Google's givers go Democratic

[Freddie Stubbs]

By Jim Hopkins, USA TODAY
SAN FRANCISCO — As it claws for greater power, the Democratic Party has found a newly rich ally in one of the fastest-growing U.S. companies: Google.

Google employees gave $207,650 to federal candidates for last year's elections, up from just $250 in 2000 when it was still a start-up. And 98% went to Democrats, the biggest share among top tech donors, a new USA TODAY campaign finance analysis shows.

The online search giant's beefier political profile reflects moves by the broader tech industry to defend itself in recent years as Washington debates Internet taxes, offshoring of jobs and other hot issues.

Google giving is still small compared with other tech donors. At No. 1 Microsoft, workers and its political action committee gave $3.1 million last year; 60% to Democrats. Overall, 53% of the industry's $25.9 million went to Democrats, says the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, which tracks campaign finance.

more: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2005-02-13-google-give-usat_x.htm

[w4rma]

1. That's nice. But if one understands the situation they'd assume this. (nt)

[burythehatchet]

2. I was wondering about Google just recently

I have a feeling that Google is going to have a huge impact on technology. As an independent business owner I have been working more and more with Google products and the company really seems to be fantastic. Sort of the anti-microsoft. I hope they stay that way.

[Ian David]

3. I love Google, too

In fact, Google has classified some "pro-family" web pages as "Hate Sites," and removed their paid advertising links.

In other words, Google told them, "We don't want your money."

So, if you do a google search on "Gay Marriage," if you see a site about "the homosexual agenda" in the PAID ADS SECTION contact Google's Terms of Service people and they'll remove it.

But first, make sure you click through to cost them something like $0.03 cents.

[sarcasmo]

I will now only use Google and tell everyone about Google.

[sarcasmo]

4. I will now only use Google and tell everyone about Google.