Who Is the Biggest Campaign Spender?
We are constantly warned to beware of the legislative clout that big business can buy. But when it comes to political campaign money, the biggest spenders are not the oil companies or the banks. The number-one biggest campaign spender in federal and state political campaigns and ballot measures during the 2007-2008 election cycle was the National Education Association, known as the NEA. The NEA spent $56.3 million, far more than any other big-bucks donor.
[according to a comprehensive analysis compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics and the National Institute.]
The NEA's political contributions go 95% to Democratic candidates or to promote leftist ballot issues.......
[according to a comprehensive analysis compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics and the National Institute.]
The NEA's political contributions go 95% to Democratic candidates or to promote leftist ballot issues.......
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