The Center for Responsive Politics, a nonpartisan, non-profit, independent watchdog group, has an informative website call Open Secrets. Open Secrets is your source for campaign finance information for politician, individuals, PAC's, as well as donors. There is a wealth of information on just about any candidate you can think of.
They have a page or a series of pages on the Mississippi Senate race. One of these pages lists how much each industry has donated to the candidates. Several items are definitely worth mentioning upon initial review.
Lawyers and Lawfirms
Roger Wicker ------ $163,800
Ronnie Musgrove -- $72,433
Insurance
Roger Wicker ------ $90,400
Ronnie Musgrove -- $11,100
Lobbyists
Roger Wicker ------ $74,075
Ronnie Musgrove -- $12,250
Oil & Gas
Roger Wicker ------ $87,825
Ronnie Musgrove -- $5,600
Health Professionals
Roger Wicker ------ $131,325
Ronnie Musgrove -- $11,600
My thoughts:
I would have never guessed that Roger Wicker would have a 2-1 advantage over a Democrat in raising money from lawyers.
That is a lot of bread to take from Insurance companies, considering their recent history along the coastal region.
I am actually surprised that the lobbyist figure came in at only $74,075 for Roger Wicker. If I were gambiling, I would have bet the over.
When you hear Roger Wicker calling for more drilling, remember these numbers.
When you hear Roger Wicker talk negatively about health care reform, remember these numbers.
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