John Steen, Secretary of State, Part 3

We've seen some of the donations our new Secretary of State, John Steen, has made over the years, but there is 1 name missing from the previous two lists:

Associated Republicans of Texas (ART)

This PAC is separated from the rest of the group simply because of some of the names involved or statements made by the group.  In fact, Steen is listed as being on ART's Board of Directors, as well as some other names that may be familiar to people.

 So who is this group that the new Secretary of State donated to and supported?

According to ART, the 82nd Legislative Session (2011) was a success.  Among the items they highlight:

• Passed - by the largest margin in history - a state budget that reduced the cost and size of government
• Protected the fairness of elections by requiring photo ID for voting
• Safeguarded unborn children with a strong sonogram bill
• Approved a fair and legal Texas House and Senate redistricting map

John Steen, Secretary of State, Part 2

Previously we looked at which Republicans the new Texas Secretary of State, John Steen, had made donations to who were running for state office.

So what about federal office?

Henry Bonilla, former Congressman (TX)
Scott Brown, soon-to-be former Republican Senator (MA)
George W. Bush, former (thank God) President
John Cornyn, soon-to-be Senate Minority Whip
Elizabeth Dole, former Republican Senator (NC)
Jeb Hensarling, Republican Congressman (TX)
Duncan Hunter, former Republican Congressman (CA)
Kay Baily Hutchison, soon-to-be former Republican Senator (TX)
Lyle Larson, failed congressional candidate now State Rep. District 122
John McCain, disgruntled failed presidential candidate and Republican Senator (AZ)
Michael McCaul, Republican Congressman (TX)
Mitch McConnell, soon-to-be once again Senate Minority Leader
National Republican Senatorial Committee
James Oberstar, former Democratic Congressman (MN)
Republican National Committee
Olympia Snowe, soon-to-be former Republican Senator (ME)
Straight Talk America, McCain campaign PAC
John Thune, Republican Senator (SD)
Volunteer PAC, former Maj. Leader Bill Frist's (R-TN) Leadership PAC

John Steen, Secretary of State, Part 1

Rick Perry appointed a new Secretary of State, naming San Antonio attorney John T. Steen, Jr. to the post.

It's the last line of San Antonio Express-News article that pretty much sums up why Steen may have gotten the appointment:

A longtime GOP supporter, Steen has contributed to the campaigns of Perry and several other Republican statewide officials.

This isn't to say Steen doesn't deserve the appointment.  Let's be frank, aren't a lot of political appointments sadly determined by someone's checkbook versus someone's ability.  Anyways...  He's served on the Texas Public Safety Commission, the Texas Commission on Economy and Efficiency in State Government; been past chair of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and past president of the Fiesta San Antonio Commission.

So who have been some of the recipients of Mr. Steen's donations? *These contributions are only those listed at the Texas Ethics Commission.