Millionaire's amendment in Ohio
AP reports: A shopping center heiress contributed $800,000 to her congressional campaign this weekend, triggering an election rule that allows her opponent, U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette to receive $6,000 per donor - three times the allowable amount.
Democrat Capri Cafaro has contributed a total of $1.33 million to her campaign, including $210,560 toward her primary victory in the 14th congressional district.
"It's a very significant investment, but the campaign needs a certain amount of money to compete in this race," Cafaro said. "It's amazing how much money it takes to communicate your message to voters."
Federal Election Commission rules permit congressional candidates to give up to $350,000 of their own money to their general election campaign. Once a candidate goes over that amount, the "Millionaire's Amendment" kicks in, said Kelly Huff, an FEC spokeswoman. -- Shopping center heiress' campaign contributions top $1 million (AP via Ohio.com)