like Jews do or the Bushes, not even the President! I wonder why Obama raised more money in 2012 than Mitt if he has no rich folks he can find to support him. (As of September 21, 2012) Forbes
- James Simons: $4.1 million
The hedge fund ‘quant king’ is the biggest billionaire donor to the left, giving $2 million to Obama-backing super PAC Priorities USA Action as well as supporting left-leaning Majority PAC and House Majority PAC.
- Irwin Jacobs : $2.1 million
The retired head of chip manufacturer Qualcomm also cut a $2 million check to Priorities USA Action, the super PAC backing Obama’s reelection.
- Jon Stryker: $2 million
Medical device heir, like Jacobs and Simons, pitched in $2 million to Priorities USA Action. He’s also a longtime donor to LGBT causes.
- Anne Cox Chambers: $1.6 million
The 92-year-old Cox Enterprises TV billionaire backed Obama supporters Priorities USA Action.
- George Soros: $1.275 million
The legendary investor hasn’t supported Obama directly, but he’s contributed to left-leaning groups Majority PAC, House Majority PAC, and American Bridge 21st Century.
- Haim Saban: $1 million
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers mogul has divided his donation between C Priorities USA Action and left-leaning Majority PAC and House Majority PAC.
Bundlers
- David Shaw, New York hedge funder: $500k+
- James Crown, of the Henry Crown dynasty of investors: $500k+
- Marc Lasry, New York hedge funder: $500k+
- Marc Benioff, founder of Salesforce.com: $500k+
- Penny Pritzker, business executive and Hyatt hotel heiress: $200k-$500k
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