Other Harshbarger contributors among Harvardfaculty members include Pierce Professor ofTechnology and Public Policy and Professor ofApplied Physics Emeritus Harvey S.D. Brooks,Provost Harvey V. Fineberg '67, Associate VicePresident James S. Hoyte '65, Ames Professor ofLaw Philip B. Heymann, Professor of Law Daniel J.Meltzer '72, Associate Provost Dennis F. Thompson,Weather head University Professor Samuel P.Huntington, Warren Professor of American HistoryErnest R. May '64, Vice President for FinanceElizabeth C. Huidekopper, and former Dean of theCollege Fred L. Jewett'57.
"We don't know why Scott has gotten so muchsupport. Part of it may well be that ScottHarshbarger is a graduate of Harvard," said JohnLaMontagne, the campaign's deputy press secretary."Beyond that, I'm not sure. We're obviously happyto have the support."
Harvard professors' support for Harshbarger didnot surprise campus Republicans.
"Let's face it, these people are notrepresentative of most citizens of this state,"wrote C.J. Mahoney '00, co-president of theHarvard-Radcliffe Republican Club, in an e-mailmessage. "Governor Cellucci has proven over thepast year that he is capable of leading the chargefor small government and lower taxes that BillWeld started eight years ago."
A spokesperson for Cellucci's campaign was notavailable for comment.
Patricia McGovern, the former state senator whotrails Harshbarger by more than 30 pointsaccording to the latest polls, collected about$2,500 from Harvard employees, including Martin H.Peretz, lecturer on social studies.
Radcliffe President Linda S. Wilson donated$1,000 to McGovern's campaign and her husband,Paul Wilson, a professor at the University of NewHampshire, donated an additional $500.
"I've known her for years, and I have fullconfidence in her," Wilson said.
Joseph D. Malone '78, the state treasurer whotrails Cellucci by 25 points, according to thelatest polls, had a $250 from a Harvard affiliate.Brian Donnelly, another Democratic candidate whoby mid-August had $10,000 total in contributions,did not have any Harvard affiliates donating tohis campaign.
Under state campaign finance laws, candidatesare required to file their financial recordsbimonthly. Individuals can donate $500 percandidate every calendar year. No one can donatemore than $12,500 in one year