The calls were made to Democratic donors thought willing to give at least $25,000.

He devoted every weekend, lunch hour and weeknight to calling lists of past Democratic donors.

All three men are generous Democratic donors.

"Candidates aren't selling glamour anymore," said one leading Democratic donor, who asked not to be identified.

The company has backing by Democratic donors.

Longtime Democratic donors have also come to the governor's aid.

"It strikes me as a little dumb," said one leading Democratic donor.

Many big-time Democratic donors refrained from giving to his campaign.

The question is, will it also persuade big Democratic donors to open their wallets.

Lerach was a major Democratic donor for many years.