PETTERS' POLITICAL GIVING
Federal or state contributions to candidates' campaigns from Tom Petters, $1,500 and above.
1998-2008
Coleman, Norm $6,600
Klobuchar, Amy $4,200
Pawlenty, Tim $4,000
Oberstar, Jim $3,300
Hatch, Mike $2,700
Mondale, Ted $2,000
Ramstad, Jim $1,750
McCollum, Betty $1,500
CONTRIBUTIONS TO PARTY UNITS AND PACS
Minnesota DFL party units or PACS $63,000
Minnesota GOP party units or PACS $125,000
Note: Does not include contributions to candidate PACs Source: Federal Election Commission; Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board
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