Dems Dollars And A Lot Of Chickens

Did it pique your interest upon hearing that large corporations like Tyson Foods were closing today as a number of their employees would apparently be taking part in the now infamous demonstrations?

Some companies, expecting many workers to participate in the rallies, closed today. Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc., the world's largest meat producer, shut nine U.S. beef plants and four pork plants to allow employees to demonstrate. Wayzata, Minnesota-based Cargill Inc., the second-largest beef packer, and Greeley, Colorado-based Swift & Co., the third- biggest beef and pork producer, also will close plants.

Certainly I'm not suggesting Tyson employs illegal immigrants. But wouldn't such a sign give ICE pause, perhaps enough to want to investigate a little more deeply? I am not suggesting this is a Democrat or Republican issue. But I went to the FEC site and decided to see what Tyson has been doing in recent years just for Arkansas's Senate and House members. Something tells me, regardless of the signals, Tyson likely won't be getting a visit from ICE anytime soon. Call it a hunch.

If I understand it correctly, between individual contributions and TYPAC, Tyson has given over $100,000 to Arkansas Senators and Representatives in recent years. And I have no doubt their political generousity doesn't end there. The food business must be doing very well for Tysons. You could probably employ an awful lot of illegal immigrants with dollars like that.

It appears the donation pattern has been growing, especially recently. I wonder why?

Sen. Blanche Lincoln D  Tyson Individuals   $16,000  TYPAC $19,500

Sen. Mark Pryor D            Tyson Individuals   $6,000    TYPAC $8,000

Rep. Marion Berry D          Tyson Individuals   $4,500 TYPAC $15,000

Rep. John Boozman R       Tyson Individuals   $6,000  TYPAC $15,500

Rep. Mike Ross D          Tyson Individuals   $6,000   TYPAC $12,500

Rep. Victor Snyder D         Tyson Individuals   $8,500     TYPAC $2,000

Comments

[alabamamom]

It is human instinct to want a better life. And if I were born south of the border, I'd be packing my kids in the trunk of a car for sure! However, once here you have to abide by the laws of THIS land. Speak our language, pay our taxes, be documented..I have no problem with that. Here is a possible plan: Fine a corporation $10,000 for every illegal alien. What good are our laws if we throw our hands up in the air and say: "What can be done? There are too many?" Make corporations be responsible for each of them. Corporations can help illegals obtain citizenship, or be fined if they employ those who aren't. Why should corporate America be allowed to exploit a group of people? I am tired of living in America...Land of laws for some and not for all...Let's get our country back!

[beel]

Below from open secrets.com Looks like they bought plenty of republicans too notably Tom Delay, Richard Shelby, etc.

Oh yeah and your boy Huckabee has been in their pocket since he first started thinking of public office.

SORT BY NAME SORT BY AMOUNT SORT BY DATE
Tyson Foods
SOFT MONEY DONATIONS: 2001-2002
NOTE: The donations listed may be made by individuals associated with the organization as well as by the organization itself.

To Democrats: $10,000 (6%)
To Republicans: $160,000 (94%)
Total: $170,000

Tyson Foods
PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates
2006 Cycle

Total to Democratic House Candidates: $25,643
Total to Republican House Candidates: $30,000

Total to Democratic Senate Candidates: $6,000
Total to Republican Senate Candidates: $13,500

Tyson Foods
PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates
2004 Cycle

Total to Democratic House Candidates: $36,724
Total to Republican House Candidates: $70,167

Presidential Candidate Total Contribs
Bush, George W (R) $5,000

Total to Democratic Senate Candidates: $20,672
Total to Republican Senate Candidates: $34,500

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