The U.S. attorney in charge of investigating New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s (R.) bridge controversy has a long history of donating to Democratic organizations and candidates, according to Federal Election Commission (FEC) records.
The records show that U.S. attorney Paul J. Fishman, appointed by President Obama in 2009, has given a total of over $12,000 between 2002 and 2008, including $2,300 to Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign in 2007, and $1,200 to John Kerry’s presidential campaign in 2004.
CNN reports Fishman’s office has said it is "reviewing" whether Christie’s aides violated any federal laws in authorizing lane closures to the George Washington Bridge.
Below is a list of Fishman’s individual donations from FEC reports, via CNN:
$1000 to Frank Lautenberg for Senate Nov. 4, 2008
$1000 to Jeanne Shaheen for Senate on Sept. 18, 2008
$500 to John Alder for Congress on March 3, 2008
$2,300 to Hillary Clinton for President on June 30, 2007
$500 to Phyllis Busansky for Congress on Sept. 30, 2006
$250 to Democratic National Committee on June 12, 2006
$1000 to Lautenberg NJ Victory Committee on March 23, 2005
$1000 to Lautenberg for Senate on March 23, 2005
$300 to Kerry Victory 2004 on Aug. 6, 2004
$500 to John Kerry for President Inc. on June 23, 2004
$1200 to John Kerry for President Inc. on July 24, 2004
$700 to Women’s Campaign Fund on March 7, 2004
$250 to Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee on Oct. 5, 2004
$500 to John Kerry for President Inc. on June 25, 2003
$1000 to Lautenberg for Senate on November 1, 2002
$250 to Mark Pryor for Senate on October 28, 2002