Representatives of a Republican nominee for New Jersey governor are asking if he can give funds to his campaign since he owns an insurance company. Democrats claim Douglas Forrester is in violation of 1930s-era law banning regulated companies, such as railroads and insurance companies, from contributing to political campaigns, The New York Times reported Tuesday. Republicans say the allegations are an attempt to draw attention from a campaign scandal of Sen. Jon Corzine, D-N.J. Still, officials are trying to see if Forrester can give money to his own campaign. Corzine was expected to be a very formidable opponent, especially after spending some $60 million on the 2000 U.S. Senate race. Forrester, also very well heeled, has given his campaign about $11 million and was expected to spend another $15 million by Election Day, the Times said. The newspaper said Monday Forrester's insurance company, Heartland Fidelity Inc., had its officials checking with New Jersey authorities for a ruling on whether the campaign donation law applied to individuals who own a company but seek public office. It was not known when state officials would reply. © Copyright 2005 by United Press International

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