Bundlers

Bundlers are people with friends in high places who, after bumping against personal contribution limits, turn to those friends, associates, and, well, anyone who's willing to give, and deliver the checks to the candidate in one big "bundle."

Even though these donors direct more money to the candidates than anyone else, disclosure can be spotty, with Obama and McCain posting bundlers by ranges, indicated in this chart with the "max" and "min" columns, and with the top ranges being simply "$500,000 or more." Together, elites have directed at least $ to McCain, and have gathered at least $ for Obama.

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Top Industries of McCain Bundlers

Sector Min. Raised # of Bundlers Securities & Investment $12,200,000 77 Real Estate $9,650,000 60 Lobbyists $6,850,000 24 Lawyers/Law Firms $5,100,000 46 Misc Finance $4,400,000 33

John McCain Bundlers

The "08 Contribs" column indicates the total amount the bundler, their spouse and dependent children have given to all federal candidates, parties and PACs this election cycle.

Min Max Name City State Employer 08 Contribs