Who gets oil and gas political money

How much the oil and gas industry has given to Democrats and Republicans:

A gusher for the GOP Top 20 recipients in Congress

Contributions by oil and gas sector to federal In the 2009-2010 election cycle, as of April 25, 2010
candidates and to political parties, in millions
Sen. Blanche $265,650 Rep. Roy $94,100
Democrats Republicans Lincoln, D-Ark. Blunt, R-Mo.
$61 million $187 million Sen. David $225,300 Sen. Tom $93,800
Vitter, R-La. Coburn, R-Okla.
$25 Sen. Lisa Murkowski, $203,300 Rep.Dan Boren,
In millions $88,900
R-Alaska D-Okla.
$20 Sen. Robert $131,200 Sen. John $82,900
Bennett, R-Utah Thune, R-S.D.
$15 Sen Arlen $125,300 Rep. Eric $82,200
Specter, D-Pa. Cantor, R-Va.
$10 Sen. John $124,600 Sen. James $77,400
Cornyn, R-Texas DeMint, R-S.C.
$5 Rep. Chet $110,500 Rep. Randy $75,900
Edwards, D-Texas Neugebauer, R-Texas
0 Rep. Joe Barton, $103,600 Rep. Todd $73,800
’90 ’92 ’94 ’96 ’98 ’00 ’02 ’04 ’06 ’08 ’10* R-Texas Tiahrt, R-Kan
*As of April 25, 2010
NOTE: Contributions of $200 or more from PACs (political
Rep. Mike $101,400 Rep. Mike Ross, $72,000
action committees) and individuals to federal candidates Conaway, R-Texas D- Ark.
and from PAC, soft money and individuals to political parties
Sen. Byron $95,500 Sen. Richard $71,200
Source: OpenSecrets.org Dorgan, D-N.D. Burr, R-N.C.
Graphic: Judy Treible © 2010 MCT