Target Corp. spending company money on candidates

By MARTIGA LOHN Associated Press Writer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Here's something Target Corp. isn't advertising in its Sunday circular: The retailer is now a major donor to a group backing the Republican candidate for Minnesota governor.

And that's not sitting well with every Target shopper.

The Minneapolis-based chain gave $150,000 to a Republican-friendly political fund, which is running television ads supporting Tom Emmer, the presumptive GOP nominee.

The corporate money is flowing since a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year changed campaign rules in about half the states.

Democrats in Minnesota are grumbling and some are talking about striking back at the popular brand.

A Target spokeswoman said the company supports candidates strictly based on its business interests.