Unlike Mike
Third: You give freely to congressional colleagues who are less fortunate, or who are in tighter races. In the 2006 cycle, Thompson’s campaign donated a total of $307,000 to other Democrats running for election or reelection to the House of Representatives. Of this total, the great bulk— $207,000— went to the Democratic Congressional Campaign, an umbrella fund supporting Democrats in numerous races throughout the United States. But Thompson’s campaign also donated directly to 36 other campaign committees everywhere in the country, from Nevada to Iowa to Florida to Connecticut.
“I support like-minded folks, yes,” said Thompson from his home in St. Helena on Friday. “I think it’s important we have people in Congress who share our values. Those are the types of candidates we try to support. I think that’s important for our country and important for our district.”
Democrats scored big victories in the 2006 elections, regaining control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It’s unknown whether Thompson’s donations to his colleagues had any direct role in bringing about the Democrats’ victory. But they couldn’t have hurt.
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44th Annual Kinetic Grand Championship Race
STAFF PICK / events, art, outdoors, sports, for kids, free / 9 a.m.-6 p.m. A 3-day, 42-mile kinetic sculpture race over land, sand, mud and water! LeMans start at the Noon Whistle on the Arcata Plaza. Follow the race through Manila, Eureka and into Ferndale on Memorial Day for the Glorious Finish. kineticgrandchampionship.com. 889-3024.
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