Merrill Lynch
Top candidates
| 1. Charles Schumer, Democratic | $116,800 |
| 2. Arlen Specter, Republican | $46,250 |
| 3. Hillary Clinton, Democrat | $35,135 |
| 4. Barack Obama, Democrat | $29,150 |
| 5. Richard Santorum | $27,200 |
Top committees
| 1. Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Political Action Committee | $267,094 |
| 2. Republican National Committee | $126,579 |
| 3. Beasley For Senate | $101,500 |
| 4. Friends Of Schumer | $99,750 |
| 5. Dnc Services Corporation/Democratic National Committee | $96,575 |
