Golisano gives big to Democratic convention
This story is getting a lot of play nationally:
Tom Golisano, the Rochester billionaire and registered Republican, donated $1 million on Friday to the host committee of the Democratic Party’s convention in Denver, making him one of the largest donors to the planning efforts surrounding the expected coronation of Barack Obama as the party’s nominee next week.
The donation comes as Mr. Golisano, a three-time candidate for governor, has been using his wallet to re-emerge as a heavyweight in state politics, and worrying Republicans that he is leaning to the left in his latest political incarnation.
Last month, Mr. Golisano formed a political action committee, Responsible New York, and said he would pour $5 million of his own money into the committee to finance legislative candidates who support his views in a number of areas, including cutting property taxes and overhauling redistricting. The PAC could have a significant impact in the battle this fall over the State Senate, the Republican Party’s last statewide power base but one that they hold by only a single seat.
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