June 30, 2011 - Democrats are looking to end a tax break that benefits owners of corporate jets as part of their negotiations concerning the national debt. Two organizations, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association and the National Business Aviation Association, are in favor of continuing the favorable tax treatment and over the past ten years have been generous in their contributions to current lawmakers in both parties, giving slightly more to Republicans.
Contributions from Jan 1, 2001 - Dec. 31, 2010 to Current Lawmakers From...
| Contributor | Democrat | Republican | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aviation Manufacturers Assn | $ 124,310 | $ 122,500 | $ 246,810 |
| National Business Aviation Assn | $ 100,750 | $ 123,000 | $ 223,750 |
| Grand Total | $ 225,060 | $ 245,500 | $ 470,560 |
When the entire industry is examined, however, the division becomes more obvious. When combining contributions connected to Aircraft parts & equipment, Aircraft manufacturers, and Aviation services & airports, the Republican advantage becomes more pronounced, with Republican legislators receiving $3,781,012 compared to $2,873,476 received by Democrats.
Contributions from Jan 1, 2001 - Dec. 31, 2010 to Current Lawmakers From...
| Party | Aircraft parts & equipment | Aircraft manufacturers | Aviation services & airports | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | $ 1,286,906 | $ 1,010,638 | $ 575,932 | $ 2,873,476 |
| Independent | $ 14,200 | $ 3,500 | $ 500 | $ 18,200 |
| Republican | $ 1,702,497 | $ 1,434,510 | $ 644,005 | $ 3,781,012 |
| Grand Total | $ 3,003,603 | $ 2,448,648 | $ 1,220,437 | $ 6,672,688 |
Methodology: Monetary and non-monetary contributions to candidate campaign committees of legislators currently serving in the 112th Congress for 2002 through 2010 election cycles. Contributions data provided by the Center for Responsive Politics (OpenSecrets.org).
