Diebold execs gave to Republicans in spite of ban

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Although Diebold officially banned political donations by top brass in 2004, Diebold executives have continued to feed money to Republican campaigns, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. The story was earlier reported by blogger Michael Petrelis.

After a Bush campaign fundraiser and controversial statements by CEO Walden O'Dell, Diebold barred its CEO, financial officer, and Election Systems VP from making political donations. However, that ban has not stopped other executives from giving to GOP campaigns.

In all, Diebold executives contributed $1,400 to the campaigns of Senator Mike DeWine (R-OH) and Ohio State Senator Kirk Schuring (R-Canton).