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As Democrats Purge Weinstein's Cash, Impact On The Party Is Likely To Be Low

Among Democratic high rollers, Weinstein's presence was bigger than his bankroll.
Harvey Weinstein, the former entertainment executive embroiled in multiple allegations of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, has been a dedicated Democratic donor since the early 1990s. / Alexander Koerner / Getty Images

Updated at 3:20 p.m. ET

As Democratic pols jettison their old contributions from Harvey Weinstein, the former entertainment executive embroiled in multiple allegations of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct, his cash is not likely to leave a big hole in party coffers.

Weinstein was a dedicated Democratic donor as early as 1991, when. About $850,000 is from Weinstein himself. He also bundled, helping to raise an unknown amount of other people's money donated to Democratic presidential candidates.

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