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Target contributes to Republican candidate
Tuesday July 27th, 2010
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Here's something Target Corp. isn't advertising in its Sunday circular: The retailer is now a major donor to a group backing the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor. And that's not sitting well with every Target shopper. The Minneapolis-based chain gave $150,000 to a Republican-friendly political fund, which is running television ads supporting Tom Emmer, the presumptive GOP nominee. The corporate money is flowing since a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year changed campaign rules in about half the states. Democrats in Minnesota are grumbling and some are talking about striking back at the popular brand. A Target spokeswoman said the company supports candidates strictly based on its business interests. (Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) AP-NY-07-27-10 0323EDT
