Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Thompson's Donors   [Byron York]

A few names you might know from the newly-released list of Fred Thompson's early donors include some people who are working with the campaign: pollster John McLaughlin, adviser Kenneth Rietz, and media consultant Nelson Warfield (plus his wife) each gave $2300. Among other donors, Swift Boat Veterans for Truth leader John O'Neill gave $2300. Citizens United head David Bossie gave $2300, and the Citizens United Political Victory Fund gave $5000. Douglas Feith gave $2300. American Enterprise Institute chief Chris DeMuth and his wife gave $2300 each. Former senators Howard Baker, Bill Frist, Alfonse D'Amato, and Mack Mattingly each gave $2300. Washington lawyers John Dowd, Michael Madigan, and George Terwilliger each gave $2300. Football player Peyton Manning and his wife each gave $2300. Seattle radio host Kirby Wilbur gave $2300, as did TV producer Richard Wolf and his wife. And lawyer/blogger Eugene Volokh gave $750.

08/01 01:22 AMShare