[quote=CA renter]Let’s look at where the real money is coming from, and whether it’s supporting labor or capital, shall we?
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Grand Total Democrats Republicans Dem % Repub %
Business $698,136,635 $295,238,284 $398,886,016 43% 57%
Labor $284,017 $272,187 $8,855 97% 3%
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The broadest classification of political donors separates them into business, labor, or ideological interests. Whatever slice you look at, business interests dominate, with an overall advantage over organized labor of about 15-to-1.
Even among PACs – the favored means of delivering funds by labor unions – business has a more than 3-to-1 fundraising advantage. In soft money, the ratio is nearly 17-to-1.
An important caveat must be added to these figures: “business” contributions from individuals are based on the donor’s occupation/employer. Since nearly everyone works for someone, and since union affiliation is not listed on FEC reports, totals for business are somewhat overstated, while labor is understated. Still, the base of large individual donors is predominantly made up of business executives and professionals. Contributions under $200 are not included in these numbers, as they are not itemized.
https://www.opensecrets.org/overview/blio.php%5B/quote%5D
CAR: You report how business donations far outweigh labor donations. But don’t a lot of businesses support liberal causes? Solyndra comes to mind. With crony capitalism under Obama, big business is “persuaded” to help out the existing administration, whether Democrat or Republican. Let’s remember that true conservatives do not automatically support big business.
I recall media reports that in present House and Senage races, the Republicans are being outspent by Democrats, even with the troubled economy and foreign policy.
I don’t know if this funding difference is true or not, so perhaps you can look it up. Your research seems to be thorough, so I tend to trust what you will reveal to us.
