Category: FEC

Biden on Public Financing

Sen. Joe Biden called Barack Obama’s decision not to accept public financing potentially risky, according to this report. “So in terms of the downside of his not accepting, in terms of influence of big money, there is no influence of big money in his campaign,” he said of Obama’s electoral move. “In terms of undermining […]

Donors in 11 Countries

“Campaigns take cash, seek details later,” is the title of an interesting article discussing alleged foreign national donations. During interviews with 123 donors in 11 countries, The Associated Press found contributions Obama accepted from at least three foreigners. Just five donors, three for Obama and two for McCain, told the AP that the campaigns asked […]