And where do all those teacher union PAC dollars go? Public Sector Unions (info from OpenSecrets.org ) PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates Election cycle: 2008
Total Amount, all Unions:$16,401,309 Total to Democrats:$14,679,327 (90%) Total to Republicans:$1,687,482 (10%)
#1 in contributions. International Assn of Fire Fighters $2,709,900 total $2,102,400 Dems $602,500 Republicans
#2. American Federation of Teachers $2,265,250 total $2,244,750 Dems $14,000 Republicans
#3. American Fedn of St/Cnty/Municipal Employees $2,113,593 total $2,083,093 Dems $25,500 Republicans
#4. National Education Assn $2,006,400 total $1,857,800 Dems $142,600 Republicans |