Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Business Founded By Ryan's Dinner/Wine Party Associate Is Source Of Major Ryan Donations

Just to complete the loop, Cliff Asness, identified by TPM.Com as accompanying Paul Ryan at his $350-per-wine-bottle soiree at a trendy DC bistro, is the founder and managing principal of AQR Capital Management, a financial firm that is a major source of donations, this report shows.

Top 5 Contributors, 2009-2010, Leadership PAC

ContributorTotalIndivsPACs
Elliott Management$35,419$35,419$0
SAC Capital Advisors$23,364$23,364$0
AQR Capital Management$22,666$22,666$0
AT&T Inc$12,500$2,500$10,000
Blue Cross/Blue Shield$12,500$0$12,500

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

So Ryan pays for "his" $350 bottle of wine from his donor's contribution, possibly?