Letter: Democrat has good explanation for donation

Thursday, April 1, 2004 | 9:32 a.m.

Tom Gallagher's response is that he wanted to see what he is up against. I am one of his "fellow Democrats," a scientist and an engineer. When in a competitive situation, I always want to know as much as possible about my opponent, and I'm even willing to spend my own money for information. Therefore, even though I don't know him well, I don't doubt his sincerity.

I spent a few minutes online to find political contributions Tom and Mary Gallagher have made in the 2000, 2002, and 2004 election cycles. Through the end of 2003, they have contributed $29,000 to Democratic candidates and causes. Adding their recently reported donation of $4,000 to John Kerry's campaign brings the Democratic total to $33,000.

His $2,000 "entry fee" to a Bush fund-raiser is only 6 percent of their Democratic contributions. There is no question in my mind that he is putting his money where his mouth is. I fully support his candidacy.

DWAYNE A. CHESNUT

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