Sunil Puri Keeps Campaign Cash Flowing

July 22nd, 2008 at 08:16am Aaron Chambers

Sunil Puri, the Rockford real estate developer, gave generously to political campaigns during the first six months of this year, according to newly filed statements with the State Board of Elections.

Puri (right) with Dan Arnold of Road Ranger

His donations included:

$2,501 to the Illinois Democratic County Chairmen’s Association

$1,000 to Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford

$250 to Gwyn Gulley, candidate for judge

$10,001 to Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Over the years, Puri has donated more than $346,000 to public officials and candidates for office in Illinois, according to the State Board of Elections.

He also is a “bundler” for the Obama presidential campaign, having raised at least $50,000 for that race.

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