Jim DeMint
U.S. Senator
Republican, South Carolina
- Date of Birth: September 2, 1951
- Birthplace: Greenville, S.C.
- First Elected: 2004
Committee Assignments:
Joint Economic Committee, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Campaign Fundraising
2005 - Present| Top 5 Organizations | PACs | Individuals | Total |
| Club for Growth | $2,717 | $151,950 | $154,667 |
| Scana Corp | $9,000 | $43,975 | $52,975 |
| AT&T Inc | $22,000 | $14,250 | $36,250 |
| Nelson, Mullins et al | $13,500 | $20,950 | $34,450 |
| Slatecard.com | $0 | $26,000 | $26,000 |
| Top 5 Industries | PACs | Individuals | Total |
| Republican/Conservative | $21,098 | $274,001 | $295,099 |
| Retired | $0 | $178,056 | $178,056 |
| Securities & Investment | $50,000 | $120,100 | $170,100 |
| Real Estate | $39,500 | $93,100 | $132,600 |
| Leadership PACs | $129,358 | $0 | $129,358 |
Jim DeMint in the News
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Roff: Fighting Tax Hikes From the Debt Deal 'Super Committee'
August 03, 2011
When dealing with the debt deal's super committee, the GOP must hold onto its principles. -
Debt Ceiling Debate Bolsters Ron Paul and the Gold Standard
July 27, 2011
Politicians like Ron Paul could benefit politically from the weakened dollar. - DeMint: 'I'd Love to See Buffett's Tax Returns' By Alicia M. Cohn , The Hill Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) said Tuesday he would like to examine billionaire investment guru Warren Buffett's tax claims more closely. "I'd love to see Buffett's tax returns so we can see what he's…
- Rubio: Obama Plan 'Largely Political,' Designed Only to Protect His Job Watch the latest video at FoxNews.com GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: The president's jobs act. Senator DeMint says he doesn't think it will pass. Is it a good start? SEN. MARCO RUBIO: Really the only job I think it…
- U.S. House Passes Limit Labor Board Powers After Boeing Case Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation curbing the powers of the National Labor Relations Board, a move spurred by an April action against Boeing Co. that has become a presidential campaign issue. The Republican-led House voted 238-186 today for the bill, which would bar the board…
