" The federal candidate receiving the largest chemical industry contribution for the
2000 election was George W. Bush, with a total of $549,436.
Democratic opponent Gore received just over one-tenth this amount, or $55,800."
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Candidates receive direct contributions from individuals, PACs and from their parties and can spend these funds on staff, media and other campaign costs. But while the ultimate goal of campaign contributions is to elect a candidate to office, the flow of funds does not necessarily stop with the candidate.
Well-funded candidates may choose to re-direct funds to allies. Specifically, a
candidate may give: unlimited funds to his or her party; $1,000 per election to any other candidate; and $5,000 per year to PACs.
Many candidates also control affiliated PACs, called "leadership PACs," which can, in turn collect up to $5,000 per year from other individuals. Members of congress often organize such PACs in order to help colleagues raise money. Leadership PACs enhance a candidate's clout - and present yet another means for contributing to elected officials.
The federal candidate receiving the largest chemical industry contribution for the 2000 election was George W. Bush, with a total of $549,436. Democratic opponent Gore received just over one-tenth this amount, or $55,800.
Chemical & Related Manufacturing: Top 10 Recipients 2000 Election Cycle
Rank
Candidate
Office
Amount
1
Bush, George W (R)
President
$549,436
2
Abraham, Spencer (R) - MI
Senate
$139,980
3
Lazio, Rick A (R) - NY
Senate
$82,500
4
Ashcroft, John (R) - MO
Senate
$75,900
5
DeWine, Mike (R) - OH
Senate
$61,950
6
Gore, Al (D)
President
$55,800
7
McCain, John (R)
President
$54,050
8
Roth, William V Jr (R) - DE
Senate
$45,300
9
Bradley, Bill (D)
President
$44,500
10
Dole, Elizabeth (R)
President
$41,535
Chemical & Related Manufacturing: Top 10 Recipients US House (1979-2000)
Rank
Candidate
Amount
1
W.J. Billy Tauzin (D-LA)
$306,689
2
John D. Dingell (D-MI)
$290,600
3
Tom DeLay (R-TX)
$279,020
4
Dave Camp (R-MI)
$277,339
5
Don Young (R-AK)
$273,096
6
Nancy L. Johnson (R-CT)
$243,611
7
Joe L. Barton (R-TX)
$243,142
8
Richard A. Gephardt (D-MO)
$219,500
9
Charles W. Stenholm (D-TX)
$208,791
10
Dennis Hastert (R-IL)
$207,226
Chemical & Related Manufacturing: Top 10 Recipients US Senate (1979-2000)
Rank
Candidate
Amount
1
Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT)
$497,059
2
Christopher S. Bond (R-MO)
$476,188
3
Richard G. Lugar (R-IN)
$468,481
4
Phil Gramm (R-TX)
$454,075
5
Arlen Specter (R-PA)
$424,375
6
George V. Voinovich (R-OH)
$399,491
7
Don Nickles (R-OK)
$361,574
8
Rick Santorum (R-PA)
$353,223
9
Mike DeWine (R-OH)
$338,371
10
John McCain (R-AZ)
$303,192
For full data and methodology go to:
Chemical & Related Manufacturing: Top Recipients 2000 Election Cycle |
