PAC to PAC, union PACs outspend FIRE sector PACs in 2008, slightly got beat by FIRE in 2010 and so far are being outspent but that’ll change come the real 2012 election race.
Of greater note, Union money in 2008, 2010 went 92% and 94% to Democrats. FIRE money was split 51%/49% and 47%/53% respectively.
Or are you saying the individuals that happen to work in the FIRE sector shouldn’t have a voice? My company has a program, employees donate and dictate what candidates their money goes to but it comes as part of match from the company.
If you’re worried about influence peddling, and you should be, I’d be worried about large lopsided expenditures.
Now look at the last link. Other.
Remember, it was dominated by Universities and Governments. The contributors tells the story that most at individual contributions. IOW, the employee donations that correspond the to LABOR PAC donations in the labor group. It’s #2 $412M in 2008.
For a final snicker, here’s the link to look at the infamous Goldman Sachs donors. It’s the top 17. Democrat donations lead 2:1 over republicans in the long term donors. That evil FIRE money…
