Illinois Republican Party

Giannoulias picks the ultimate 'Washington insider' as his campaign chairman
2/8/2010

Alexi Giannoulias has selected Senator Dick Durbin as his campaign chairman.

According to the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, Durbin has taken nearly $6.5 million from corporate PACs and special interests in his career – more than any member of the Illinois congressional delegation. Take a look…

Total PAC contributions to Durbin’s Senate campaign: $6,458,256

PAC Contributions to Durbin’s campaign by sector:
Business $4,370,435 (67%)
Labor $1,375,675 (21%)
Ideological $750,012 (12%)

Special Interest Contributions to Durbin’s campaign by sector:
Lawyers & Lobbyists: $4,285,420
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate: $3,040,874
Health Care: $1,443,615

OpenSecrets.org Report on Durbin PAC contributions

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