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As Donors, Lobbyists Often Favor One Party  

One of the biggest lobbyist-donors was Ed Rogers, a Republican insider who worked in the White House for President Ronald Reagan and the first President Bush. He reported giving a total of $59,100, almost all of it to Republicans.

Mr. Rogers said his goal was to "max out" in support of Mr. McCain. He gave $2,300 to the McCain campaign and $37,500 to the McCain Victory Committee, a joint fund-raising effort by the campaign and the Republican National Committee. Mr. Rogers lobbies for diverse clients, including the Lorillard Tobacco Company, Raytheon and the Kurdistan Regional Government.

Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington was the only Democrat who received money from Mr. Rogers. He said Michael Meehan, a member of his firm, "made me give" to Ms. Cantwell.

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