[erric]

Not defending him, but I would imagine people in his position play and pay to both parties.

[stuaxo]

I think it came out his payments are about 2 to 1 in favour of the R side.

[kalleboo]

Maybe because Democrat opinion is already on his side and needs less "persuasion"?

[squarefoot]

"Keep your friends close to you, but keep your enemies even closer."

As much as I generally like him, he denied being a top donor, which is not like denying any donation. He should clarify that.