
The group backing the governor's ballot agenda opposes rule. Sacramento Bee.

Feb. 9, 2005 - Big-Ticket Drive Supports Gov.'s Agenda
Invitations are handed out for 'an evening with Schwarzenegger,' with dinners up to $100,000. Los Angeles Times.

Feb. 8, 2005 - Fund-raising charge leveled at governor. San Francisco Chronicle.

Feb. 8, 2005 - Group claims governor breaks fund-raising rules. Sacramento Bee.

Feb. 4, 2005 - Gov.'s Tie to Fund Drive Questioned. Los Angeles Times.

Jan. 29, 2005 - Governor Seeks Outside Donors for Campaigns. Los Angeles Times.

Jan. 12, 2005 - Group to Aid Gov.'s Push for Reforms. Los Angeles Times.