Midterm Money Boost, Rezko Gave Congressman Home Perks and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 9 - OpenSecrets Blog | OpenSecrets

Midterm Money Boost, Rezko Gave Congressman Home Perks and More in Capital Eye Opener: November 9 - OpenSecrets Blog | OpenSecrets: "MIDTERM MONEY BOOST: Forget Democrats and Republicans. Businesses were the clear winners of the midterm elections.

With a record amount of political spending, candidates spared no nickels and dimes in their quests for the most powerful legislative body in the land. Shelling out $50,000 at the Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif., for Republican fundraisers? No problem. A half-million dollars for all-star catering? Yes, please. The Washington Post went through federal records and found that, throughout the campaign, federal-level partisans spent at least $50 million on catering and liquor, $3.2 million at country clubs and golf courses, and $500,000 on pizza, coffee and doughnuts."