groups103108.box
On the homepage
Petters
Out There
Vikings
Artcetera
Home | Politically Connected | State Politics
Where some of the money comes from
Print this story
E-mail this story
Save to del.icio.us
Share on Facebook
Share on DiggMore from State Politics
Here are some of the top spenders on political advertising in Minnesota during four weeks in September and October, according to the Federal Elections Commission. Some spent on national races. The list doesn't reflect spending by groups that do not file forms with the FEC for various reasons.
1. U.S. Chamber of Commerce (business) $1.9 million
2. Alliance for a Better Minnesota (labor) $882,000
3. Patriot Majority Midwest (liberal advocacy) $624,000
4. Health Care for America Now $517,000
5. American Rights at Work (labor) $516,000
6. Americans for Job Security (business) $452,000
7. AARP (retired Americans) $426,000
8. American Medical Association $225,000
Recent State Politics stories
Two mayors test waters - and their friendship - October 30, 2008
Two mayors test waters - and their friendship - R.T. Rybak and Chris Coleman are strongly hinting at rival bids for governor. More
- Quam exits firm to help husband run for governor
- Library is pressed to take gang force report off Web
- Backed by House, 6 patients sue Pawlenty, state officials
- Sowing survivalism seeds on talk radio
- Lowry Bridge, Saints, Como Zoo fighting for your money
- Emotions erupt over county budget woes
- As commission presses, Vikes will 'move on'
- Minn. GOP biggest user of tax break Pawlenty axed
- Minn./Wis. reciprocity: Will workers be torn between two tax bills?
- House revives budget fight with Pawlenty
Current state office holders
Governor: Tim Pawlenty
One of only a few prominent Republicans to win a competitive re-election contest in the Democratic sweep of 2006, Tim Pawlenty is widely seen as politically shrewd and naturally likable.
- Lt. Governor: Carol Molnau
- Secretary of State: Mark Ritchie
- Attorney General: Lori Swanson
- State Auditor: Rebecca Otto
Minnesota's political giants: Learn more about the men and women who have shaped Minnesota's political history.
  Open positions!A new career awaits. Look through thousands of listings to find your new job. Start now! Get A ProfessionalFind home maintenance, car repair, legal advice, cleaning, and more in the Yellow Pages. Go now! |
Win tickets to the Dec. 3 performance of "In The Heights" at Orpheum Theatre.Vita.mn presents the Dec. 3 performance of "In The Heights" at Orpheum Theatre, and is hosting the official cast after party at First Avenue's Ritmo Caliente. |
Comment on this story | Be the first to comment | Hide reader comments