Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Money in Politics

If you want to follow the money in politics a good place to look is a website called Open Secrets - Center for Responsive Politics.

Obama Received $20 Million from Healthcare Industry in 2008 Campaign - Almost three times the amount given to McCain by Brad Jacobson.

Insurance money to Congress - Top 20 recipients from 1989-2010 election cycle.  Thanks to the Center for Responsive Politics.  The numbers are based on contributions from PACs and individuals giving $200 or more.

I could spend a lot of time looking at these numbers.  The numbers don't lie.  Corporations have more of a voice in Congress, the Courts, and the Presidency than ordinary citizens.

If you don't believe me look at the top spenders from 1989-2009 - Lobbyists.  Thanks again to Open Secrets.

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