GOP Super PACs Outraise Democratic Ones 2-1

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http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/Super-PAC-Republicans-Democrats/2011/08/04/id/406076

Thursday, 04 Aug 2011 08:54 AM

By Newsmax Wires


Republicans are attracting big-time donors at twice the clip of Democrats in contributions to super PAC fundraising groups, according to a USA Today analysis.

The newspaper’s nose count reveals that 12 people and companies donated $12.1 million out of the $23.7 million that seven major super PACs raised during the first half of the year. Super PACS, which are required to operate independently from candidates, are able to raise unrestricted amounts of money, while candidates themselves are limited.

The fact that GOP-affiliated groups outraised their Democratic counterparts by more than 2-1 indicates “the willingness of Republican donors to write big checks to deny President Obama a second term,” the USA Today analysis noted.

Overall, seven major groups took in $23.7 million during the first half of the year, with a combined $12.1 million coming from just 12 people and companies, the national daily reported
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