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Bush, George W.

Corporate Donors Favor Bush in Ohio, Poll Shows

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

The presidential campaign between George W. Bush and Al Gore has been a closely watched and competitive race, with both candidates receiving significant support from corporate donors in Ohio. Despite their close standings in polls, data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics reveals that Gov. Bush has a commanding lead in corporate contributions in Ohio, with $1.64 million raised compared to Mr. Gore's $308,701. This disparity is most evident in areas such as Cleveland/Lorain/Elyria, where Gov. Bush raised $378,135 from corporate donors, more than double the $173,100 contributed to Mr. Gore.

The significant edge in corporate contributions for Gov. Bush stems from his ability to tap into various sectors, including industries that Mr. Gore has not received support from. Notably, Gov. Bush received contributions from 65 industry sectors, whereas Mr. Gore received support from 46 sectors. This difference was particularly pronounced in the legal field, where lawyers and lobbyists contributed $181,135 to Gov. Bush and $73,950 to Mr. Gore.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gov. Bush has raised 5 times more money from corporate donors in Ohio than Mr. Gore, with a total of $1.64 million compared to Mr. Gore's $308,701.
  • The disparity in corporate contributions is most evident in areas such as Cleveland/Lorain/Elyria, where Gov. Bush raised $378,135, more than double the $173,100 contributed to Mr. Gore.
  • Gov. Bush received contributions from 65 industry sectors, while Mr. Gore received support from 46 sectors.
  • Gov. Bush's corporate contributions came from a wider range of sectors, including industries that Mr. Gore did not receive support from.
  • Lawyers and lobbyists contributed $181,135 to Gov. Bush and $73,950 to Mr. Gore from the legal field.
  • Paul Ruxin, a partner with Jones Day Reavis & Pogue, gave $1,000 to both the Gore and Bush campaigns.
  • Rubin Guttman, a principal of Rubin Guttman and Associates LPA, donated $1,000 to Mr. Gore and believes that Gov. Bush lacks the experience to lead the country.

Statistics:

  • $1.64 million: Total amount raised by Gov. Bush from corporate donors in Ohio.
  • $308,701: Total amount raised by Mr. Gore from corporate donors in Ohio.
  • 378,135: Total amount raised by Gov. Bush from corporate donors in Cleveland/Lorain/Elyria.
  • $173,100: Total amount raised by Mr. Gore from corporate donors in Cleveland/Lorain/Elyria.
  • 65: Number of industry sectors that Gov. Bush received contributions from.
  • 46: Number of industry sectors that Mr. Gore received contributions from.
  • $181,135: Amount contributed by lawyers and lobbyists to Gov. Bush from the legal field.
  • $73,950: Amount contributed by lawyers and lobbyists to Mr. Gore from the legal field.

Sources:

  • "Data compiled by the Center for Responsive Politics in Washington, D.C."
  • "Federal Election Commission records"
  • "Interviews with Paul Ruxin, Rubin Guttman, and other corporate donors"
  • "Records provided by the Center for Responsive Politics"

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