MSN Money

Top 12 super PAC donors

The White House is reportedly alarmed that wealthy individuals have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to defeat President Barack Obama in November. But Democrats have their donors, too.

By Ariel Wittenberg, ProPublica
 of 13
 of 13

RELATED ARTICLES

VIDEO ON MSN MONEY

User Picture
Write a comment...
147Comments
getting tired
Mar 16, 2012 11:02AM
avatar
How does George Soros not make this list???  MSN  in bed with the left>>>
JessLI
Mar 16, 2012 8:43AM
avatar

Un-effin'-believable​! MSLSD is true to its moniker,,,,,only one out of 13 examples showed support for the Democrat ticket.

Soros, Geffen, Buffet and dozens more extraordinarily wealthy people whose donations to Obama's super PAC's go unmentioned.

So typical of leftist "news" groups; to omit information instead of reporting on ALL the facts. And you liberals who read the drivel on this website suck up every piece of propoganda.

sneddog
Mar 16, 2012 6:55AM
avatar

More media bias. We all noticed that the author included one super pac supporting Obama to at least appear unbiased, but we all also know that Obama has raised far more cash than any Republican. I guess they want us to think that He did this with the small donations of the poor and middle class masses? I personnaly think that we the people should know where every dollar comes from for these campaigns. How much foreign money has Obama received, and how much of that has come from middle eastern nations? But then we will never know the truth because the truth doesn't mean anything to the media, they are more interested in promoting their agenda, creating the storey line, and telling us how to think.

 

 

StillSilence
Mar 16, 2012 12:33PM
avatar
To getting-
How does George Soros not make this list???  MSN  in bed with the left>>>

Because MSN has Sugar daddy Soros's Sh#t on it's nose that's why his name was not on the list.
Sportnut2
Mar 16, 2012 10:55AM
avatar

We need to get money out of elections.  We need to rid the elections of pacs and special interest groups. 

 

We need clean elections that do not heavily influence politicians.  Same with the lobbyists in Washington.  Get them out of the political process.

Shirtlake
Mar 15, 2012 11:14PM
avatar
As I've said many times, business is not life.  Life is what the Supreme Court and we have given to business.  Stop the bickering folks.  The farm is sold.  What is being reported here does not square with any concept of democracy that I know. 
TR Rose (Ralph Johnson)
Mar 16, 2012 1:40PM
avatar
If we, the American People of the United States ever want our country back it will be necessary to completely eliminate LOBBYISM  IN ANY FORM and regain control of WHO WE WANT selected to run for office. The way it is now, we have nothing to vote for except the ones the lobbyists want to run for office! THAT'S NOT DEMOCRACY, THAT'S HYPOCRISY IN NO UNCERTAIN TERMS!

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE, AND THAT TIME IS NOW! Not later, but right NOW!!!

anybody but obama
Mar 15, 2012 9:03PM
avatar
Why don't we hear about democrat donors...why does Limbaugh get in trouble for words like slut and whore when Bill Maher called Palin c*** and tw** and nobody says a word...why do people expect one thing from republicans while socialist radicals who want to destroy the basic foundation of america seem to get a pass.  Why do socialist radicals have to cry "racist" if people have a deep disagreement with the way this country is being run.
Stephen Smith (ReaganMan)
Mar 15, 2012 9:11PM
avatar
Where is George Soros' name?

How about Big Labor?

Typical liberal spin.
Someone
Mar 16, 2012 7:47AM
avatar
LOL!!!  How pathetic, another blatently misleading one sided peice of garbage by MSN.  Where is Warren Buffet, George Soros, etc. etc.   Obviously they are very worried, the desparation comes through in thier article.  If I had a Billion, I'd be at the top of this list, and not in favor of the Prez.
Hockeym1
Mar 15, 2012 9:41PM
avatar
"The White House is reportedly alarmed that wealthy individuals have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to defeat President Barack Obama in November. But Democrats have their donors, too. "

Bill Maher donating $1,000,000 to Obama, why was that left off the list?  Ohhh yaaa... I forgot we don't talk about the left...  shhh!
HUFLUNGDOO
Mar 16, 2012 1:52PM
avatar
Here's another for you....@chltown1211.​.....

Back in 2008, a group of investors gave Barack 500K in campaign contributions. That same group of investors received over 70% in "green energy" grants totaling 11.2 billion (with B) dollars. Not bad! I'll take that investment every single time from my good friend in the white house!! HA HA HA.

Who's blind?
HUFLUNGDOO
Mar 16, 2012 12:18PM
avatar
After one of the recent primaries, Rick Santorum had to cut out to go to a $2,500 a seat fundraiser to support his campaign. A few weeks earlier, Obama was in San Francisco to attend a $35,000 a seat fundraiser for his campaign.

Now, you gotta ask yourself, who has that kind of money? I got news for you folks, it ain't the 99% that think Barack is looking out for them.

If you think for one minute that Barack Obama is not in bed with big money and that's who drives his campaign, you are a complete fool. He is just a more accomplished liar about than most.

Just keep drinking the kool aid......
JUSTICEFLEETING
Mar 16, 2012 11:07AM
avatar

Nice list of successful men. Where is the women's top 12 list. Where is Soros, and how much is being given out of the 12 highest campaign donating churches.

 

This list should be expanded and complete.

cforus
Mar 16, 2012 10:47AM
avatar
I didn't see the "MSM SUPER PAC" on the list.  All the free positive media, all the anti-Conservative media and censoring negative or derogatory stories about liberals or Obama has to be worth MILLIONS!  The mainstream media should be forced to register as a DNC PAC.     
Doug701
Mar 16, 2012 9:42AM
avatar
Great Liberal left wing reporting with only 1 Dem on this list. Since Obama has already raised more $ than any other Rep, shouldn't this list be filled with more of those Dem supporters? Oh thats right, MSNBC is left wing, I forgot.
Venturajim
Mar 16, 2012 4:31AM
avatar

I remember some history that happen around 1840, a lot of americans hated a lot of other americans, it was WAR!

One side wore blue and the other side wore gray, well here we go again. This time it's blue against red, go ahead pick your side, because you know the other side is wrong, they lie and don't care what happens as long as they win!

 

I wish AMERICA could win. It's too bad I'm wrong.

StillSilence
Mar 16, 2012 11:36AM
avatar
MSNBC has George Soros's **** on it's nose, that's why Soros's name was not on the list.
CardDude
Mar 16, 2012 12:06PM
avatar
Obama gets his money from unions.....
SSG K
Mar 16, 2012 9:43AM
avatar
Ryan, how do you feel about Obama's blatant HYPOCRISY when he went against everything he has been WHINING about after the Citizens United ruling and now openly TAKES from those horrible Super PACs?  

Nothing like a "leader" willing to throw away all morals and everything he stands against when he needs the cash to sling mud at his rivals, not like he can run on his policies, leadership, or economic accomplishments.....​​.....
Report
Please help us to maintain a healthy and vibrant community by reporting any illegal or inappropriate behavior. If you believe a message violates theCode of Conductplease use this form to notify the moderators. They will investigate your report and take appropriate action. If necessary, they report all illegal activity to the proper authorities.
Categories
100 character limit
Are you sure you want to delete this comment?

DATA PROVIDERS

Copyright © 2013 Microsoft. All rights reserved.

Fundamental company data and historical chart data provided by Morningstar Inc. Real-time index quotes and delayed quotes supplied by Morningstar Inc. Quotes delayed by up to 15 minutes, except where indicated otherwise. Fund summary, fund performance and dividend data provided by Morningstar Inc. Analyst recommendations provided by Zacks Investment Research. StockScouter data provided by Verus Analytics. IPO data provided by Hoover's Inc. Index membership data provided by Morningstar Inc.

RECENT QUOTES

Watchlist

Learn More
View full page
Symbol
Last
Change
Shares
Quotes delayed at least 15 min
Sponsored by:

MARKET UPDATE

NAMELASTCHANGE% CHANGE
There’s a problem getting this information right now. Please try again later.
NAMELASTCHANGE% CHANGE
There’s a problem getting this information right now. Please try again later.

[BRIEFING.COM] The S&P 500 trades lower by 0.2% as investors await the latest policy statement from the Federal Open Market Committee. The FOMC statement and economic projections will be released at 14:00 ET with Chairman Bernanke's press conference scheduled to begin at 14:30 ET.

Equities dipped into the red at the open, and have held their losses into midday. The S&P briefly tested its flat line, but the underperformance of heavily weighted financials and industrials has kept ... More


More Market News

Currencies

NAMELASTCHANGE% CHANGE
There’s a problem getting this information right now. Please try again later.
See more currencies

MUST-SEE ON MSN

MSN Mobile: Go to msn.com in your phone's browser.