Facebook Political Action Committee Favors GOP

The technology sector tends to favor the Democratic Party when it comes to political contributions, but Facebook’s political-action committee doled out more to Republicans during the first quarter of 2012.

The technology sector tends to favor the Democratic Party when it comes to political contributions, but Facebook’s political-action committee doled out more to Republicans during the first quarter of 2012.

Mashable reported that fbPAC, which was formed last September, contributed $65,000 to Republicans, including Speaker of the House John Boehner (Ohio) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), and $53,500 to Democrats, including House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (Calif.).

In contrast, Mashable reported that Microsoft contributed $694,284 to Democrats and $477,706 to Republicans via its PAC during the first quarter, and those numbers for Google were $101,800 and $100,000, respectively.

Members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees were also on Facebook’s contribution list, according to Mashable, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise, given how much time the social network has spent in courtrooms of late.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in