Submit a Story!
Votes
topics:

vote down flag
huffingtonpost.com - 11/30/2008
Greg Mitchell: Study's Claim on the 'Myth' of Obama's Small Donor Base Is Itself a 'Myth'
—
The Campaign Finance Institute (CFI) study disclosing that Barack Obama actually raised most of his campaign money from "larger" not "smaller" donors has gained wide, approving, coverage in recent days, from USA Today to the Los Angeles Times and countless web sites, even making Huffington Post ...

Blog Reactions

Comments from Left Field:  On ‘Myths’, Memes, and Former GOP Media Flunkies

Politics Daily:  Damned Lies: Study of Obama Donors Twisted

Obama's small donor base image is a myth, new study reveals
latimesblogs.latimes.com - 11/29/2008
Obama's small donor base image is a myth, new study reveals
— latimesblogs.latimes.com — Everybody knows how president-elect Barack Obama's amazing campaign money machine was based mainly on several million regular folks sending in hard-earned amounts under $200, a real sign of his broadbased grassroots support. Except, it ... (more) Obama's small donor base image is a myth, new study reveals

Comments vote down The Swamp found this 11/29/2008found this
usatoday.com - 11/25/2008
Report says Obama's small-donor base claim is off
— usatoday.com — The analysis undercuts Obama's claim that his supporters "changed the way campaigns are funded" by reducing the influence of special-interest givers. "The myth is that money from small donors dominated Barack Obama's finances," said Michael Malbin, ... (more) Report says Obama's small-donor base claim is off

Comments vote down Hyscience found this 11/25/2008found this
latimes.com - 11/30/2008
Obama's small-donor 'myth' - Los Angeles Times
— latimes.com — In fact, Obama's base of small donors was almost exactly the same percentage as George W. Bush's in 2004 -- Obama had 26% and the soon-to-be-former president 25%. "The myth is that money from small donors dominated Barack Obama's finances," said ... (more) Obama's small-donor 'myth' - Los Angeles Times

Comments vote down sisu found this 11/30/2008found this
Comments
Blog Reactions

On ‘Myths’, Memes, and Former GOP Media Flunkies
Comments from Left Field — ... “: Greg Mitchell takes apart that Campaign Finance Institute (CFI) report on Barack Obama’s donors currently making the rounds: ...

Damned Lies: Study of Obama Donors Twisted
Politics Daily — ... being touted as an expose´ of the "myth" of Barack Obama's army of small donors is, in fact, a confirmation of it. The analysis of that study, however, is another story entirely. Greg Mitchell at HuffPo has his own rebuttal, but a quick glance at the data, by an objective 7th grader, gives lie to the report's headline: ...

Related Content
NOW THEY TELL US (CONT’D): Obama’s small donor base image is a myth, new study reveals. “The reali…
pajamasmedia.com 11/29/2008 — NOW THEY TELL US (CONT’D): Obama’s small donor base image is a myth, new study reveals. “The reality of Obama’s fundraising was impressive, but the reality does not match the myth.”
Shocka: Obama’s Small-Donor Base a Myth?!?! Who’da Thunk It?
patterico.com 12/5/2008 — The L.A. Times Top of the Ticket blog reports: Obama’s small donor base image is a myth, new study reveals . Everybody knows how President-elect Barack Obama’s amazing campaign money machine was dominated by several million regular ...
12/28/2008
daybydaycartoon.com 12/28/2008 —
Barack Obama Gifts
niyae.com 12/1/2008 — Home Barack Obama Gifts Checkout Barack Obama Barack Obama Details Barack Obama Gift Item: Art Print Size : 19x13 Artist: H Abavista Price: $15.00 Barack Obama (Vibe Magazine Cover) Barack Obama (Vibe Magazine Cover) Details Size: 8 x 10- Mousepad ...
The town-hall myth
washingtonmonthly.com 11/2/2008 — THE TOWN-HALL MYTH.... In an otherwise complimentary column, David Broder notes one of his biggest disappointments about Barack Obama's campaign. He rejected McCain's invitation to hold joint town hall meetings -- opening the door to the kind of ...
The media myth about the cost of Obama's inauguration
mediamatters.org 1/18/2009 — Boehlert The media myth about the cost of Obama's inauguration by Eric Boehlert Did you hear that "some are saying" Barack Obama's inauguration will cost "$160 million," which is $100 million more than George W. Bush's last swearing-in? That's the ...
Boehlert: The media myth about the cost of Obama's inauguration
mediamatters.org 1/19/2009 — Did you hear that "some are saying" Barack Obama's inauguration will cost "$160 million," which is $100 million more than George W. Bush's last swearing-in? That's the tale the crew at Fox & Friends was telling on January 15. "Why does the ...
On Obama and Good Men
patterico.com 11/7/2008 — It’s time to quote from some bloggers who have expressed what I’ve been feeling better than I’ve been able to express it. Beldar: I agree with — and incorporate by reference, as if fully set forth again here — Patrick’s ...
The comprehensive argument against Barack Obama
hotair.com 10/21/2008 — Read this post »
Chicago Tribune: All Obama, All the Time
newsbusters.org 11/23/2008 — Both of Chicago's major dailies have sold out editions containing special "commemorative" sections devoted to Barack Obama. Judging by today's Chicago Tribune, perhaps the strategy is to push out an Obama commemorative issue every day.  ...
Daschle lobby ties bump against Obama vow (Politico) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 11/30/2008
Politico - Barack Obama’s expected pick of former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle to be secretary of health and human services bumps up against the president-elect’s pledge to rid the White House of special interests.
Liberals to keep pressure on Obama for results (AP) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 11/30/2008
AP - Barack Obama promises to steer the nation straight again. He better be ready for a strong force pulling left.
Obama to name national security team Monday — Reuters: Politics 11/30/2008
CHICAGO (Reuters) - President-Elect Barack Obama will unveil his national security team at a news conference in Chicago on Monday, expected to include Hillary Clinton as secretary of state.
Gates offers Obama stability but not perfect match — Reuters: Politics 11/30/2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama's reported decision to ask Robert Gates to stay as U.S. defense secretary has been widely praised but it may lead to at least a few awkward moments for both men.
Clinton, Obama seal the deal (Politico) — Yahoo! News: Politics News 11/30/2008
Politico - It’s finally official: President-elect Obama will appear with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) in Chicago on Monday as he names her secretary of state, a remarkable reunion of once-bitter rivals.