Reality Check...

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"Most middle class adults agree with the old saw that the Republican Party favors the rich while the Democratic Party favors the middle class and the poor. Nearly six-in-ten (58%) middle class survey respondents say the Republican Party favors the rich, while nearly two-thirds say the Democratic Party favors the middle class (39%) or the poor (26%)."

- Pew Research Center, based on polling in January and February 2008.

The 20 Richest Senators in 2007
(Minimum Net Worth, Midpoint Estimate, Maximum Net Worth)

Source: OpenSecrets.org.


Political Contributions by Industry in 2010 Election Cycle as of Sept. 25, 2009

Source: OpenSecrets.org.

Total amount raised by all Republican candidates for Senate in 2010 (as of Oct. 27, 2009): $66,491,237.

Raised by Democrats: $91,162,755.

(Source: OpenSecrets.)
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