During the last MN gubernatorial election, Target Corp gave to a state PAC setup to advocate against raising state tax rates. That PAC supported the Republican candidate because that was one of his platforms. The Republican candidate also happened to support a straight marriage amendment to the MN constitution. So what happens? The Human Rights Campaign (gay lobby) issues a boycott of Target stores. Immediately Target issues a press release apologizing for the donation, stating that this donation was strictly made from the perspective of tax policies issued by the candidates, and the presser made sure to state emphatically that Target is one of the biggest corporate sponsors of the GLBT - which it is. However, it's just sad that they had to come out in defense, in fear even, of a liberal social lobby because the company made a political contribution with only their best financial interests in mind.