Booze Bucks Give Edge to Democrats

Now that the dust has settled from the '08 elections, we can look at the effect the booze industry had on the race. And shocker of all shockers... it favored Democrats with donations this year. It's actually the first time since 1994 that the booze industry gave more to Democrats than Republicans - 52% - 48%, not too far off the popular vote of 53% - 46% for Pres Elect Obama.

In all, the industry and individuals associated with it donated $12.997 million. Way to grease the rails of democracy! Out of 80 industries measured, the booze industry was #37 in terms of money donated. The numbers going back to the 1990 campaign are broken down at OpenSecrets.org.