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2004 Presidential Campaign Contributions by Issue

Reported to FEC through July 5, 2004

By Robert Longley, About.com

2004 Presidential campaign contributions to George W. Bush (R) and John Kerry (D) by social issue or ideology:

Contributions reported to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) through July 5, 2004. Totals are based on contributions from PACs (Political Action Committees) and individuals giving $200 or more.

  Abortion: Pro Choice

Kerry: $87,848
Bush: $30,000

Abortion: Pro Life

Bush: $45,444
Kerry: $0

Envrionmental Protection

Kerry: $194,702
Bush: $36,000

Stronger Gun Control Laws

Bush: $0
Kerry: $0

Gun Owners' Rights

Bush: $1,250
Kerry: $0

Human Rights

Kerry: $57,900
Bush: $49,600

Gay/Lesbian Rights

Kerry: $2,450
Bush: $0

Pro Israel

Bush: $264,866
Kerry: $33,000

Women's Issues

Bush: $160,400
Kerry: $19,800

[Figures courtesy of Center for Responsive Politics]

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