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Big Bucks In The Buckeye State: A Look At Cleveland Team Execs' Political Donations

With the Republican National Convention going on this week at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, here is a look at what a few of that city's sports execs have contributed to federal candidates, parties, political action committees, 527 organizations, and Carey committees.

DONOR TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS LARGEST DONATIONS
Dan Gilbert (Cavaliers, AHL Monsters, AFL Gladiators) $2.05M $1.25M to America Leads, Chris Christie's Super PAC; $350,000 to New Day for America, John Kasich's Super PAC; $32,400 to the Republican National Committee
Paul Dolan (Indians) $7,000 $5,000 to MLB Commissioner's Office PAC; $1,000 to John Kasich
Nate Forbes (Cavaliers) $45,000 $25,000 to the Republican National Commitee; $5,000 to the National Republican Congressional Committee

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