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Summary: The article discusses the major donors to Bill Richardson's campaign, including the Maloof family and Norman Perenchio, and details their contributions and connections to Richardson. The Maloof family's donations included cash and in-kind contributions, such as hosting a fundraiser at their home. The article highlights the significance of these donations in Richardson's campaign.
Significance: This document provides insight into the campaign finance and donations received by Bill Richardson, highlighting the influence of key donors and families.
Key Topics: campaign finance election donations political contributions
Key People:
  • Bill Richardson - politician receiving donations
  • Gavin Maloof - donor and member of influential Maloof family
  • Colleen Maloof - family matriarch and donor
  • Al Gore - former Vice President and guest at fundraiser
  • Gray Davis - California Governor and recipient of donations
  • Norman Perenchio - donor and businessman
Document Type
News Article
Date
July 17, 2006
Pages
1
Folder
IMAGES012

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Albuquerque Tribune Online Page 4 of 28 States. He also owns Chartwell Partners, a Los Angeles investment company. Perenchio has actively supported candidates, mostly in California. He gave at least $200,000 to California Gov. Gray Davis during this election cycle. He also gave money to national Republican Congressional Committees and made smaller donations to Democratic congressional candidates. Richardson has known Perenchio since his days in Congress. 7. Maloof family: $87,417 The high-profile New Mexico family, known for its support of Democratic candidates and causes, put its financial backing behind Richardson. The Joe G. Maloof Company, the family's liquor business, pitched in $30,000. Gavin Maloof donated $40,000. Family matriarch Colleen Maloof used her Albuquerque home and catered a fund-raising event - to the tune of $15,917 - on Richardson's behalf. Former Vice President Al Gore was the featured guest at the event. The Maloofs own the Sacramento Kings basketball team and the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nev. The Maloofs also donated a $1,500 trip to its Las Vegas resort as an auction item that Richardson used during a fund-raising event. 8. BGK Equities III LLC: $50,000 The Santa Fe real estate company is one of the largest commercial firms in the state. Among its clients are state agencies, which lease office space from BGK. Public Records Request No.: 17-2957/2006 http://abqtrib.com/archives/news02/120702_Page_104_of_135.shtml DOJ-OGR-00031277