Money and Politics

Just a sample of political donations from the side that says corporations are buying politicians:

Based on SEC filings as of September 13, 2010, here are how several large union PACs are donating to political candidates:


International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has donated $2,608,873 to political candidates. 98% of their donations have gone to Democrats.

Operating Engineers Union has donated $2,104,300 to political candidates. 89% of their donations have gone to Democrats.

American Federation of State/County/Municipal Employees has donated $1,914,500 to political candidates. 99% of their donations have done to Democrats.

Teamsters Union has donated $1,863,010 to political candidates. 98% of their donations have gone to Democrats.

American Federation of Teachers has donated $1,809,750 to political candidates. 100% of their donations have gone to Democrats.

Laborers Union has donated $1,807,500 to political candidates. 96% of their donations have gone to Democrats.

Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union has donated $1,726,500 to political candidates. 98% of their donations have gone to Democrats.

Carpenters & Joiners Union has donated $1,716,875 to political candidates. 84% of their donations have gone to Democrats.

National Air Traffic Controllers Association has donated $1,674,900 to political candidates. 83% have gone to Democrats.