Campaign finances

The data in these charts and profiles is for the current campaign through Oct. 1, 2000, the latest records available from the Federal Election Commission. City and state data do not include contributions under $200, which federal law does not require to be itemized. Source: Federal Election Commission, FECInfo and Boston.com.

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FUNDRAISING COMPARED
Receipts through Oct. 1, 2000
Total receipts
Bush $181.6m
Gore $131.9m
Buchanan $28.5m
Nader $4.8m
Hagelin $1.7m
Browne $1.5m

SPENDING COMPARED
Disbursements through Oct. 1, 2000
Total expenditures
Bush $136.6m
Gore $81.5m
Buchanan $21.3m
Nader $4.3m
Hagelin $1.7m
Browne $1.5m

MASS. FUNDRAISING
Receipts through Oct. 1, 2000. Does not include donations under $200.
Total receipts
Bush $1.7m
Gore $1m
Buchanan $62,440
Nader $44,125
Browne $40,230
Hagelin $9,500

FEDERAL MATCHING FUNDS
Figure is the amount of Federal Matching Funds the candidate has qualified for. The amount received may be smaller.
Gore $83m
Bush $67.6m
Buchanan $4m
Nader $.3m
Hagelin $0
Browne $0

CASH ON HAND
As of Oct. 1, 2000.
Cash balance
Gore $52.4m
Bush $45.0m
Nader $617,879
Browne $50,078
Buchanan $21,142*
Hagelin $17,850
* Buchanan data as of 9/1/00

  Fundraising profiles:
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George W. Bush
  George W. Bush
Republican
Raised nationwide: $181,611,736 [ Who gave ]
Donor breakdowns:
[ By employer | By occupation ]
Raised in N.E.: $4,337,444
Raised in Mass.: $1,783,842
[ Who gave ]
Raised in Greater Boston: $1,206,867
Donors in your town:
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Al Gore
  Al Gore
Democrat
Raised nationwide: $131,902,479 [ Who gave ]
Donor breakdowns:
[ By employer | By occupation ]
Raised in N.E.: $1,982,934
Raised in Mass.: $1,013,178
[ Who gave ]
Raised in Greater Boston: $672,115
Donors in your town:
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Pat Buchanan
  Pat Buchanan
Reform Party
Raised nationwide: $28,541,382 [ Who gave ]
Donor breakdowns:
[ By employer | By occupation ]
Raised in N.E.: $137,512
Raised in Mass.: $62,440
[ Who gave ]
Raised in Greater Boston: $33,730
Donors in your town:
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Ralph Nader
  Ralph
Nader

Green Party
Raised nationwide: $4,813,945 [ Who gave ]
Raised in N.E.: $81,174
Raised in Mass.: $44,125
[ Who gave ]
Raised in Greater Boston: $21,800
Donors in your town:
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Harry Browne
  Harry Browne
Libertarian
Raised nationwide: $1,506,598 [ Who gave ]
Raised in N.E.: $60,985
Raised in Mass.: $40,230
[ Who gave ]
Raised in Greater Boston: $23,650
Donors in your town:
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1998 election cycle
1996 election cycle
'00, '98, '96 combined

In the Boston Globe
McCain to endorse Bush even without agreement on campaign finance, Associated Press, 4/30/2000
GOP still after Gore on fund-raising legalities, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 4/29/2000
Mass. election finance law hits new snag, By Michael Rezendes, Globe Staff, 4/28/2000
House plan would limit candidate financing, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 4/25/2000
In money race, Robinson faces tall order, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 4/21/2000
Gores paid $59,178 in taxes; Bush files to extend deadline, By Curt Anderson, Associated Press, 4/16/2000
Clinton, Giuliani fund-raising committees are assailed, By Mike Allen, Washington Post, 4/6/2000
McCain pitches for 'soul mate' Giuliani, By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press, 4/5/2000
Gore plan would create $7.1billion fund for elections, By Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 3/28/2000
Thanks to McCain, we'll have campaign finance reform, By Martin T. Meehan, 3/22/2000 -OPINION
McCain hits Gore over fund-raising, By David Espo, Associated Press, 3/22/2000
As McCain returns to Senate, odds on campaign reform still long, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 3/21/2000
Scaled-down measure keeps campaign finance reform alive, By Art Pine Los Angeles Times, 3/20/2000
Record spending of $63 million leaves Bush behind Gore, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 3/20/2000
Soft money becomes N.Y. political football, By Marc Humbert, Associated Press, 3/16/2000
Gore, Bush trade e-mail barbs over funds, By Globe Staff and Wires, 3/16/2000
Bush lists guests at mansion, Associated Press, 3/16/2000
McCain mulling PAC with future White House bid in mind, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press, 3/15/2000
Campaign Report: FEC seeks to halt foreign campaign contributions, Globe wire services, 3/15/2000
Gore meets Ventura, talks of funding shifts, By Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 3/12/2000
Gore, Ventura to meet and talk campaign finance reform, By Rochelle Olson, Associated Press, 3/11/2000
Gore, looking ahead, lashes out at Bush's fund raising tactics, By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 3/6/2000
Sure sign Bush expects Tuesday loss in Bay State: He's not spending here, Globe staff, 3/5/2000
Many companies hedge their bets, give big to both parties, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 3/1/2000
Eight Bush fund-raisers spent nights at Texas governor's mansion, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 3/1/2000
Pluck, leaks helped McCain to overcome S&L scandal, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 2/29/2000
Bush may find fund raising a little harder, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 2/23/2000
McCain outraised Bush in January, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 2/21/2000
McCain wins Bauer endorsement; Bush refilling warchest, By Mike Glover, Associated Press, 2/17/2000
Former fund-raiser supports Gore's version of '96 temple event, Associated Press, 2/17/2000
Bush puts best face on spending, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, and Curtis Wilkie, Globe Correspondent, 2/17/2000
Key issues are little examined, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 2/16/2000
Bush proposes campaign finance overhaul, By Anne E. Kornblut, Globe Staff, 2/16/2000
A stirring of citizenship, Globe editorial, 2/15/2000 -OPINION
Candidates go, leave millions for state economy, By Lois R. Shea, Globe Staff, 2/13/2000
Low-cost fund-raising on Web aids candidates, By Charles A. Radin, Globe Staff, 2/7/2000
Bush assails McCain, but both use perk, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 2/5/2000
Will the money spoil his message?, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Columnist, 2/4/2000 -OPINION
Fund-raising champion Bush lags online, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 2/4/2000
McCain trying to turn primary win into cash, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 2/2/2000
Parties get $100m in soft money, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 2/1/2000
Democrats face little opposition in fund-raising, By Caren Benjamin, Associated Press, 2/1/2000
Company fined $209,000 for illegal political contributions, Associated Press, 2/1/2000
Mysterious group raking Bradley on campaign finance, By Laura Meckler, Associated Pres, 1/31/2000
Looking north for margin of victory, By Susan Milligan and Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 1/31/2000
Keyes fails to file personal financial-disclosure form, Associated Press, 1/31/2000
Bush fund raising hits record $68.7 million, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 1/31/2000
Bradley, Gore step up war of words, By Susan Milligan and Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 1/31/2000
Reagan campaign committee lives on, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 1/29/2000
Down with soft money, By John McCain, 1/28/2000 -OPINION
Gore's lobbyist contributors reap access, By Walter V. Robinson and John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 1/26/2000
Texas governor's camp reaps soft money, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 1/24/2000
Bradley, Forbes outspending front-runners in N.H., Iowa, By Laura Meckler, Associated Press, 1/22/2000
Political briefs: Gore makes strides, according to polls, Globe Staff and Wires, 1/20/2000
McCain, fund-reform advocate, launches 3-day fund-raiser, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 1/18/2000
Bush's Hollywood contributions far outstrip Dole's in 1996, By Michelle DeArmond, Associated Press, 1/15/2000
Campaign Notebook: Bradley says move on firm 'no big deal', By Michael Crowley and Tima Cassidy, Globe Staff, 1/13/2000
McCain strategy untried but true, By Eileen McNamara, Globe Columnist, 1/12/2000 -OPINION
Bradley intervened for N.J. firm, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 1/12/2000
McCain OK's review of his letters, Associated Press, 1/10/2000
Bradley, Gore on equal financial footing, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 1/10/2000
McCain's brand of toughness rarer than Teflon, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 1/9/2000 -OPINION
McCain interceded for donors, data show, By Anne E. Kornblut and Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 1/9/2000
Senator's niche image takes a hit, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 1/7/2000
Money and McCain, Globe editorial, 1/6/2000 -OPINION
McCain talks of higher plane, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 1/6/2000
Book ties hopefuls, long term donors, By Elizabeth Hurt, States News Service, 1/6/2000
Rivals over spending caps, Bush camp says, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 1/5/2000
McCain says FCC letter for contributor not improper, By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press, 1/5/2000
Book details biggest donors to presidential candidates, Associated Press, 1/5/2000
Hopefuls to receive some federal funds, Associated Press, 1/4/2000
Big money's voice drowns out all others, By Hank Nichols, 1/2/2000 -OPINION
Bush adds $10m to his record campaign fund, Associated Press, 12/31/1999
McCain's funding gains, but Bush still far ahead, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 12/30/1999
Bradley outraises Gore by 2-1 margin in fourth quarter, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 12/29/1999
Hanover leads N.H. communities in presidential donations, Associated Press, 12/29/1999
Gay group raises $40,000 for McCain, Associated Press, 12/24/1999
Attack ad says McCain's soft money legislation hurts GOP, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 12/24/1999
Presidential candidates qualify for $34 million, but shortfall could limit funds, By Will Lester, Associated Press, 12/23/1999
McCain has a million-dollar week, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 12/20/1999
Democratic debaters getting testy, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 12/20/1999
Kennedy raises $3.6m in most aggressive fund raising drive, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 12/17/1999
FBI pulled its punches in fund-raising probe, GOP charges, By Larry Margasak, Associated Press, 12/17/1999
Bradley, McCain unite on campaign finance, By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 12/17/1999
McCain, Bradley looking to sway independent voters, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 12/16/1999
McCain, Bradley declare war on soft money, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press, 12/16/1999
Keep your fingers crossed, Globe editorial, 12/16/1999 -OPINION
Reports says credit card industry gives most to Bush, Associated Press, 12/15/1999
Gore sides with McCain on campaign finance, By Ron Fournier, Associated Press, 12/15/1999
FEC expected to allow Buchanan federal matching funds, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 12/15/1999
Bradley, McCain agree to meeting, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 12/10/1999
Bradley, McCain discuss meeting on campaign reform, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 12/9/1999
Convoluted rules result in creative spending by candidates, By Sandra Sobieraj, Associated Press, 12/3/1999
Trump willing to spend $100m on race, Reuters, 11/29/1999
Unintended consequences of the clean election bill, By Philip W. Johnston, 11/17/1999 -OPINION
Political briefs, By Globe Staff and Wires, 11/17/1999
Cellucci lets funds remain for elections, By Frank Phillips and Michael Crowley, Globe Staff, 11/17/1999
Decisions on election law irk both sides, By Michael Rezendes, Globe Staff, 11/16/1999
Cellucci seen vetoing $10m for elections, By Michael Crowley and Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 11/16/1999
In vital period, Bradley might outspend Gore, By Walter V. Robinson, Globe Staff, 11/15/1999
Coalition blasts governor, demands election funding, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, and Michael Crowley, Globe Correspondent, 11/13/1999
Cellucci may veto $10m election fund, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 11/12/1999
Lawmakers rewrite Mass campaign rules, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 11/11/1999
Struggling Bradley cashed in as a speaker, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 11/4/1999
In 2 years, Bradley reportedly earned $2.7 million in speaking fees, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 11/2/1999
Let the voters, not money, do the talking, By Hank Nichols, Globe Correspondent, 10/31/1999 -OPINION
Flush with funding, Bush plans to raise money for states' GOP, Washington Post, 10/31/1999
Bottom line for Bradley: dollar bills, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Staff, 10/26/1999 -OPINION
Candidates with cash narrow field, By Susan Milligan, Globe Staff, 10/25/1999
Kerry event raises soft money scorn, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/21/1999
Senate foils campaign finance bills, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/20/1999
Soft money ban is called no cure all, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/19/1999
Bradley gains on Gore in Mass. fund-raising race, By Tina Cassidy, Globe Staff, 10/19/1999
McCain irks some spenders, gains some traction, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 10/17/1999 -OPINION
Senators rip McCain's soft money claim, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/15/1999
Politicians are bullish with funds from donors, By Katherine Pfleger, Associated Press, 10/14/1999
Game plan to ban election soft money blocked by Ky. senator, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 10/14/1999
Cellucci nets $2.8m for self, Bush, By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff, 10/11/1999
McCain challenges GOP field on money issue, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 10/7/1999
Justices debate money, politics, By David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 10/6/1999
Bush swells his coffers on wealth of best friends, By John Aloysius Farrell, Globe Staff, 10/3/1999
In funds race, Gore, Bradley neck-and-neck, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 10/1/1999
McCain buys half a loaf, Globe editorial, 9/27/1999 -OPINION
Dole seeks funds for wife's race, By David Von Drehle and Dan Balz Washington Post, 9/26/1999
Democrats double soft money funds, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 9/25/1999
W.'s Bay State grubstake, By Joan Vennochi, Globe Staff, 9/21/1999 -OPINION
Foes of McCain's plan head for N.H., By Jill Zuckman, Globe Staff, 9/20/1999
House votes for a ban on soft money, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 9/15/1999
GOP leaders warn lawmakers against proposed ban on soft money, By David Espo, Associated Press, 9/14/1999
Web users fault Bush on donor list, By Thomas Ferraro, Reuters, 9/11/1999
How the color of big money will shade Campaign 2000, By David M. Shribman, Globe Staff, 9/5/1999 -OPINION
A Republican's bullying letter to business leaders might backfire, By David Nyhan, Globe Columnist, 9/3/1999 -OPINION
Mass. rich help both parties, By Bob Hohler, Globe Staff, 8/16/1999
Big money vying with big dreams in Iowa poll today, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 8/14/1999
Capitol Hill capitalism, Globe editorial, 8/7/1999 -OPINION
Campaigns without limits, By Thomas Oliphant, Globe Columnist, 7/27/1999 -OPINION
Of presidential bidders, Forbes top spender, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 7/21/1999
Bush discloses details of his wealth, By Jonathan D. Salant, Associated Press, 7/3/1999
From beer to pies, marketers envision quick bucks, By Lois R. Shea, Globe Staff, 6/27/1999
Presidential hopefuls may soon get a new line on cash, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 5/29/1999
Matching funds for candidates falling short, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 4/15/1999
The pollution of politics, Globe editorial, 4/5/1999 -OPINION
An early push for party cash, By Ann Scales, Globe Staff, 3/22/1999
As GOP field fills up, race for donors on, By Michael Kranish, Globe Staff, 3/3/1999