Interest Groups' Contributions to Congressional Parties
by SavvyRoo on Oct 20, 2014 | Views: 173 | Score: 0
Amount given in 2013-2014... To Democrats | To Republicans | |
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Lawyers/Law Firms | 31657594 | 14279684 |
Securities/Investment | 16335750 | 19802775 |
Retired | 15622236 | 20434364 |
Real Estate | 13624741 | 15377663 |
Health Professionals | 12057249 | 18866588 |
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Sources:
opensecrets.org
Democrats stand out as the foremost recipients of law firm contributions. Perhaps more shocking, 7 out of the top ten recipients of the biggest interest group contributors are Democrats.