The wealthy behind the US presidential race

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Individual donors to US presidential candidates can contribute up to $2,500 for state-by-state party nominating contests and another $2,500 for the general election. But independent groups called super political action committees, or PACs, have no limits on the funds they can raise from individuals, corporations or labour unions. A look at wealthy individuals who contributed at least $1 million to major PACs, as disclosed to the Federal Election Commission
First Published: Sep 23 2012 | 12:00 AM IST