Saturday, August 05, 2006

Well, the race is on.. not what you think; I mean the race to support potential office holders. In the big money race level, labor unions, businesses and wealthy individuals are getting out their checkbooks and writing checks in the five figures, some a lot higher. The initial recipients of this money include 527 organizations, who turn around with the same money and help candidates.

The largest 527s right now are the National Governor's Association at $25.9 million and the Democratic Governor's Association at $17.9 million, for this two-year election cycle. Their totals outpace all other similar fundraising groups, including the $15.6 million raised by the Service Employees International Union and $11.6 million raised by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

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