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Summary: The article discusses Bill Richardson's campaign finance, revealing that he received significant donations from various sources, including Gerald Peters and Jerry Perenchio. Richardson also transferred $289,315 from his congressional account to his state campaign account. The article highlights the importance of campaign finance in Richardson's election bid.
Significance: This document provides insight into the campaign finance of Bill Richardson, highlighting significant donations from various sources, including individuals and organizations.
Key Topics: Bill Richardson's campaign finance Donations to Richardson's campaign Campaign finance laws
Key People:
  • Bill Richardson - Candidate receiving donations
  • Gerald Peters - Donor and friend of Richardson
  • Jerry Perenchio - Donor and president of Univision
Document Type
News Article
Date
Unknown
Pages
1
Folder
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Albuquerque Tribune Online Page 3 of 28 House and Congress on issues that affect states. Richardson also attracted $51,000 from the New Democrat Network, a political group that embraces centrist Democrats. Richardson also received $12,751 in cash from the state Democratic Party, although he contributed $350,000 from his account to help the party's coordinated campaign to elect Democrats. 4. Richardson's congressional account: $289,315 Richardson transferred all of the money from the bank account he previously used for his congressional campaigns in the state's 3rd Congressional District in northern New Mexico. Richardson had fought in court in the early 1990s for the right to transfer money from a federal campaign account to a state account, even though the state constitution bans the practice. The state Supreme Court ruled that the constitutional provision violated the federal constitution. 5. Peters Corporation: $138,376 Gerald Peters, owner of the Peters Gallery in Santa Fe, is a close friend of Richardson. In addition to $102,000 in cash contributions donated to the campaign, Peters also flew Richardson in his private plane during several campaign swings around the state. He also provided food and beverages for an event and donated art. Those in-kind contributions amounted to $35,000 in aid. 6. Jerry Perenchio, president of Univision: $116,667 Perenchio founded Univision, the Spanish-language TV network that broadcasts throughout the United States TERRORIST SIEGE A FAMILIAR FACE WHO IS BIN LADEN? MIDDLE EAST at a glance REGIONAL PRIMER http://abqtrib.com/archives/news02/120702_news_donate.shtml Page 30 of 135 Public Records Request No.: 13792006 DOJ-OGR-00031203