rexbo 104 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Search engine is cash engine for Democrats Search engine is cash engine for DemocratsWASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Employees of U.S.-based search engine Google gave $207,650 to federal candidates for the 2004 elections -- virtually all of it to Democrats. A USA Today analysis published Monday indicated 98 percent of the money went to Democrats, the most-lopsided giving of any of the top tech company donors. Microsoft was the biggest tech donor, with its political action committee contributing $3.1 million last year, 60 percent to Democrats. Overall, 53 percent of high-tech industry contributions went to Democrats, said the liberal Center for Responsive Politics, a group that tracks campaign spending and contributions. Republicans must work hard to win support from a company whose employees seem philosophically wed to Democrats, CRP's Larry Noble said. Google declined to discuss employee campaign contributions but the among the company's top 2004 givers was Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt, whose biggest single donation was $25,000 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Copyright 2005 by United Press International. All rights reserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURainman 6 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Google is free to give their money to whomever they wish. I've got no problem with that. Will I use google? Probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaGrad03 0 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Eh...looks like all the money in the world couldnt help the Democrats out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURaptor 1,125 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I bet the employees of Google gave a whole lot more in that in general contributions to the DNC. It's amazing to me that a company which literally started in a garage and built its self up to the leader in its industry can be so much in favor for a political party that hates small business. Then again, w/ the success they've had over at Google, they likely have a distorted view of how small business life really is here in the USA. Not every company gives their employees free gourmet meals and in house massages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitanTiger 20,499 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I don't care what political party they support, they make what is easily the best search engine out there. Therefore I Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigermike 3,039 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I will Google, but I don't use Heinz catsup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,456 Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Eh...looks like all the money in the world couldnt help the Democrats out... Bg, when you are right, you are RIGHT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn85 432 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I will Google, but I don't use Heinz catsup. 146595[/snapback] Same here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 12,961 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 On behalf of progressives everywhere, I want to thank all you gentlemen who have chosen to boycott this publicly owned company that gives mostly to Republicans. H. J. Heinz Company Reaffirms Non-Partisan Status; Attests Flagship Ketchup is All-AmericanPittsburgh, PA, July 14, 2004 - In light of misleading reports, H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) reiterated today that neither Teresa Heinz Kerry, Senator John Kerry nor any of the Heinz trusts or endowments, either individually or collectively, holds a significant percentage of H.J. Heinz Company shares. Heinz also attests that Heinz® Tomato Ketchup sold in the United States is all-American - made at U.S. facilities in Fremont, Ohio; Muscatine, Iowa; and Stockton, California. (CLICK HERE to see video on the making of America's Favorite Ketchup™.) There is only one exception: an extremely small number of specialty Ketchup packages are filled at its Heinz Canada factory in Leamington, Ontario, north of Detroit (about 35 miles from the border). "Heinz Ketchup is a non-partisan condiment that simply stands for great taste. It's enjoyed by Republicans, Democrats and Independents," said Debbie Foster, vice president of corporate communications for H.J. Heinz Company. "Heinz has been the favorite of Americans across the political spectrum for 135 years, and we have no intention of engaging in a political food fight now." H.J. Heinz Company, in accordance with its corporate governance policies, is a non-partisan organization. Neither Teresa Heinz Kerry, Senator John Kerry nor any member of their family is involved in the management or board of the H.J. Heinz Company, the Heinz® Ketchup business or any of the company's other brands or products. Furthermore, there is no connection between any philanthropic programs of H.J. Heinz Company and its Foundation and the Heinz family interests (including the Howard Heinz Endowment, the Vira Heinz Endowment, and the Heinz Family Philanthropies). In 1995 the Heinz Endowments and family trusts sold a large percentage of Heinz shares in a secondary share offering to diversify their holdings. As a result, their current holdings are under 4 percent. With respect to serving customers worldwide, H.J. Heinz Company maintains a number of overseas facilities that provide products for consumers in those markets. This allows the company to pack the freshest ingredients, tailor its recipes to local tastes and deliver the final products in a timely and efficient manner. Currently, 60% of company sales are outside of the United States. As befits a global consumer products company with thousands of employees in the United States and around the world, the Heinz Company is non-partisan and politically independent. The Heinz Company PAC, which is funded by voluntary employee donations, has a policy of maintaining good relations with both major political parties, particularly focusing on those candidates whose district or state contains a Heinz facility. Over the past seven years, the Heinz Company PAC has contributed $96,000 to Republican candidates and $54,000 to Democratic candidates, largely reflecting the party affiliation of the candidates representing the states where we have facilities. The practice of the Heinz Company PAC in the U.S. Presidential election is to support the nominated candidate from both major parties. Accordingly, the PAC donated $5,000 to the Bush campaign and, because the Kerry campaign does not accept PAC contributions, is donating $5,000 to the Democratic National Committee. Heinz management and employees represent a variety of political perspectives and have personally donated to different causes and candidates on an individual basis. Simply put, the Heinz Company makes quality nutritious foods and is not politically affiliated. http://www.heinz.com/jsp/nonpartisan.jsp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn85 432 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Always bought Hunts anyway TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTiger 12,961 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Always bought Hunts anyway TT 146955[/snapback] Tell the truth, you thought Theresa was cranking out the ketchup in the family basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auburn85 432 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I think she ran out because she was throwing them all towards Bushduring the campaign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
channonc 466 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 On behalf of progressives everywhere, I want to thank all you gentlemen who have chosen to boycott this publicly owned company that gives mostly to Republicans. TT-- I have also pointed this fact out. Another press release from Heinz: H.J. Heinz Company Confirms Its Widely Held Public Ownership And Non-Partisan Status Business Editors PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2004--In light of some misleading speculation, the H.J. Heinz Company would like to make clear that neither Mrs. Teresa Heinz Kerry, Senator John Kerry nor any member of their family is involved in the management or board of the H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ). They have no involvement in the Heinz® Ketchup business or any of the company's other brands or products. The H.J. Heinz Company, in accordance with its corporate governance policies, is a non-partisan organization. Neither Mrs. Heinz Kerry nor Senator Kerry nor any of the Heinz trusts or endowments - either individually or collectively - holds a significant percentage of shares of the H.J. Heinz Company. In 1995 the Heinz Endowments and family trusts sold a large percentage of Heinz shares in a secondary share offering to diversify their holdings. As a result, their current holdings are under 4 percent. There is no connection between any philanthropic programs of the H.J. Heinz Company and its Foundation and the Heinz family interests (including the Howard Heinz Endowment, the Vira Heinz Endowment, and the Heinz Family Philanthropies). Currently, 60% of the sales of the H.J. Heinz Company are outside the United States and to accommodate those customers by providing facilities closer to those markets, the company maintains a number of overseas facilities that provide products for consumers in those markets. This allows Heinz to pack the freshest ingredients, tailor its recipes to local tastes and deliver the final products in a timely and efficient manner. In the United States, Heinz makes its flagship ketchup in factories in Fremont, Ohio; Muscatine, Iowa; and Stockton, California. ABOUT HEINZ: H.J. Heinz Company is one of the world's leading producers and marketers of branded foods in ketchup, condiments, sauces, meals, soups, seafood, snacks and infant foods. Heinz is a global family of leading brands, including Heinz® Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and infant foods (representing nearly one-third of total sales), Ore-Ida® french fries, Boston Market® and Smart Ones® meals and Plasmon® baby food. Heinz's 50 companies have number-one or number-two brands in 200 countries, showcased by Heinz® Ketchup, the world's favorite ketchup. Information on Heinz is available at www.heinz.com/news. --30--SLB/cl* CONTACT: H.J. Heinz Company Media: Ted Smyth, 412-456-5780 Debbie Foster, 412-456-5778 Jack Kennedy, 412-456-5923 Investors: Jack Runkel, 412-456-6034 KEYWORD: PENNSYLVANIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SUPERMARKETS RETAIL FOODS/BEVERAGES CONSUMER/HOUSEHOLD SOURCE: H.J. Heinz Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue72 0 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Actually, there is another reason not to Google. The Yahoo search engine is superior! Yes, I know Google has the reputation, but over and over, I have been frustrated with Google's inability to find the information that I need, only to put the same search into Yahoo and have the information available right there at the top of the first page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURaptor 1,125 Posted February 23, 2005 Share Posted February 23, 2005 Actually, there is another reason not to Google. The Yahoo search engine is superior! Yes, I know Google has the reputation, but over and over, I have been frustrated with Google's inability to find the information that I need, only to put the same search into Yahoo and have the information available right there at the top of the first page. 147734[/snapback] There ya go. That's what the Free Market is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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