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Are Barack Obama and John McCain hypocrites?
As underdogs, they embraced public financing. But now, as the likely nominees, they're looking longingly at millions in private contributions.
By Mike Madden [2008-02-28]

  • Cashing In

    I think Obama should go with the public funding, even though it'll cut him off from the small donor cash pipeline and probably save McCain from some serious embarrassment (just because the GOP's money tree has certainly been heavily pruned this season and in the 2006 elections). It's likely more important for Obama to stick to his word and trust in his abilities as a candidate, his campaign's organization and the enthusiasm and volunteerism of his supporters to help him out against McCain, rather than relying on a tidal wave of cash to shoot down McCain. I think Obama's a credible enough candidate to be able to beat McCain regardless of the amount of money pouring into his coffers. It would be worth it to gain the credibility of sticking to his word, versus the short-term rush of near-endless cash.

    -- Slackie Onassis
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    Wednesday, February 27, 2008 06:57 PM
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