Recently, many black celebrities have been endorsing their favorite presidential hopeful, but endorsements aren’t the only thing black celebs are giving to the candidates. Money is essential to a presidential campaign and, in addition to voting, plays a huge role in getting your candidate in office.
Since The Corporate Takover recently featured a list of hip-hop political donors for the 2008 presidential election, we decided to compile another list for the Concrete Loop visitors.
Primary campaigns and a general election campaigns are considered two different elections; individuals are allowed to donate to both for a total of $4,600.
Individuals are limited to giving:
$2,300 to any one candidate per election
$5,000 to any one political action committee (PAC) per year
$10,000 to any one state or local party committee per year
$28,500 to any one political party per year
*Note: A few celebrities contributed over the limit and had to be refunded.
Donations to Clinton
Vivica Fox: $1,000
Star Jones: $1,250
Holly Robinson Peete: $2,300
Quincy Jones: $4,600
Berry Gordy: $4,600
Donations to Edwards
Russell Simmons $2,000
Donations to Obama
Tracey Edmonds: $500
Phylicia Rashad: $1,500
Raven Symone: $2,000
Jeffrey Wright: $2,050
Tyra Banks: $2,300
Angela Bassett: $2,300
Halle Berry: $2,300
Jamie Foxx: $2,300
Morgan Freeman: $2,300
Cuba Gooding, Jr.: $2,300
Berry Gordy: $2,300
Lou Gossett, Jr.: $2,300
Jasmine Guy: $2,300
Herbie Hancock: $2,300
Hill Harper: $2,300
Dennis Haysbert: $2,300
Samuel L. Jackson: $2,300
Terry McMillan: $2,300
Eddie Murphy: $2,300
Gabrielle Union: $2,300
Forest Whitaker: $2,300
Oprah Winfrey: $2,300
Isaiah Washington: $2,500
Russell Simmons: $1,000
Branford Marsalis: $6,900
Tyler Perry: $6,900
Sidney Poitier: $6,900
Jada Pinkett-Smith: $6,900
Will Smith: $6,900
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds: $9,200
Holly Robinson Peete: $6,900
Chris Rock: $11,500
Other Donations
Toni Morrison: $750 to the Democratic National Committee
Berry Gordy: $25,000 to Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
I had not idea that that many ppl were giving to Obama. That’s interesting. I hope he wins. I’m voting for him.
Usher didn’t give to Obama? I thought that he would’ve.
damn, chris rock went all out or Obama. 11.5K! He must’ve not known there is a limit.
Damn, that’s what i’m talking about. Black folks donating money to the Democrats. Lord knows we don’t need another money-hungry republican in office.
YEAH OBAMA PULLIN IT IN … GO VOTE OBAMA 08
Why amt not shock that Hilary has less donations than Obama……………
thats a good look
I think its great! Its a good look. It futher encourages minorities to get out and vote.
I’m happy to see the stars donating money…See how the media doesn’t show all of this…all they know how to do is put 50cent on the screen, but look at all these stars that have donated.
Tracy’s Edmond’s ole cheap azz with the $500. j/k
tracey edmonds 500 dollars?!?!….tight ass biotch!!
go obama !!!
VOTE BARACK OBAMA 2008!!! COME ON PEOPLE UNITE!!! LET’S DO THIS!!
Obama baby!
Tracey needs to be shamed, with all the money her several companies net. We know she spends more than that on heels………. I wish I was in a positon to donate.
****speechless***
Obama 08
Got my primary vote today.
@#2 – I’m sure that Usher being at Obama’s rally in person was worth more than the $2,300 limit, and probably did more for Obama than the $2,300 ever could. Usher’s public appearance fee is probably astronomical in comparison. What’s that old saying, “there’s nothing like being there…”
Good post CL! I do not think many people know that campaign finance reform rules only allow up to $2,300 personal donantions to a particular candidate during primary and then general elections….This has really helped in terms of those politicians who would tap the super rich and fatten the reserves of candidates while others had a harder time without deep purse-strings….
Way to educate and inform…
Berry and Quincy are both sellout, I think just for what it represents all black people should vote for Obama, not cuz he’s actually going to bring a change, but for what it represents to have a ex-slave running the country, it makes the younger generation believe that anything is possible. I know there wont be no tangible change in America, if Obama or Clinton gets elected but I dont understand how a black man can put his money on someone else than Obama, and Vivica voted for Clinton you’d think Halle would too, but she didnt, suprising! I know voting for Clinton is a power move since shes a woman, but I mean over a white woman or a black man….I mean atleast shes white, we’re ex slaves.
Obama 08
Obama brought in 32 mil in January alone so I knew he had several donations but dang ! no wounder why Hillary feeling salty.
@ #17. SELLOUT
****blank stare****
Your comments make me shamed to be black. You sound sooooooddo ignorant. Please enlighten yourself on the issues, and realize exactly WHY blacks and whites alike are supporting Obama.
You sound like an 18 year old kid attempting to make an intelligent comment.
Knowledge IS power!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hate when people try to classify all black people as thinking and being alike but I swear when I read Traci Edmonds giving $500 I was like what in the world lol Look at us trying to tell her how much to give.
She could of gave more though lol
Chris Rock donated more to Obama than Oprah???? I never would’ve guessed that one. Good to see so many celebrities being active, though.
I co-sign with 18 Obama did set a record last month. I see he brought out all the stars.
@ 21.
*Note: A few celebrities contributed over the limit and had to be refunded.
Tracey Edmonds: $500…………………..Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds: $9,200
This gives an indication of what their divorce settlement was like. Tracey is more of a receiver than a giver when it comes to cash.smh.
YES WE CAN!
OBAMA – O – EIGHT!
tracey can donate how ever much she wants too cause at the end of the obama goting to need votes
We as Black People are so fickle…To just throw Hillary under the bus as we have done because a black man whom only a short time ago no one even new anything about has entered the race shows how ungrounded we are as a people…
MY VOTE IS FOR HILLARY CLINTON…We prospered as a people during her “first” term in office ….God knows she was running the country because Bill had other things going on…’
HILLARY ALL THE WAY
Dj MUHTA
I think it is good that there is a limit…it keeps it fair and balanced
Obama 2008!!!
RAVEN SYMONE ALSO GAVE $2,000 so don’t fail to correct the ones you are missing..
Nicole Scherzinger did a photoshoot and interview for Feb. 2008 Entertainment Weekly
heres the outtake from the photoshoot.
at Nicole-br can’t post the site
They article didn’t say they were listing everyone that gave; It actually listed the people that overpaid and had to be reimbursed…… Usher may have given to the Obama campaign, however, he didn’t overpay. Just FYI
That is great that Obama has received this much star studded financial support. Hillary still has my vote. CLINTON 08!!!
GO OBAMA!!
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It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.
Yes we can.
It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom.
Yes we can.
It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.
Yes we can.
It was the call of workers who organized; women who reached for the ballots; a President who chose the moon as our new frontier; and a King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land.
Yes we can to justice and equality.
Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
Yes we can heal this nation.
Yes we can repair this world.
Yes we can.
We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.
We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics…they will only grow louder and more dissonant ……….. We’ve been asked to pause for a reality check. We’ve been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope.
But in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope.
Now the hopes of the little girl who goes to a crumbling school in Dillon are the same as the dreams of the boy who learns on the streets of LA; we will remember that there is something happening in America; that we are not as divided as our politics suggests; that we are one people; we are one nation; and together, we will begin the next great chapter in the American story with three words that will ring from coast to coast; from sea to shining sea –
Yes. We. Can.
LOL I think it’s pretty funny more whites are for Obama because a lot of people from my school, majority white, is for Obama.I’m not saying it’s a color thing.It’s more of an observation.Vote for Clinton if you want the cheap way out (mostly how Black people roll anyways lol).
How are black people fickle?Whites been doing shit like that for years.Be real.
And Hilary’s plan for health care is never going to work.It too LaLa Landish.All the candidates have a weak point and need to be worried about the environment and why mostly trash can be seen from satellite.
Can we finally see a change here?
* trash from the ocean can be seen from satellite
DJ MUTHA
Tuesday, February 5, 2008 /
We as Black People are so fickle…To just throw Hillary under the bus as we have done because a black man whom only a short time ago no one even new anything about has entered the race shows how ungrounded we are as a people…
MY VOTE IS FOR HILLARY CLINTON…We prospered as a people during her “first” term in office ….God knows she was running the country because Bill had other things going on…’
HILLARY ALL THE WAY
Dj MUHTA
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I can tell you are not only caucasian, but clearly have some kind of mental disorder. Let me reiterate: HILARY CLINTON IS NOT BILL CLINTON. And to imply that Hilary was somehow ‘secretly’ running the country because Bill was too busy receiving head is just riddiculous.
I don’t need a bunch of celebrities to tell me who to vote for………..I can think for my self. Just remember your vote do count.
All you New Jerseyians make sure you VOTE tonight. Polls are open in most cities/townships until 8pm!
Let’s ROCK THE VOTE!
CL, I love you for the knowledge you are imparting to the people! Keep up the excellent work. You are definitely making your contribution(s) to society. Thanks.
Glad to see my BLACK PEOPLE working together…
eff Bob Johnson. All he’s ever given the black community was a place to show booty videos and buffoonery. He dismantled any semblance of a genuine news department with the dismissal of Tavis Smiley and the relegation of Jacque Reid to no more relavance than a pretty face to read fluff and soft issues until her dismissal. I am so glad they both found a home in legitamte news. No thanks to BOB who, as soon as the opportunity arised, dumped the network off on YT to come in and further exploit B>E>T>
I wouldn’t let him influence my choice of beverage, much less my presidential choice.
Holly gave $2300 to Clinton and $6900 to Obama…hmmmm?
If people haven’t seen it yet, they’ll soon understand. It’s the man’s presence and voice. He gives you a calm belief that to allows you to see the opportunity for change in this country. Give him a month… The three words will ring from sea to shining sea.
BTW, Obama’s ahead in California as we speak …
I find it so funny how everyone, especially black folk, have forgotten how much Bill Clinton did for the black community. Now that we have a black man running for president, some blacks want to say vote for him because he’s black. Who cares if Bill got some head. All I know is when he was president the black community was better off. When he was president blacks wanted to say he was a black man. And Hilary isn’t Bill.
Pay attention to the issues. Forget color. Vote for whoever you please, but stop making this a support the black man thang. I agree with #38. Take this more seriously. It’s not about the black man, it’s about what’s best for the black community.
i see Robinson-Peete gave to both.. very interesting
I find it so funny how everyone, especially black folk, have forgotten how much Bill Clinton did for the black community..
Takes breather ….
ok Hilary is running not Bill, and Bills affinity for the black community was of his own doings, that had nothing to do with Hilary
Bill was the charisma, the likeablity , and ideal democratic canidate
Hilary was preceived as being controlling,calculating, untrustworthy and unapproachable
so are you gonna vote because you love you some “Brother Bill”
thats fine if you wanna vote for HIlary but please try to seperate the two because beleive it or not they are different
YOU KNOW WHAT SOME OF YOU HAVE TO BE FROM THAT CHURCH WHERE THE PASTOR CONDEMED “FICKLE NEGROS” BECAUSE SO FAR NONE OF YOU HAVE PRESENTED ON CREDIBLE ARGUMENT DETAILING HILARY’S POLICIES AND WHY YOU IDENTIFY WITH THEM !
#45…I’m voting for Obama because I believe in his cause. Him being black is just an added incentive.
Becoming the President of the United States is a privilage not a right. For anyone to say that Obama lacks experience is not looking at the fact that none of the candidates have experience being the President. This will be a first for each of them.
I’m a political scientist and economist who happens to be female and black. I would really like for you to tell me what Bill Clinton did for the black community and why this should give his wife the right to be President as if their one in the same?
Your speaking to people about voting for Obama because he’s black but are you not voting for him because he’s black? Better yet are you just voting for Hillary because of her husband? Isn’t that one in the same or am I overstepping and overstating my question?
@ # 21 Beautifulll
the reason why CHRIS ROCK might have donated more money than OPRAH, is because as we all know OPRAH is one smart woman who knows ALOT about everything she was probably AWARE there was a LIMIT
Im not saying I dont like Obama and Im not saying that I do like him, But I think that a lot of Black People are just voting for him because his Black and forget about what He’s really standing for. Not everyone, but I think a lot of us are doing that. Because, you think that we need a Black president to Represent….but if Obama was white would you still be all crazy like this for him? I know we gotta have black support but its not just about the color it’s who’s good to run this country. Just like how many women are voting for Hilary..WHY?? Because she’s a woman. Like, why is Obama raising taxes?? C’mon.
what did Bill do that was so great for the black community? I have heard this mentioned various times but very few people have articulated the specific policies that ultimately made the black community before off subsequent to his years in the white house. Im all for giving credit where credit is due but I think that people have a tendency to overlook some of the conservative policies that Bill enacted in addtion to all of the progressive policies that he enacted
Well unfortunatley with the sad state of the economy and the Healthcare intiiatives alot of people are condsidering raising taxes but I dont remember Obama stating that he ever would , I do remember however that he supported the hault of giving Big Wig Cooperations and all the pre-tax advantages , and distributing more tax brakes fo middle America …again this goe to show people need to be more familiar with the facts
and I think the only one who still gives a damn about tax cuts was none other than the astondingly brilliant W-who vehemenlty holds on to that measure as his “shining attribute” and purposes his 3.6TRILLION dollar initiative to fund the military and “nationall security”while cutting all the programs that he deems “uneccesary” about 150 of them but hey if ur still concerned about the taxes you can roll with DA W!
I agree. Some of us need to clearly state WHY we are voting for Obama/Clinton.
If it’s only because he’s BLACK, or only because she’s a WOMAN… Then you need to inform and educate yourself with the QUICKNESS.
Hillary Clinton says she will implement a universal health plan that will make it mandatory for Americans to acquire health insurance, even if it means garnishing Americans’ wages. I’m shocked to hear a Democrat say this. I like Hillary, but is this what we want?
You should’nt have to justify your vote to anyone. The premise America is built on is freedom and liberty. It’s your vote, do what you want with it. Just use it wisely.
I know it’s difficult for some control freaks to imagine, but people have the right to vote for whoever they want for whatever reason. sheesh.
i’ll vote for obama just because he’s black and every other word he says is “change”
I am so tired of people saying that they are voting for hillary because “bill was such a great president”. Wake the hell up! Hillary is not Bill. And no I’m not voting for Obama because he is black I am voting for him because I refuse to vote for hillary and here are the reasons.
1. Hillary voted for the war and will not admit it was a mistake
2. Hillary criticize Bush for the “no child left behind” act, but voted for it and praised him for it in a press release.
3. Hillary will raise your taxes!! Have anyone watched the debates, Edwards has even pointed this out.
4. Not only will she raise taxes, but expect for 20 – 30 % of your earnings to be garnished for mandatory healthcare! How stupid can people be to actually agree with this?
5. If she is so much for the working people, why when she was on the board on walmart, she justified employers not having an union. Not to mention how low they pay their workers.
6. Ever heard of Ron Paul? Well look it up.
7. She is a flat out liar that has soo many people fooled.
8. And lastly, The clintons use blk ppl when its necessary. Now that most are behind Obama, they are clearly working over the hispanic vote. Just look at all the comments made in SC.
I use to love the Clinton, and looked past all their dirt, but this election has just shown how dirty they are willing to play to win.
Continue being puppets.
Drats, I feel a bit shame faced. I only donated $50.00 to Obama! Shit, that’s all I could afford!!