The backer of anti-affirmative action ballot initiatives tells the Rocky Mountain News he gave a "token" amount because he likes Obama's "post-racial" candidacy. It must be truly be token. The contribution does not show up in a search of the Federal Election Commission database. Given Connerly's reputation among Democrats, this is one endorsement the Illiniois senator didn't need.

In related news, Connerly's initiative in Colorado appears to have enough signatures to make the ballot. This is one of five states where he's sponsoring measures banning affirmative action in government programs.