Lawyers Doling Most Campaign Cash to Democrats

Nov. 20, 2019, 12:27 PM UTC

Lawyers have long been a reliable source of campaign funds for Democratic presidential hopefuls. But the legal set’s political contributions haven’t been this blue since at least 2004.

Lawyers Go Blue: Lawyers and employees of the nation’s law firms have contributed nearly $17 million to presidential campaigns so far this election cycle and 95% of the total has gone to Democrats, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. President Donald Trump’s campaign has raised just over $785,000 from the group.

Big Law’s Role: “A lot of these [lawyers] reflect their displeasure by supporting or giving their money to someone ...

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