Until now, Checchi and his wife, Kathryn, have been generous Feinstein supporters. Moreover, Feinstein's husband, San Francisco financier Richard C. Blum, helped with Checchi's Northwest takeover and sits on the company's board. Feinstein media consultant Bill Carrick pooh-poohs this notion, however. If that is the case, Feinstein could be in trouble. Browse The full Mother Jones 400 list.
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