Now I can't eat Nathan's hot dogs any more ;(

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28. From OpenSecrets.org

The meat processing and products industry, typically a major contributor to federal-level politics, has historically favored the Republican Party. Political action committees and individuals associated with big name companies like Tyson Foods and Smithfield Foods — two political heavyweights in the industry — contributed overwhelmingly to federal candidates and political parties affiliated with the GOP during the 2010 election cycle.
Tyson Foods is of course one of the most popular meat brands in America, and offers chicken, beef and pork products in many major grocery stores. Smithfield, meanwhile, boasts as many meats and more than 50 brands sold from coast to coast.
But if you’re not eating products from such big names, you have a better chance of supporting the Democratic Party.
Smaller companies such as Omaha Steaks, Valley Proteins, Sam Kane Beef Processors and Boar’s Head Provisions went against the industry norm: Individuals affiliated with those companies gave heavily to Democratic candidates and party committees during the 2010 cycle.
Such individuals associated with Boar’s Head, for example, which is a household name in the deli meats section of your supermarket, contributed 100 percent of its contributes to federal candidates and PACs affiliated with Democrats during the 2010 cycle – exactly $49,300 worth, according to the Center’s research.


I know this is an old article, but I imagine even truer now.