Politics

Geek Bucks in Politics

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Reason contributor Declan McCullagh wades into the data to find out who techies are giving their money to in the presidential contest so far. Overall, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) seems to have a slight lead among Democrats, with Mitt Romney ahead on the Republican side.

Some of the more interesting findings:

Contributions listing Google as employer:
Clinton (D): 13
Obama (D): 22
Giuliani (R): 1
Romney (R): 0

Contributions listing Microsoft as employer:
Clinton (D): 10
Obama (D): 18
Giuliani (R): 1
Romney (R): 5

Contributions listing occupation as "entrepreneur":
Clinton (D): 11
Obama (D): 27
Giuliani (R): 9
Romney (R): 42