June 20, 2008
Posted: 03:40 PM ET

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MoveOn.org is getting out of the 527 business.
MoveOn.org is getting out of the 527 business.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The political advocacy group MoveOn.org is getting out of the 527 business.

"While MoveOn Political Action has always been funded exclusively by small donors like you, we've held open the MoveOn.org Voter Fund - a separate "527″ organization - which can raise money from big donors. We haven't actually taken any big-money checks since 2004," MoveOn.org Executive Director Eli Pariser wrote in an email to the group's members. "In light of the new politics offered by Barack Obama, I've come to believe it's time to close the 527 forever."

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee has said he does not want "527s" and outside, independent groups advertising on his behalf in the general election. A "527″ is an political organization that can raise money in high dollar amounts and launch political advocacy campaigns, including television ads.

Past prominent "527s" include the "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth," a group that in 2004 attacked Sen. John Kerry's war record and arguably contributed to him losing his White House bid. But few had the impact of MoveOn's.

The group will retain its political action committee, which can take donations up to $5,000, though the group says the average donation hovers in the $50 range.

Even though its 527 is going away, MoveOn.org is not completely heeding Obama's request to stay off the airwaves. Last week, the group teamed up with one of the biggest labor unions, the American Federartion of State, County and Municipal Employees, to go up with a national television ad criticizing Sen. John McCain's position on the Iraq war.

The impact of outside groups this cycle is still up for debate. Since Obama's request some Democratic leaning groups have seen their donor base thin, forcing them to abandon paid media plans and instead shift gears to focus more on research and message. Obama referenced the past power of 527 groups as a factor in deciding to opt out of public financing for the general election.

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aware   June 20th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

This is just another charm offensive/mask. Half a million for one ridiculous obfuscating ad? Who do you think you are kidding? :(

Generation X   June 20th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

OPERATION CHAOS = PUMA (Poor uneducated miserable adults)

Members:

Brian TN = President
Charlotte = VP
Belle = Staunch Republican
fred = fool
Karen FL = tool
Jim PA = Rush

THESE PEOPLE ARE REPUBLICAN OPERATIVES.

GUESS WHAT? ……….NOT THIS TIME!!!

paul, nyc ny   June 20th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

They ended it because they are now getting loads of money from smaller donors to do EXACTLY the same thing. I believe there should be a gov't oversight that approves the messages before they air to make sure lies or truth are not distorted.

Suggest that, Barack or even John. If we don't want 527s which in essence lie then lets control them. This is the united states where free speech is only available if we let it be.

Jess   June 20th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Does anyone else think this puma stuff is laughably silly? Really, it's like angry 2nd graders on the playground.

Bradley In Colorado   June 20th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Is PUMA the best you Republicans can do? Sheesh, it's like watching the Republican party go to hell in a hogcart…oh wait, it is…

DIRTY CHICAGO POLITICS   June 20th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

AND ALL THE CITIZENS FROM ILOSTMYBRAINISTAN SAY: YES MASTER.

DEMOCRAT FOR MCCAIN   June 20th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

give me a break…

moveon.org has that tired commercial on tv…

actions speak louder than words….

damage done with your commercial already

and it is very obvious

Jackson   June 20th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

MoveOn.org has already done its damage in this election … they got NObama the nomination … and what about their George Soros connection?

john williams san diego, ca.   June 20th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Soros has decided not to lose anymore money backing a flawed socialist candidate, especially when Chuckie Hagels named popped up.

tj   June 20th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

this organisation is the crowd of haters who progapanding their radica utlra-left ideas and who use Soros's money.
No wonder that Obama is their candidate.
Hope they lose in Nov.
America, wake up.
Stop this phony, unexperienced, weak candidate who is bathing in money donated by big business!

Bag of Wind   June 20th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Now THAT'S Change We Can Believe In.

Thanks Barack!

Obama / Hagel 08!

FlaLady   June 20th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

What a bunch of malarkey! The media will 'spin' every negative on Obama into a so-called positive. Moveon.org is an attack group that has been propogating lies, funding pro-Obama websites that smeared Hillary and anyone else who didn't kiss Barry's feet relentlessly and has been feeding the media's Obama Love Fest. This story is just plain laughable and highlights Obama's sleazy same old politician mentality!

Crush Rush   June 20th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

McCain should resign his bid today.He is a disgrace to his own beliefs.Let a real Republican run.

gary   June 20th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I WOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT IRAQ WAR YOU YOUNG MORONS. ITS WORLD WAR 111 THAT YOU BETTER WORRY ABOUT. THAT WILL START IF O.B. GETS ELECTED. IT IS WRITTEN IN THE BOOK. YOU PEOPLE ARE SO BLIND ON WHATS REALLY COMING IN THE NEAR FUTURE, VERY NEAR.

Independent-woman-4-Obama   June 20th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Kudos to Move-On.org! I really like what "White Independent" said. Ditto!

Its time that WE, THE PEOPLE, speak up, say NO! to divisive tactics, NO to the politics of personal-destruction.

I know the Far-right (cough… wrong) 527s will be spewing hatred and misinformation soon enough! However, I hope that We, THE PEOPLE, will see through the muck, will THINK for ourselves and move our country forward into a brighter future…….. when we can return to being the UNITED states, not blue & red!

misanthropicus   June 20th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Change you can believe in! What a piece of Obamal crap - it wasn't the republican 527-s that sunk Kerry's bid, it was "Unfit For Command" by McLaughlin that did that. No special interest money, McLaughlin was the lieutenant who took the command of the swift boat when Kerry packed and went home & peacenik in '68 and since then they've been mortal enemies. Widely known, yet Glibama's minions keep talking about 527-s just to disguise their dishonesty. It is simply unbelievable how much crap are the 'yes we can" crowd able to take from this opportunistic adventurer.

gary   June 20th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

WITH AGE COMES WISDOM. THATS WHY O.B. NEEDS TO GROW UP.HIS YOUNG VOTERS AND HIM ALL HAVE THE SAME MORTALITY. HE BRINGS CHANGE OF HATE,RACIST ,AND DIVISION. HE PREACHES CHANGE ,BUT PUTS US BACK A 100 YRS. OR MORE. YOU YOUNG VOTERS BETTER COME TO REALITY AND GET OUT OF THAT DISNEY WORLD YOUR IN WITH YOUR CANIDATE. HRC IS THE ONLY PRAYER FOR CHANGE ,BUT SHE WAS KICKED TO THE CURB FROM THE DNC,SUPER DELIGATES, MEDIA, PRESS ETC. NOW YOU CAN SUFFER WITH MCCAIN FOR ATLEAST 4 MORE YRS.WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.

TerryDo   June 20th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Of Course Moveon.org is giving up its' claim to their 527 fund raising web site. Moveon. org have already netted Obama around 100 million they have done their job.

Now that Obama's coffers are filled, he want everyone else to stop using the 527 Business. Nervy Persona

I can not believe more people do not see through Obama and his political ploys.

Not politics as usual, you can believe that, Obama has taken the political corruption to a new higher and a more dangerous level.

OBAMA NO ONE BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU SAY.

EVEN THOUGH YOU HAVE TRADEMARKED YOURSELF VIA YOUR SEAL OF SELF APPROVAL:
"NERO POSSUMUS" EMPEROR WHO IS CAPABLE.

Puma Pac invited you to visit!

The Message   June 20th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

God's sitting down looking at us and saying. It's time for a black president in America. Send me Gabrielle.

And later.

"What's that? The people don't think they're ready, well let's make him black and white. And just so there's no confusiion about his black heritage, let's name him Barack Obama, after his father. Oh, and if he get's too sure of himself, let's have him run against Hillary, she'll give him a run for his money."

"I did as you said father, he's the nominee", said Gabrielle.

"Good job, oh and give GW a rest, send him back to Crawford. If it had not been for him, the people would never had been ready, tell him I said… good job".

rose   June 20th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Smart move Mr Obama, My prayer for you is that the good Lord bless you with spiritual wisdom and understandinng to lead this our beloved country that Bush and mcwar have destroyed to the right way. I believe without any doubt you will be our next president for the better. Thank you for being an agent of hope. The other side is runnung on fear and a wise person should know that HOPE wins over FEAR anytime and this is just the same reason why you were able to emerge as the democratic nominee over a 35yr political machine(Hillary). Pls I urge you to continue in your transperance because the truth prevails. It is risky to work against the truth because it sure backfires.
Thank you Mr President Obama.
I LOVE YOU 4 WHAT YOU REPRESENT

Maria   June 20th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

It's great that Moveon.org is going away. Before I like this group but now with their left leaning agenda I HATE THEM MORE. They are bunch of lunitic lefty. Like Nancy Pelosi

SAY WHAT!!!!   June 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

vic nashville,Tn………….. Why he didn’t stop when Move on attacked Hillary………….SHUT THE HELL UP !!!! GET em McCAIN!!!!!

joe   June 20th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Does anyone think Barak Obama will pull troops out of Iraq while we are making progress if he thinks everything will go to hell if we leave too soon. Nobody would want that on their watch. And if the generals caution against leaving too soon I think he will listen to them.
Also if we undo the progress we have made then all the deaths of our soldiers will have been in vain. Nobody would want that on their
conscience either.

FayeinCT   June 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Oh please. If you don't do the public funding then you don't have to provide records to account of where the money came from and where it is going.
Obama is wolf in sheeps clothing.
Not every American believes in Obama or his message. I am one of Americans that does not want Obama running this great country.

PUMA Democrat.

Phantom Joel   June 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Ha Ha Ha…You endorsed Obama and he ran you out of business.
First Obama takes control of the DNC and now Move.On…You all got what you deserved in endorsing this fascist candidate.

Haloalani   June 20th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

They can always change the name to Moveup.org.

Tim   June 20th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Even though its 527 is going away, MoveOn.org is not completely heeding Obama's request to stay off the airwaves. Last week, the group teamed up with one of the biggest labor unions, the American Federartion of State, County and Municipal Employees, to go up with a national television ad criticizing Sen. John McCain's position on the Iraq war.

Val, Atlanta, Ga   June 20th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I think you need to do a commercial with Cindy McSane talking about Michelle Obama not being proud of her country while she is dodging a jail sentence for stealing and popping pills. I think that would be funny since she was dogging out Michelle when she has absolutely no room to do so.

Connie   June 20th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I am so sick of the Media crush on Obama. Get over it boys! I will be voting for a President not a Messiah and I will be voting for Experience not Experiment . So this Puma Democrat will be voting for McCain. I wish we could have had Hillary but BO was selected.

jon   June 20th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

IF OBAMA had a time machine and could go back in time and prevent the Iraqi War, we would all owe him big time.

But we can't go back in time.

JUST as a prudent pilot would not fly into a thunderstorm, once you are in a thunderstorm, to turn back would mean disaster.

We may just need a pilot to fly us through the thunderstorm.

Nikole   June 20th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Vic when did move on attack Hillary? What did they do? Weren't they started out of defense of Bill Clinton and his shenanigans? Didn't you hear about Hillary talking bad about move on? Pay attention to the news. And quit posting lies.

anonymous   June 20th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Thank you for leaving. Now, you won't be able to run ads. Good bye. Take Obama with you.

anonymous

Arack Bobama   June 20th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Yes, please just Move On!

Phil, FL   June 20th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Just hope some of the smart people out there recognize that this is change for the better.

McCain promised a clean campaign - hasn't happened yet.

Obama made it happen with no fanfare at all. I like Obama's style.

Go Obama '08

I won't believe any of the fear-mongering republicans !!!!!!! No matter how much corporate money they spend, no matter how many wars they threaten just to get votes.

pam Eugene OR   June 20th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I did not think I would live long enough to see this! Way to show people a new way Barack! I am so proud to support you.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   June 20th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

I love the new politics. it is change we can belive in but I kinda liked the moveon.org ads on TV, especially the baby that Mcain can't have.

Kenneth M   June 20th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

COME ON BRIAN OF KNOX, YOU GOT TO ADMIT THIS IS PRETTY KOOL. LOOK, WE'LL KEEP THE LIGHT ON FOR YOU. YOU CAN START SUPPORTING OBAMA ANYTIME YOU LIKE. AND REMEMBER, OBAMA MAY BE NEW TO THE PEOPLE, BUT THE PEOPLE ARE NOT NEW TO HIM.

Didi   June 20th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Obama is getting his money from oversee thru internet!!!!
Everybody thinks that it comes from small donors from USA,
Think twice!!!
Somebody to check the donations! It is not easy, I know!!!

Obama is a new Mafia!

lil   June 20th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I bet john maccain want turn down 527because they speak for him.

Darth Vadik, CA   June 20th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

too bad

Vance, CA   June 20th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

There are a lot of people with anger management issues online. I call it board rage. Let's remember that we are ALL Americans.

It's a done deal   June 20th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

No, Obama's not influencing a change in the way this country conducts its politics. Any Republican can see that.

Bulldog   June 20th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Obama is truly leading by example and others are following. First the DNC and now MoveOn. Too bad McCain can't lead, he can only follow what Bush and his advisors tell him to do. McCain is nothing other than a puppet in this years election. Look at how he has flip flopped on so many issues. He is have internal battles which way to go on issues.

William, from Cali   June 20th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

That's good; now only if the other 527 'Slumbags" would do likewise………………Maybe America would be better for it…………………….

Jamie, OK   June 20th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Yes……we can.

The thunder that you hear is called change.

O/08

Knoxville, Operation: NObama   June 20th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

No way.

Obama's fascist program has this kind of reach, this kind of influence over independent groups, this kind of raw power to crush our voices?

Fortunately, 527 like Puma PAC are rising in the place of those that are falling in line. We're going to fight Obama's hostile takeover/buyout of the now undemocratic Democratic Party and we're going to stop him.

Count on it. Puma PAC

Hannah   June 20th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Smart move–carry on.

Sounds like Moveon is with a winning ticket.

Obama 08

DAVID   June 20th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

NOW THAT HE GOT SELECTED TO BE THE NOMINEE HE DOES NOT WANT MOVE ON BUT IT WAS OK BEFORE FOR BARACK OBAMA TO HAVE MOVE ON ATTACK PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON AND HILLARY CLINTON
SHAMEFUL

yns   June 20th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

How much did he pay them to bow out? It seems to me that he is really aiming to "buy" his way to the white house!

Ken Mesle   June 20th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Hey Moveon,
Since Barak doesn't want your help, why don't you help Cindy Sheehan in her bid to unseat Bush's greates protector, Nancy Pelosi. I donagted to Cindy's campaign after Congress caved in yet again to the bully-in-chief.

Jason   June 20th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Vote for me, I'm going to raise taxes!!!!
Change…. Sounds like less money for us and more for the goverment. That's not the change I want.

Confused   June 20th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

527's are supposed to be independent of specific candidates. Why are all of you congratulating Obama for closing down one of Move On's subsidiaries? Theoretically, he should have had nothing to do with it.

Anita from Arizona   June 20th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

INTEGRITY is the word that comes to mind. Just wonderful to hear. McCain and his 527s can try all the dirty and slime moves known to man, but they will never penitrate the concrete bubble that surrounds the Obama campaign that's called INTEGRITY.

Shannon   June 20th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Okay, McCain, it is time for you to get rid of your 527's also. It looks like we the public will be the sole support of the Obama campaign. Excuse me while I go online to donate my monthly $100

aaron from minneapolis   June 20th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

People on here still post they don't trust Obama because he's lied to us. Where are your examples?

Please tell me, WHERE ARE YOUR EXAMPLES?

The only way you can come up with lies is if you're confusing Barack with Hillary.

Debby   June 20th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

I didn't think Move On was still around.

J in Houston   June 20th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Who is to say that teh "online financing" came from legit sources? Can you investigate all the 5 dollar donations? Kennedy won districts with thousands of votes from people whom were already dead. Ridiculous.

MD   June 20th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Obama has started a movement in this country to include the ordinary people in the election process. But as long as the delegate and electoral college systems are in place, the concept of popular vote has no meaning.

It is time to amend the Constitution and place elections squarely in the hands of the people.

OBAMA BACKER   June 20th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

This is an example of a strong leader who is respected by those that normally don't listen. This is a statement that says loudly we are going to debate and win on the issues not lies, smears, and attacking Cindy McCain. This is why if OBAMA wins the world not just America will restore its respect and admiration for America as the beacon and not a luaghing stock that we have become over the last 7 years.
RESPECT< JUDGEMENT<VISION<LEADERSHIP this is the change we can beleive in.

Obama: "Change" that looks like 1979   June 20th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

What, is George Soros THAT hard-up for cash he's shutting down the Socialist Cash Cow?

Sean   June 20th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

If he doesn't want outside groups advertising on his behalf then why did his campaign submit articles to the Steelworkers Publication I received this week. Included in these articles were the standard half truths used throughout his campaign so far.

Vote Nader   June 20th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

What do you think your government will become without advocacy groups America?

Not all PACs and lobbyists are evil. Most do good work and attempt to keep our government honest. Without them, your concerns may never be heard or acted upon. Be careful waht you wish for.

VotePact - check it out.

** Nader/Gonzalez 2008 **

Mike from Westchester   June 20th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Let's see if the Republicans, Conservatives, and ultra-right wing nut case groups match this. Who supports traditional values and ethics?

Obama, does! That's who!

dar   June 20th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Maybe he doesnt want public financing because he is getting the money from the same place he received his campaign money from.

Which is equally mysterious!

ALLBAMALLTHETIME   June 20th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

CHANGE IS A COMIN….SEE BAM BAM HAS ALREADY LED THE FLOCK INTO THE DIRECTION OF TRUTH AND HIGHER GROUND!

Jonathan   June 20th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Way to go MoveOn.org! It looks as if Obama is already making some positive changes.

However, I'm sure the republicans will use this to their advantage…naughty republicans:)

vic nashville,Tn   June 20th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Why he didn’t stop when Move on attacked Hillary

NICK, HOUSTON   June 20th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Are you crazy????

Come back. Come back right now. We need you this November to promote the real interests and ideas against the Right wing 527's that will destroy everything possible to get their way.

4 THE CONSTITUTION   June 20th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Shows he is really behind true public funding to give up all the money he could have behind him from 527 - let's have McCain do the same!

Tired of W, OH   June 20th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I love moveon's McCain commercial. "You can't have him." LOL.

flavoter   June 20th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Wait !!!!
We need one more commercial, one with McCain stating he was never proud of this country. Watching it on utube is fun but not the same as a large screen PLEASE!!!! Just one more

WE NEED THE TRUTH   June 20th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

DAMM….CAN'T YOU ALL SEE WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU HAVE A LEADER. HE IS TRYING TO CHANGE THE FACE OF POLITICS AND HOW THINGS HAVE BEEN DONE IN THE PAST.

THIS MAN IS SOMEONE WE NEED RUNNING WASHINGTON

Herman in LA   June 20th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

It's all about leader ship coming from the top…

Change We Can Believe In

Senator Obama is that change…

Ben Holmes   June 20th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

The new politics offered by Obama? You got that right- he won't accept public funding, apparently the first candidate to do so since 1976 law was put in place.

That's new politics, all right.

Justin (ny)   June 20th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Its amazing that we have a system set up called "public financing", which is really tax money and allows for 527's (which aren't much different than lobbying groups)… Obama raised his millions of dollars through true PUBLIC FINANCING - IE - the public went to his website and donated - thus financing his campaign - yet the republicans would have us demonize him for this. Who came up with these ridiculous names in the first place?

Does anybody really have a problem with the fact that SO many people support Obama and are willing to donate to his campaign out of their own pockets? Would these people rather Exxon pay for Obamas campaign as they've paid for McCains???

Robert   June 20th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

This is a sham…moveon will try to use George Soros and other rich people's money to spew their venom, regardless is if it through their 527, or simply through their organization which defamed General Petreaus. I dont trust Obama, since he lied many times throughout the elections. He supports back door 527s who operate under a different name, but do the same thing, as long as it helps him.

Walied from Toronto   June 20th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

I am not sure if this is a smart move.

I respect the fact that Moveon.org wants to respect the new type of politics that Obama is tring to bring. However, Senator Obama will be bombarded with other republicab 527 groups.

Ray   June 20th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Meanwhile the McCain 527's are just getting started. This truly IS change we can beleive in. Let's see if McCain has the power to do the same on his end. I seriously doubt it.

Obama for America

White Independent   June 20th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Change is already starting. You can be the new majority who can lead this nation out of a long political darkness – Democrats, Independents and Republicans who are tired of the division and distraction that has clouded Washington; who know that we can disagree without being disagreeable; who understand that if we mobilize our voices to challenge the money and influence that’s stood in our way and challenge ourselves to reach for something better, there’s no problem we can’t solve – no destiny we cannot fulfill. WE are the ones - WE have been waiting for.

Anita from Arizona   June 20th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Change is coming. This whole election will be in the record books. Yes We Can!!!

Obama '08

Joe   June 20th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I think it's shrewd of the Obama campaign to get people used to seeing him standing at a podium with a presidential-type seal on it.

Alice   June 20th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Nooooooo .. don't go! If you go, who's gonna counter the Republican smut campaign?

Loretta from California   June 20th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I always believed that organizations Independent of Senator Obama's or Senator McCain'sCampaign were speaking on behalf of the American people. I believe that they have every right to speak out. I only ask that they not lie or mislead the American people with their advertisements.

demwit   June 20th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

It's a lot easier for Sorro's and his liberal billionaires to send their money to Obama via the internet, and multiple users..

Mark   June 20th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Changing the face of politics one day at a time, this is what I call Change!..

Obama 08!!

jo nc   June 20th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

they sold out to highest bidder and thr trader wanting to run our country obama shame on them

James, SC   June 20th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Talk the talk, walk the walk Obama.

Where is John McShame?

Bob Indianapolis, IN   June 20th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Let's see if McSame's little swift boat buddies have the same integrity as MoveOn.org…If Herr Rove is involved I'd say that would be a porcine No…

Speechless   June 20th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

MoveOn.org has convinced me. I am supporting John McCain.

R.I.F.   June 20th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Who was that that was saying Obama couldn't control outside groups in his party? I'm guessing that McCain won't be telling those 527s that support him to disarm. That's going to be McCain's entire fall campaign. Slime and smear.

Really?   June 20th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Wow. Now THAT'S change; I presume this was coordinated. Obama's decision to reject public financing makes more sense in this light. Now . . . tell McCain you'll accept public financing, but only if he calls off his 527 dogs as well.

Brandon Hillary Democrat for Mc Cain   June 20th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Whatever will Obama do now to get out his "message"

Beltway Insider   June 20th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Obama - already changing how things are done, for the better.

Yet, somehow, all the McCain/Hillary nuts convince themselves that he is evil for turning down money from lobbyists/pacs. Pathological lunacy I guess.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 20th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

admirable, but what happens when the republican 527's start throwing mud? just wondering… will you reopen?

Daniel, WA   June 20th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Just go away. Barack also should go away with you.

Enlightened Voter   June 20th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Another example of Obama's transparency and keeping his word. Can we say the same about john mcwar. How any one cannot vote for Obama is mind boggling, he is a gift to us.

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