[dennisw]

527's were left out when it came to rule-making for quasi-corporate political groups. No one is quite sure what laws apply and how. Supposedly, and under the actual text of the law, the 60 day ban does not apply to 527's

60 day ban does apply to 527s. No corporate or union money can be spent on electronic communications in the 60 days prior to the November election. Individual donor money can be used 60 days prior, whether it's my money ($400) or Steven Bing's money ($10,000,000)

[July 4th]

Yes, but there are some exceptions, including when 527's set up segregated accounts. It's a really complicated issue, and something that can barely be distilled into a legal memo, much less an FR thread.