Who did L.A.’s richest support?
Director Steven Spielberg, #9, has made $895,723 in federal campaign contributions since 1984. Hes a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton (as he was of Bill Clinton during his White House years.). Before officially declaring for Hillary Clinton last year, he gave to the campaigns of Richardson, Edwards and Obama.
Worth: $ 3.3 billion
How he made it: Entertainment
Where he lives:
Hollywood mogul David Geffen’s (#4) $1.2 million in giving since 1980 has mostly benefited the Democrats. He’s a strong supporter of Sen. Barack Obama (although he also kicked in a little money last year for the presidential campaigns of Sens. Christopher J. Dodd and John Edwards
Worth: $4.8 billion
How he made it: Entertainment
Where he lives: Malibu (Paul Hawthorne / Associated Press)
The #2 local billionaire, Sumner Redstones donations top $321,000, with 66% going to Democrats since 1979. For 2008, hes given to the campaigns of Rudolph W. Giuliani and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Worth: $7 billion
How he made it: Media, Entertainment
Where he lives:
