[markomalley]

There are a lot of people who are under the misguided impression that Defense / Aerospace industry is automatically going to be conservative. Nothing of the sort could be more untrue.

From FEC records (compiled by Open Secrets):

These folks go with where they think they'll be able to get the most contracting money. Regardless of party.

[Future Snake Eater]

These folks go with where they think they'll be able to get the most contracting money. Regardless of party.

Yet they donate to Ron Paul?

[ohioman]

Regardless of your nifty little graphic, I have been in the Defense Industry my entire life and it is overwhelmingly conservative. Of course you will find a few libs here and there - especially in the DC Area, NJ, and CA. However, the industry as a while is a reflection of the military, which is leans to the right as well.