From Politics Blog:

The report also shows that Nissikas’ father – Frank Bowman – provided $90,000 to Gibbons’ campaign. Nissikas sent the Tribune an e-mail explaining the reason she decided to donate.

“My father grew up during the Depression and fought in World War II. My mother is the child of immigrants who were so very proud to be Americans,” Nissikas wrote near the end of her e-mail. “My family taught me to love my country and support worthwhile causes both political and charitable. I was born and raised in Missouri and I am thankful for my Midwestern upbringing . My family and I are longtime donors of time and money to charities and political causes and often have donated large amounts. The amount of money I have given in the AG’s race has been large because I feel Chris has made money so important in this campaign that in order for the other candidates to have a chance they need more funding than would normally be involved in a race of this level. I simply believe in my heart that it is the right thing to do.”

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