Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) will be in New York City today to speak at a CED event on, "The Role of Money in Politics in New York State: Promoting Small Dollar Democracy." If you're in the city, check it out! On Monday, he'll do a tele-townhall with grassroots activists on the campaign to pass Fair Elections.

Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.), not generally a big campaign finance guy, said in his retiremement announcement that he'll take on secret money in politics and IRS inaction during his time left in the Senate.

Campaign Finance/Fair Elections
FEC: FEC discusses petition for rulemaking on electioneering communications reporting
Yeah, the FEC still didn't get anywhere on disclosure rules for political ads. BNA.

The Nation: Supreme Court: Uphold the Voting Rights Act!
Ari Berman's latest on his trip to Alabama on the anniversary of Bloody Sunday and the need to uphold the Voting Rights Act. John Lewis had a powerful series of tweets yesterday on the anniversary.

TPM: Harry Reid winks at revisiting filibuster reform
"On the Senate floor Thursday, Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) capitalized on Paul’s talkathon to invoke the importance of a traditional filibuster where obstructing senators occupy the floor and speak until one side gives in."

Congress/2012
LA Times: Pro-Obama group reverses stance on corporate cash
More on yesterday's announcement by Jim Messina that OFA won't take corporate or lobbyist cash and will disclose everything $250 above. "The nonprofit advocacy group formed to bolster President Obama’s agenda has reversed its decision to accept corporate donations and promised more transparency about its contributors after fielding a torrent of criticism about its fundraising structure." AP, NPR, Mother Jones, Bloomberg, David Firestone at NYT, The Nation.

The Hill: Messina: Obama may meet with OFA donors amid controversy
Huh: "Former Obama campaign manager Jim Messina said Friday that President Obama may meet as soon as next week with donors to the nonprofit group that has sprouted from the remnants of his reelection campaign." Politico.

USA Today: Organizing for Action still waiting for big Democratic donors
"Some of the largest contributors to President Obama's re-election efforts have not yet donated to the national advocacy organization launched this year to advance his second-term agenda, interviews with top Democratic donors show."

CPI: Obama bundlers closely tied to influence industry
"President Barack Obama prides himself on rejecting donations from registered lobbyists, but a newly released list of campaign fundraisers is peppered with leaders from companies and law firms that lobby the federal government."

Roll Call: Ney says new book isn't about settling scores but moving on
Amanda Becker went to Bob Ney's book party. Ney goes after Boehner, talks about how much time he spent raising money, how he promised Ney a good job if he resigned.

Politico: White House makes nice with businesses
"In a bid to capitalize on the shared interest in immigration reform, a budget deal and new trade pacts, the White House has launched a charm offensive toward corporate America since the November election, hosting more than a dozen conference calls with top industry officials — which have not previously been disclosed — along with a flurry of meetings at the White House."

NYT: Latinos gain political muscle, and fundraisers show how
Not just about harnessing grassroots anymore: "Now a new generation of Latino leaders — highly educated, sophisticated and rich — is exerting power in a different way, by tapping into Hispanics as a fund-raising pool to influence elections and public policy."

CPI: Jeb Bush's education nonprofit rakes in cash
Jeb Bush's education nonprofit, which is facing heat for some possible lobbying rule violations, has seen big increases in funding. "By 2009, its revenue grew to $2.8 million. And in 2011, the most recent year for which records are available, it hauled in nearly $8.5 million."

WaPo: Top strategist Charlie Spies joins House GOP super PAC
"A top Republican strategist who headed up a super PAC devoted to Mitt Romney during the 2012 presidential election has signed on with a super PAC devoted to retaining the GOP’s House majority in 2014, Post Politics has learned."

Sunlight: Anti-immigration lobby run first ad targeting Lindsey Graham
NumbersUSA is going after Graham: "The first issue ad of the immigration reform battle hit the airwaves in South Carolina last week, targeting Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who is up for reelection in 2014."

Sunlight: Koch brother among donors to Mark Sanford redemption run
"David Koch, one of the nation's most generous underwriters of conservative causes, is among more than 250 donors chipping in to help disgraced former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford get his political career on track."

Politico Influence: Wright launches "conservative melting pot" PAC
"Conservative blogger and PR professional Crystal Wright has formed a new political action committee designed to help make the Republican Party more inclusive."

Dallas Morning News: Dewhurst sues former campaign manager over missing funds
"Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst filed a lawsuit Thursday against his one-time campaign manager seeking recovery of more than $2 million that Dewhurst claims was stolen from his state and federal political accounts over the past five years."

Other/States
WaPo: DC campaign finance office hires full-time investigator
"The D.C. Office of Campaign Finance has hired a full-time investigator to help it better scrutinize city politicians’ fundraising activities."

Politico: $274k stolen from Democratic Governors Association, report says
"Local police in Kentucky have arrested a 22-year-old man and charged him with stealing $274,000 in checks donated to the Democratic Governors Association."