Hillary Only Top-Tier Dem To Receive Wal-Mart Money

[babylonsister]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/10/16/hillary-only-toptier-dem_n_68712.html

Hillary Only Top-Tier Dem To Receive Wal-Mart Money
Sam Stein
October 16, 2007 05:24 PM


Senator Hillary Clinton, D-NY, received nearly $13,000 in campaign donations during the third quarter from Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world and a frequent target of Democratic ire.

Among the party's presidential frontrunners, Clinton was the sole recipient of donations from Wal-Mart executives. The $12,900 she received came from senior offices, such as Thomas Hyde, public relations officials, like George Shelton, as well as other directors for the retail giant.

The Senator's office did not return a call for comment.

Democrats on the campaign trail have repeatedly criticized Wal-Mart for providing its workers with substandard wages and health care benefits. Clinton too has been a critic. During her 2006 Senate reelection campaign she returned $5,000 to the Wal-Mart's political action committee, citing "serious differences with current company practices." More recently, in an April 2007 debate hosted by NBC's Brian Williams, Clinton called the company a mixed blessing.

"They have raised serious questions about the responsibility of corporations and how they need to be a leader when it comes to providing health care and having safe working conditions and not discriminating on the basis of sex or race or any other category," the New York Senator said.

Clinton does have long political ties to the retail giant. She served on Wal-Mart's board from 1986 to 1992, and was close with the company's founding family, the Waltons. Prior to the third quarter, Clinton's presidential campaign had received only a $500 donation from George Shelton a Wal-Mart Executive, according to the Center for Responsive Politics.

[tuvor]

1. It's implied that other Democratic candidates also received Wal-Mart money.

They don't seem interested in mentioning who they might be, though.

[aquart]

2. Has she promised them anything?

Legally, they're allowed to donate money to someone they HOPE will do them good. Do you know of any quid pro quo that would make this illegal?

[Yael]

3. They likely support her for the years she spent on their board

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. I Read In An Article In The NYT That When She Was On The Board She "Lobbied" To Hire More Women And

Minorities For Management Positions...

[durrrty libby]

6. That sounds like her.She's a good one

[durrrty libby]

5. Big deal Americans love Wally World. Dear Haters...Dream on

[Beaverhausen]

7. If I donate to a candidate, it doesn't mean my employer supports that candidate

I think this is BS, and I'm not a Hillary supporter.

[rinsd]

8. Why don't these show up on the FEC website?

Using their disclosure database http://www.fec.gov/finance/disclosure/advindsea.shtml searching for the name Thomas Hyde I got the following.


Individual Contributions Arranged By Type, Giver, Then Recipient

Contributions to Political Committees

HYDE, THOMAS
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

WAL-MART STORES INC. PAC FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT
12/31/2003 -192.00 24990225240

HYDE, THOMAS
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
WAL-MART/EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

HUCKABEE, MIKE
VIA HUCKABEE FOR PRESIDENT INC.
04/19/2007 1000.00 27930923904

HYDE, THOMAS
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
WALMART STORES INC./ATTORNEY

YOUNG, DONALD E
VIA ALASKANS FOR DON YOUNG INC.
07/28/2005 500.00 25971140061

HYDE, THOMAS
BUFFALO, NY 14209
ATTORNEY

MCPHILLIPS, JULIAN L JR
VIA JULIAN MCPHILLIPS FOR US SENATE
12/06/2001 500.00 22020150030

HYDE, THOMAS
BUFFALO, NY 14209
HODGSON RUSS LLP/LAWYER

KRYZAN, ALICE J
VIA KRYZAN FOR CONGRESS
09/28/2007 750.00 27990775619

HYDE, THOMAS
BURLINGTON, VT 05401

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
07/21/2004 500.00 24962234600

HYDE, THOMAS
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH/PHY

KERRY, JOHN F
VIA JOHN KERRY FOR PRESIDENT INC
03/14/2004 250.00 25971243745

HYDE, THOMAS
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
SELF EMPLOYED/PHYSICIAN

CLARK, WESLEY K
VIA CLARK FOR PRESIDENT INC.
11/07/2003 250.00 24980427555

HYDE, THOMAS B
BURLINGTON, VT 05401

KERRY, JOHN F
VIA JOHN KERRY FOR PRESIDENT INC
07/22/2004 2000.00 24962246464

HYDE, THOMAS C COLONEL
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78228
RETIRED

REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE
07/17/2000 750.00 20035952429
09/08/2000 250.00 20036111636

HYDE, THOMAS C. COL
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78228
RETIRED

BUSH, GEORGE W
VIA BUSH FOR PRESIDENT INC.
05/16/2000 200.00 20990154992
08/15/2000 213.00 20990212331

HYDE, THOMAS D
ACTON, MA 01720
RAYETHON

KERRY, JOHN FORBES
VIA KERRY COMMITTEE
06/18/1997 500.00 97020072489
12/03/1997 500.00 98020041397

HYDE, THOMAS D
ACTON, MA 01720
RAYTHEON COMPANY

HATCH, ORRIN GRANT
VIA ORRIN HATCH PRESIDENTIAL EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE INC
10/08/1999 250.00 20035260990

KENNEDY, EDWARD MOORE SENATOR
VIA KENNEDY FOR SENATE 2000
03/16/1999 500.00 99020072404
12/03/1999 250.00 20020031205

HYDE, THOMAS D
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
WAL-MART

LINCOLN, BLANCHE LAMBERT
VIA FRIENDS OF BLANCHE LINCOLN
03/16/2004 1000.00 24020271103

HYDE, THOMAS D
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
WALMART

HUTCHINSON, TIM
VIA HUTCHINSON FOR SENATE
12/10/2001 1000.00 22020113661

HYDE, THOMAS D ESQ
ACTON, MA 01720
RAYTHEON COMPANY

RAYTHEON COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
08/04/1997 500.00 98032682475
09/04/1998 750.00 98033702172
07/24/2000 500.00 20036174616

HYDE, THOMAS D MR.
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
WAL-MART/ATTORNEY

BUSH, GEORGE W
VIA BUSH-CHENEY '04 (PRIMARY) INC
11/13/2003 1000.00 24990258027
02/23/2004 1000.00 24990792679

HYDE, THOMAS D MR.
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712
WAL-MART/BUSINESS EXEC

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
07/18/2006 300.00 26950424655
05/24/2007 500.00 27990171257

HYDE, THOMAS G MR.
MURFREESBORO, TN 37133
MANAGEMENT RECRTR OF MURFREESB

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
05/21/2003 300.00 23991142749

HYDE, THOMAS M
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
NIH

ROBB, CHARLES S
VIA ROBB FOR THE SENATE
03/07/2000 250.00 20020111338
04/27/2000 500.00 20020162850

HYDE, THOMAS M
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
NIH DHHS

VAN HOLLEN, CHRIS
VIA VAN HOLLEN FOR CONGRESS
01/27/2004 500.00 24990525472

HYDE, THOMAS M
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
NIH DHHS/PHYSIIAN

VAN HOLLEN, CHRIS
VIA VAN HOLLEN FOR CONGRESS
05/04/2005 500.00 25970649017

HYDE, THOMAS M. DR.
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
NIH

GORE, AL
VIA GORE 2000 INC
05/17/1999 250.00 99990048291

HYDE, THOMAS M. DR.
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
NIH/DOCTOR

GORE, AL
VIA GORE 2000 INC
10/13/1999 250.00 20990028256

HYDE, THOMAS M. MR.
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
NIH/DOCTOR

GORE, AL
VIA GORE 2000 INC
02/18/1999 250.00 20990084333

HYDE, THOMAS MR.
BENTONVILLE, AR 72712

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
11/07/2005 300.00 25980686821

HYDE, THOMAS MR.
ROSS, CA 94957
HYDE LAW CORPORATION/ATTORNEY

BRADLEY, BILL
VIA BILL BRADLEY FOR PRESIDENT INC
09/30/1999 1000.00 20990132332

HYDE, THOMAS R
BUFFALO, NY 14209
HODGSON RUSS

KERRY, JOHN F
VIA KERRY-EDWARDS 2004 INC. GENERAL ELECTION LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING COMPLIANCE FUND
08/26/2004 2000.00 24971554666
09/30/2004 -2000.00 24962626928

HYDE, THOMAS R
BUFFALO, NY 14209
HODGSON RUSS/ATTORNEY

KERRY, JOHN F
VIA JOHN KERRY FOR PRESIDENT INC
04/12/2004 2000.00 24961466433
07/27/2004 2000.00 24962246464

HYDE, THOMAS R
BUFFALO, NY 14209
PRIVATE PRACTICE

SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
05/04/2000 250.00 20035664231

HYDE, THOMAS S MR.
FRISCO, TX 75034
BAILEY BANKS BIDDLE JEWELERS/MANA

NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE
02/20/2004 500.00 24990811916

Total Contributions: 24371.00

Recipient of Joint Fundraiser Contributions

These are the Final Recipients of Joint Fundraising Contributions

HYDE, THOMAS
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
US GOVT

DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF MARYLAND
10/23/1998 237.00 99034251758
DNC SERVICES CORPORATION/DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE
10/23/1998 250.00 98033981544

Recipient Total: 487.00

Same thing with Shelton. I see a $500 donation to Hillary in Feb.