October 21, 2008
Posted: October 21st, 2008 02:15 PM ET

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A crowd estimated at 100,000 turned out for Sen. Obama's recent rally in St. Louis. Obama's campaign has more than three million individual donors.
A crowd estimated at 100,000 turned out for Sen. Obama's recent rally in St. Louis. Obama's campaign has more than three million individual donors.

(CNN) – Republicans are looking to turn Sen. Barack Obama’s jaw-dropping $150 million September fundraising haul into a liability, pointing to a lack of transparency over the thousands of small donations that have padded the Democrat’s campaign coffers.

In its latest effort to cast a bright light of scrutiny on Obama’s fundraising, the Republican National Committee launched a new Web site Tuesday that allows users to search for individuals who have contributed less than $200 to the RNC since Sen. John McCain became the GOP’s nominee. The site follows up on an administrative complaint recently filed by the RNC that asks the Federal Election Commission to require Obama to disclose all of his donors – even small donors who give less than $200, which Obama is not otherwise legally required to disclose.

The new site hits the Internet a day after McCain campaign manager Rick Davis told reporters that Obama’s failure to make a similar effort would leave lingering questions about the source of those funds. “Our house is right,” Davis said on a campaign conference call, referring to the McCain campaign’s decision to disclose all of its donors, even those it is not legally required to disclose because of the size of their contribution. Davis said that “the vast majority of [Obama’s donors] are probably legitimate,” but pointed to recent press reports of donations received by the campaign over the Internet that were not in compliance with federal campaign finance law. “So . . . from our perspective, a little bit of sunshine, a little bit of transparency will go a long way on this issue,” he said.

Click here to listen to Rick Davis on Obama's fundraising

The Obama campaign dismissed the suggestion from the RNC and the McCain camp that it is hiding something by not disclosing its small donors. “Without accepting a dime from Washington lobbyists or corporate PACs, which have paid a pretty penny to John McCain’s campaign, our campaign has shattered fundraising records with donations from more than 3.1 million Americans,” Obama spokesman Hari Sevugan said in an e-mail. “We have gone above and beyond the transparency requirements by disclosing our bundlers and the levels of contributions they raise – and we have followed the FEC’s disclosure rules for individual contributors. Compiling our monthly FEC report is no small feat – it totals nearly 80,000 pages. While the McCain campaign claims to have made their donor list fully transparent, they list hundreds of donors on their website under the name ‘anonymous,’ many more with zip codes that don’t exist, and fraudulent contributors with names like ‘Jesus II’ – we hope and expect that they will implement a rigorous review process like we have to make sure their contributions are appropriate.”

Since announcing his presidential bid, Obama has raised approximately $600 million as of the end of September. His campaign is the first to forgo public funds during the general election phase since the creation of the federal public financing system for presidential races in response to the Watergate scandal.

Early in his campaign, Obama made statements suggesting that he would agree to accept public funding if the GOP nominee did the same. He subsequently announced, however, that he had decided to opt out of the public financing system and would rely instead on private contributions allowed by federal law in order to finance his general election efforts. Because he decided against participating in the public funding system, Obama’s campaign will not be subject to an audit by the FEC, which McCain’s campaign will face as a result of receiving public money.

At the time the RNC filed its FEC complaint requesting an complete audit of the Obama campaign’s finances, the Illinois senator’s campaign said it had been the victim of Internet fraud in those cases where improper contributions were submitted online, and that it was reviewing its fundraising procedures to make sure every available step had been taken to root out such contributions in the future.

Filed under: Barack Obama • John McCain • RNC


Lynne - Seattle   October 21st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Jealous much? Just because McCain can't produce this much support from every day "Joe the Plumber" types doesn't mean that Obama has done anything wrong!

I've donated a total of $80. It's all I can afford...but this is the first time ever that I have donated to a candidate.

The republicans need to GET OVER IT!

Phil, Ashburn, VA   October 21st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

The unstable/unable ticket is getting jealous. This campaign is supported by the people in the not so "pro america" areas.

Laura   October 21st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Dear McCain-Palin Campaign,

I've been making small contributions to the Obama campaign since 2007, $25 and $50 at a time, which I upped to $50 and $100 in September. My husband started contributing $50 and $100 in September, submitting a payment online every time you got him riled (so, quite often). We're still well below the $2,300 limit per person, so we have more we'll be sending to every Democratic group we can afford for the next 2 weeks. If you set up a site to report what we paid, we might tell you. Also, you can stop sending fundraising letters to my husband, the ones that ask for up to $5,000 contributions per person, and refer to rich liberal Obama supporters. We're not rich, but we're for Obama!

Kathleen   October 21st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

The Obama web site makes it very clear that people who are not US citizens cannot donate. This is a large contrast to the request by the McCain campaine to members of the Russian UN group to help fund his run. Please check out BBC's report of the clearly illegal request by the McCain camp.

liz   October 21st, 2008 4:40 pm ET

It is so obvious that this and the ACORN accusations are just getting ready to claim that Obama stole the election after he wins. Nevermind that the Republicans already stole the 2000 election by throwing out ballots in poor neighborhoods.

Face it McCain, we are watching this time, you are losing due to your own stupidity and no amount of these stupid childish games will convince anyone other than the crazies at your rallies.

African American Hockey Mom   October 21st, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I have never donated to campaign until now. I have donated to the Obama campaign more than three times. I have lost money in my 401K, but it's worth donating to this campaign. I will donate again today.

I know a lot of people that are donating to the Obama campaign. We are not on welfare; we are not from foreign countries. We are Americans that want a change.

Yes We Can

Candace- Texas   October 21st, 2008 4:39 pm ET

I just gave another $25 ....and i am going to give another $25...and another until we make it to the White House...just stop hating on this man. He is calm, cool, and collected. GOP need to learn some people skills and quite depending on the 5% of the wealthiest to get them elected.... excluding (Oprah).... This support shows what small America can do when they come together...

Noemi in Los Angeles   October 21st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

My name is Noemi and I am a Barack Obama donor.... don't discredit our support simply because we're outspending you, McCain.

Tom G   October 21st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Grasping at straws, are we now, Mr. McCain? Going after less than 200dollar donors? 750K potential donors. Oh yes, lets have the Elections Commission folks try to list an additional few hundred K of small mid to low income folks. Bad, bad, bad. Perhaps if you rid youself of the Big Donors – Exxon-Mobile, Haliburton...hmmm.

Doug R.   October 21st, 2008 4:37 pm ET

It's hard for the RNC and GOP to accept the simple truth that Obama raised over $150,000,000.00 in campaign funds in September. The McCain campaign is nearly bankrupt.

E   October 21st, 2008 4:37 pm ET

oh give it up mccain, you are so jealous it is sad. If you had raised more than him you would be offended to have to report your small donations.

Weren't you the one to write the fundraising rules in the first place? If you don't like them maybe you should blame yourself!

Jeff   October 21st, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Yet another desperate McSame/ Plain act. Obama is raising funds within the law and good for him...it's money well spent..."We won't be fooled again" – The Who should be one of Obama's campaign lyrics/ songs. You will not stop the REAL change RepubliCONS !

WHITE MALE HOCKEY DAD OBAMA/ BIDEN '08 !!!

Kingslough   October 21st, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Hey 'TAINOPOWER' keep living in the past. We have all moved on including HRC. Sorry thought i should update you.

TjayeInLA   October 21st, 2008 4:34 pm ET

If the McCain campaign would spend more time on the issues and less on these non issues – Ayers, socialism accusations, why Obama didn't fall for the okey doke and take public financing so McCain would whip with back end 527 groups....he may have been better off.

Fortunately for him, this country still has a lesson to learn on racism, so they will vote him in on race and we will fall even lower and hopefully FINALLY America will learn to stop looking at skin color and start dealing with real issues like humans.

African American Hockey Mom   October 21st, 2008 4:34 pm ET

II have never donated to campaign until now. I have donated to the Obama campaign more than three times. I have lost money in my 401K, but it's worth donating to this campaign. I will donate again today.

I know a lot of people that are donating to the Obama campaign. We are not on welfare; we are not from foreign countries. We are Americans that want a change.

Yes We Can

Kate   October 21st, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Oh, brother. The Reps will talk about ANYTHING but the issues at this point, won't they?
I have NEVER given money to a politicial campaign before. I make $40,000 dollars a year and I have given Obama $400 dollars in the last 3 months.
Average Americans have pulled out all of the stops to get this guy elected, get it?? The majority of us WANT HIM IN OFFICE and find the idea of a McCain/Palin White House terrifying.
Obama has raised that much money fair and square because he INSPIRES people.
Jealous much?

I see Russia from my HOUSE   October 21st, 2008 4:33 pm ET

I have sent a total of 3,000 to Obama camp!! I'm a small donor that have enough to give to who I THINK IS RIGHT FOR THE JOB!!! I will keep donating, as a matter of fact I donated $500.00 yesterday!!!

AKI   October 21st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I AM GOING TO VOTE FOR OBAMA . ALL ETHOIPIAN VOTE 4 OBAMA>

Jean   October 21st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

How much of Obama's financial power has come from FOREIGN citizens... outside the United States?

McCain wants Americans to buy American.

Obama wants Foreign countries to buy America (right under our noses).

Stacy from Loudoun Country VA   October 21st, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Senator McCain,

You want transparency? Come on over to my house, I will give you some coffee and tell you how wrong you are for this country. You can find me at the Obama rally here in Leesburg tomorrow as well.

John S   October 21st, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Typical White Person October 21st, 2008 3:57 pm ET

So why is there a billboard in Belgrade advertising Obama for President? Is he running there or just fundraising?

If you had done research on the group, instead of presuming or trying to blantatly try and mislead people, , you would have known it was done by a group called ‘Europe has no alternative’ which has nothing to do with Obama. This group's campain is a demand for responsible governance and responsible approach to the adoption of all important decision that confirm Serbia's European course.

ArielB   October 21st, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Hey John – I donated $100 to Obama...oh & I live in Arizona.

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   October 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

McCain should have learned months ago that green is not a color that looks good on him, whether it is a green backdrop or green with envy!!!

dawm   October 21st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

My husban and I were arguing over this last night. He was saying he thought that something was fishy in the Obama campaign. Then I told him that I had made 2 donations of 25.00 a piece. I said that is where the money is coming from. He never said another word.

Republicans= Me First Country Last   October 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

If McCain wants my info I'll be glad to send it to him. I've donated at least three times to Obama.

Why is there no story that on McCain's website the donor list has hundreds of donations from the name and location of Anonymous??
CNN are you looking into this?

Robin   October 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

With 14 days to go we've crossed the point of no return, people have already started voting, trying to make mountains out of molehills at this point wont work.

Serious Voter   October 21st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Come get me RNC! I've donated everytime the McSame camp did something stupid. Uh Oh! Guess I better donate again. This time a whopping $100.

Joe Regis   October 21st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

The repubs are doomed this year. The earlier the realize that the faster they will recover.

Landslide Obama/Biden 08/12.

Siva   October 21st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I just became a US Citizen on october 3rd. I registered to vote on October 6th and voted for Obama/Biden. As a permanent resident I was legally allowed to contribute to the campaign. So, I have contributed $100 toward the campaign till now. I feel so part of this movement. I like the concept of public funded radio (like NPR). I like the concept of public funded campaign like Obama's.

FactCheck   October 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I have never, ever donated a single dime to ANY candidate during the last 4 decades, until now. I have given a total of $1000 to the Obama/Biden ticket over the course of the last few months (most of it, after Palin's ridiculous acceptance speech and after the Katie Couric interview). Anything else you'd like to know RNC?

Sue   October 21st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

I have made a number of small donations to the Obama campaign since he started running for president. I think it totals a little over $300. I'd give more if I could.

If John McCain could energize his supporters the way Barack Obama has, he would have raised more money. As it is, McCain could not wake up anyone with a trumpet and a drum.

Another White Educated Middle Aged Former Clinton-voting Woman for Obama!   October 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

The $ is coming from average Americans, like myself who are fed up with the way our country is being run. I've voted in 8 presidential elections and have never once considered donating until this year. I was appalled when G.W. was voted in office in 2000 and devastated when Americans repeated their mistake in 2004. I, like most donors, want to know I am doing my part to make sure it doesn't happen again. The Obama campaign makes it easy with the introduction of online contributing. Hmmm...a president who "gets" how technology can work to his advantage. What an enlightening idea!

To the RNC: I'll gladly fork over my credit card statements. Let me know where and when you want them! You might be done sifting through the millions of them sometime around Obama's inauguration day! At least that will give you something to do until then, besides lick your wounds! :-)

Observer   October 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

The GOP and RNC are driving donors to Obama's campaign with their ugly attacks. For an example of this phenomenon, just look what happened in Minnesota when the Congresswoman (can't recall her name) on "Hardball" called for the media to investigate "unAmerican" members of Congress-donations to her challenger poured in like never before. People are tired of the divisive and mean-spirited attacks from people like this and dig into their wallets.
Of course the GOP and RNC are unhappy about the fundraising record-they're jealous. I think it's called democracy in action.

cann   October 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I am a 69 year-old retired school teacher. I gave $100 twice for a total of $200. I have never given a penny to a presidential candidate in my life before this election.

Get out of my business, RNC !! This election belongs to THE PEOPLE !!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Brenda   October 21st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I wonder if McCain has seen the photo of a 100,000 people in St. Louis and what were his comments.

More desperate GOP smoke screens   October 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

This is yet another attempt by the GOP to insert doubt into the process. Discouraging participation in voting or even making contributions is about as anti-democratic as you can get. The GOP smear machine is shameful.

I'm just an average American citizen who has donated to a campaign for the first time in my life. I'm glad to be part of it. My name doesn't need to be made public in order for my contribution to be valid.

John the Deregulator and Sarah the Stalinist need to stick to the issues or just go home. On second thought, they just need to go home.

Obama/Biden 2008

ueheinz   October 21st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

And oh by the way. through Intrade, I took the money from your Republican fellows and donate it to the Obama camp.

Andrew   October 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

When will McCain release his psychological/psychiatric records?

Obamalism   October 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Wow, middle american must not be that bad off if they have that much extra cash to give to a campaign to be wasted on an attack ad.

Ben   October 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Both Republicans and Democrats pay attention. Name calling and hate speech from supporters from both sides needs to end. You all look like a bunch of spoiled rotten kids. If all you can do is whine and call names leave the United States. None of you on either side deserve to be here. Simple Quote from the Bible, DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU. Has America become so pitifull that members of both sides have forgotten something so simple. Looks that way to me. I'm not for either party's ticket since neither of them are going to help this country.

Well..   October 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

...is it so difficult for the republican party to believe that there may be that many americans fed up with the bs they've been feeding us for 20 of the last 28 years?

...is it so difficult for them to believe that the common citizen, the citizen they use and abuse, can step up and support and endorse someone who is genuinely concerned about our nation as a whole and not just the top few with all the wealth?

....must be....

Obama Fan   October 21st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I am so proud of all the ameican people who are voting for the right reasons instead of all the wrong. People that are voting for McCain are doing it for all the wrong reasons and if he gets into the White House (which he won't) it would be for all the wrong reasons. Go Obama I am so proud of you and your campaign for being honost and for the American people. I cannot wait to say President Obama!!!

Dennis   October 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Ummmm... Dear GOP, I just sent more money to Obama campaign. Thanks for reminding me about this issue every day so I can send more to Oooooobama! Keep up the good work!

Obamalism   October 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Seriously, if there is nothing to hide, then release the records. If they're telling the truth, then that's a very positive talking point for them.

Otherwise, they're just strenghening the notion that they're less than forthcoming about such matters.

Not sleeping at the switch   October 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Get over it GOP!

The Money comes from the PEOPLE and you KNOW it.

WE have SPOKEN and it is time for you to go away QUIETLY.

Thank you

The 4 Million Plus AMERICAN Donors to Obama.

Dan   October 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Jealousy, pure and simple.

Ganete, Toronto   October 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

OBAMA BAYS EVERYBODY! HE IS VERY GIFTED AT IT!
FROM CITY TO CITY SELLING "MIRACLE MEDICINE"

THE WORLD IS HOPING FINALLY THE AMERICAN EMPIRE WILL COLLAPSE. YOU HAVE BEEN A SUPPER POWER FOR TO LONG TIME.
DESRTOY YOURSELF FROM INSIDE, WE DO NOT MIND TO GIVE YOU SOME MONEY FOR IT!

OBAMA AND SPECIALLY BIDEN TOGETHER WILL NANCY POLOCY WILL SPEED IT UP!

Hillary Democrat   October 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

i voted for Obama 26 times. Thanks ACORN.

Alaskim   October 21st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

My husband and I are Alaskan small donors to Obama's campaign. Want to investigate us? We have never donated before and are doing it now because we have a viable choice for a new future. McCain/Palin are desperate, simply desperate. Enough of the rancid attacks. Obama/Biden 08!!

sam   October 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I donated in small amounts(toatalling $400) during the year several times. One thing is clear that people responded over whelmingly when ever there is out burst of lies from McCain campaign about Obama/Biden – one simple truth we are all sick and tired of dirty and shameful campaign by McShame and Palin.

ueheinz   October 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Rick Davis, psss. In case you miss it, let me break the news to you: the majority of us are fed up with your Little Old Party so your tin can is empty. Envious? Too bad, you deserve it!

Voter   October 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Jealousy is the ultimate form of flatery...

O in '08

Protractor   October 21st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

How DARE the majority of Americans try to steal this election from the 32% of the nation that identifies itself as Republican.

What is this, some kind of a democracy or something? What? It is? Oh....nevermind!

President Barack Obama   October 21st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

TAINOPOWER- PLEASE SHUT UP!!!!!!!!
Your obviously a Cry Baby, Sore Loser. The primaries was over in June & your STILL CRYING. We had one Clinton Presidency now it's time to move on

Lori   October 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I think that Obama used great JUDGEMENT in forgoing public financing. That's why I am voting for him to be our next president.

Obama/Biden '08

CHRISTIE   October 21st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I am another firt time donor to Obama's campaign. My husband and I were talking about this last night and he was wondering where all the Obama money was coming from and questioning the source. I finally said well I gave 100.00 bucks of my own. That is where all the money os coming from. So there! I believe donating is like voting. It is a private way to support your choice and no one elses business. Believe me he shut up right then. I made my point.l

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 21st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Is this really about Sen. Obama's transparency or just a shield to keep focus off of the fact that Sen.. McCain went begging to the Russian mission at the UN for funding...for foreign funding, for his campaign.

maggie lou   October 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

This is the only thing they have left to complain about. I already voted and have made many $10 & $20 donations so there RNC

Obama 08

OBAMA 4 President   October 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Yet again republicans are raising up issues they know will not stick, but they raise it in the hopes that it will insert a seed of doubt in the minds of Americans, this tactic is subtle and insidious but still has not worked on Americans of above average intelligence. It only works with republicans who we all know have a screw or two loose.

NoMcSame   October 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Don't hate the player hate the game baby.

Sharon - NC   October 21st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I have made several donations of approximately $50 each. The sheer number of persons that have contributed to Obama's campaign (averaging $67.50 per) apparently mystifies John McCain. Why? Because he just doesn't get it. People like Obama and what he stands for, and just as importantly, what he will not tolerate.

NickNas   October 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

LOLOLOLOLOL

Now They want to call all of US Criminals because we didn't give to the GOP. They cannot accept it is the P_E_O_P_L_E who are sick of the GOP and want to smear us ALL.

They will not quit until this entire country is under investigation.

Silly childish distractions. I think I will go donate again. It ALWAYS makes me feel better.

Countdown with Keith Olbermann   October 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Do you suppose that IF Michelle Obama was a member of a group called the "Illinois Independence Party", which stood for the independence of Illinois from America, like Todd Palin ACTUALLY WAS a member of the "Alaskan Independence Party" which ACTUALLY was for the independence of Alaska from America, that it would get more play in this new cycle???

Amy   October 21st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

It had been a month or so since I last sent in a $10 donation. Guess it's time to donate again. Thanks for reminding me John.

Slime Ball Rick Davis   October 21st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Typical White Person

Read the full article before posting such comments. FYI: 70 countries are supporting Obama....

Do you guys not know how to read...you do follow under the McCain/Palin catergory, dumb/dumber

b/augusta   October 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Count my $150 donation to the Obama campaign. I am sure my little amount doesn't make the RNC jealous.

CindyN--PA   October 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Every person I know that says they are supporting Obama have told me they have donated. So if McCain cant raise enough money, then they should look at how they've run their campaign.

Today I heard Palin say she wanted to be like Ronald Reagan.
Well good then, you can have the tax plan of Ronald Reagans, because that is exactly the tax plan Obama intends to implement.
He is going to have you pay what Ronald Reagan had America pay when he was President.
Go Obama/Biden

Mccain/Palin are liars!   October 21st, 2008 4:12 pm ET

It's so funny that these republicans just can't believe a regular person like me has donated to Obama's campaign almost every month now.

Commonwealth of Virginia   October 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Compare 100,000 people at sen. Obama's rally to the whopping 7,000 at McShame's. The numbers tell the whole story.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Joe PA   October 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I have given $25 a month to Obama since March. No need for a website all of us small donors are proud of what we can contribute.

Obama/Biden '08

HSNP   October 21st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Boy are the Republicans desperate.

June   October 21st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I made several small donations to Obama and I was asked for address, phone #, occupation and employer every time. Obama has the records but he doesn't need to disclosed our information to the republican rats. Spin it anyway you want, Obama is supported by the american public and small people like us. I donate because we believe for the first time, I can have a voice in this election. We donate more in Sept and Oct because we can see the finish line and we can almost taste the republican's defeat.

max (NY)   October 21st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Sorry, Jack, you gota get your own!
"Don't hate the player, hate the game"

Tom, KS   October 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

There is actual proof that McCain lobbied foreign officials for campaign contributions, while there is no such proof of Obama. It's funny how the GOP's like to point fingers first so that it doesn't have the same sting when the exact charge is something they are guilty of.

Rob in CA   October 21st, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Sorry, little time to write. Need to send Obama/Biden a small donation.

Sue   October 21st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Gosh, I have given a total of $85, which the Obama website is keeping track of. Get on issue McCain-stop the attacks, and stop your VP from the name-calling. It's getting really annoying, and surely not winning you any more votes. You're on your way down, and Cindy can go back to Arizona, and Sarah and Todd can go back and co-govern Alaska, if she is allowed to remain in office. Talk about transparency-when IS she going to have to talk to anyone about her abuse of power-when will she be held accountable for a crime?

TRACEE   October 21st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

RNC AND JOHN MCAIN

COME GET ME I DONATED $20

Not Joe!   October 21st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

McCain a 72 year old cry baby!

Anne   October 21st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I'm another one of those small donors – a few dollars here and there, mostly whenever I was particularly disappointed by a McCain campaign tactic. I hate that he is spending our tax dollars to run such a smear-tastic campaign. The average donation to the Obama campaign is $86. It's average citizens giving their hard-earned, after-tax dollars to the candidate they believe in. That's America right there.

Steph   October 21st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

The Repubs need to stop trying to create any scandal in an effort to defraud the election. Would they really read through all 3.1 million donor names anyway???? You want to know why Obama raised 150 million in September...... because the Repubs started thier slander, smears, lies and fear campaign then!!! [Just like he raised 10 million in 1 day after Palins RNC speech] The more the repubs say stupid things to try and insult americans intellect the more we cry no more by donating to the Obama and all the Dems running for election this year!
Now they're talking pro-american and anti-american areas and people in this country, if you're not for them then you're anti-american! Keep it up and then Dems will have tons of money and a majority of the republicans running will be out of a job on Nov. 5

Tom, KS   October 21st, 2008 4:07 pm ET

I'm one of Obama's donars. Tom P. of Manhattan, Ks. I have donated around $35 every month since February. And, I voted early today for Obama.

True Democrat   October 21st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

To Tainopower:

The people have spoken. We don't want Hillary, we want OBAMA. Please get over it.

ND Mom   October 21st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Rick Davis, the new Carl Rove. What an honor.

Obama supporters are the real thing.

TexasVet   October 21st, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Really? I guess then he's supposed to give us all of our money back...NOT! He can keep every dime of donated and will continue to donate because keeping THE OLD GRINCH AND THE DINGBAT out of the white house is well worth it.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

Ms for McCain and Palin   October 21st, 2008 4:05 pm ET

All of you need to watch and see what happens if Obama gets elected and we have a Democratic Congress. He has so many radical friends and his preacher of 20 years hates America. Hmm, if I went to a church for 20 years and listened to a man that preached against America, I would have alot of radical friends who hate America!! Obama does not stand by his word on anything.

Not Joe!   October 21st, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Anyone who listens to Cindy McCain is a crack head too!

Both Palin and McCain are Socialist! Who care about these selloput of America! They have no plans to speak of all they talk about is hate!

First! McCain begged money form Russia that says it all! He is not an American citizen any way! He was born in Panama!

Second! The Republicans are trying to supress the vote now they are trying to supress the American people giving to the canidate that they like if he or she is not Republican!

Steve   October 21st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Obama originally said he'd be happy to negotiate with the Republican candidate on whether or not to accept public funds. McCain declined to sit down with Obama to talk about it, so Obama chose his own course. Obama NEVER said he'd take public funds unilaterally. Now the Republicans, who are struggling in every aspect of the campaign are accusing Obama of being sneaky. I've already donated $250 to Obama's campaign in 50 dollar increments. I'm sending 50 more today. Every time the RNC comes up with a new smear or fear tactic, I'm sending 50 more.

PKS   October 21st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Get a life!!! I don't want to be exposed for donating. This must be whining season.

Obama/Biden 08!   October 21st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Excuse me RNC & Mccain/Palin do you have any "REAL" issues to talk about??? Why don't you release Mccain's healthcare, economic, and foreign policy strategies for his administration instead of this B.S. Oh that's right Mccain is running out of money and time so we need to cry, whine and stamp our feet just like 2 year olds! Pull up your socks and stop it already we've had enough!

Not Joe!   October 21st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Both Palin and McCain are Socialist! Who care about these selloput of America! They have no plans to speak of all they talk about is hate!

First! McCain begged money form Russia that says it all! He is not an American citizen any way! He was born in Panama!

Second! The Republicans are trying to supress the vote now they are trying to supress the American people giving to the canidate that they like if he or she is not Republican!

Warren   October 21st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Crybaby crybaby

Sue/PA   October 21st, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I am disabled and have contributed $265.00 so far to Sen Obama. Am going to donate another $35 tomorrow, to make an even 300$......... My name is Sue Polinick Emporium, Pa 15834......there McCain....Dont call me , I'll call you.

Independent for Obama!!   October 21st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

GOP will try anything an everything to try and taint Obama's presidency. They are in awe and they are in shock.

TAINOPOWER   October 21st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

According to Biden a vote for obama means a crisis.

jeff   October 21st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Another non-issue. Reading this just inspired me to go donate to the Obama campaign.

Not Joe!   October 21st, 2008 4:00 pm ET

First! McCain begged money form Russia that says it all! He is not an American citizen any way! He was born in Panama!

Second! The Republicans are trying to supress the vote now they are trying to supress the American people giving to the canidate that they like if he or she is not Republican!

Sick of McCain/Palin   October 21st, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I'm so tired of all this nonsense from the RNC. Get to the issues nobody cares about all this mess you continue to bring up!!!!! Let us know what you intend to do about this economy and a better healthcare plan

Small Donor   October 21st, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I gave twice, Rick Davis. You mad?

Pat   October 21st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

I donated to the Obama campaign, and it was way under $200.

Face it GOP, nobody likes you, that is why you can't raise that much.

Not Joe!   October 21st, 2008 3:59 pm ET

McCain begged money form Russia that says it all! He is not an American citizen any way! He was born in Panama!

Tina   October 21st, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I also sent money to the campaign twice..............He has out raised them out spent them and now it is just plain old OUT for MCSHAME

Typical White Person   October 21st, 2008 3:57 pm ET

So why is there a billboard in Belgrade advertising Obama for President? Is he running there or just fundraising?

Jatovi, NC   October 21st, 2008 3:57 pm ET

This is getting ridiculous. The GOP is pulling out all the stops. Instead of coming up with a plan to fix the economy they would much rather spend their efforts bashing someone. Stop crying about what someone else is doing and show me specifics. This is why millions are giving to Obama's campaign. Try an be more inclusive and stop saying that because I live in a big city I am not a real American or because I don't agree with McCain I am anti-American. This is the same rhetoric you used when someone opposed the war. Ironic isn't it?

Gene   October 21st, 2008 3:56 pm ET

to TAINOPOWER

I'm not ready to live through another 4 years of hell, see people suffer for another 4 years, just so you can have Hillary in 4 years. It's people like you that don't care about the country... only about the person.

If you want to vote for McCain because you think he'll do a better job, then I would respect your decision. But if your reason for voting McCain is just because you want to see Hillary as president in 4 years, then you are a disgrace to this country.

Michael - Bay Area   October 21st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Let me get this straight, the GOP is complaining because someone beat them at their own game and allow the people, not the special interest and lobbyist groups to control the election.

Whatever happen Obama had change how future elections and fundraising will be done. One thing for sure, if Obama win and then run for re-election and if we do not like what he done, we the people who donated have more significant influence on whatever or not he get re-election, since it was our pocketbook that was used . Obama gave the power back to people, instead of special interest and lobbyist groups.

And as Vegas Barbie had said I also made donations to Obama's campaign, I hope that is transparent enough for the RNC

MEP   October 21st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Is this their plan for a new America? Not one new idea or strategy– just more and more nasty attacks. Every time Palin opens her mouth, her foot goes in. And McCain looks more and more like Rumpelstiltskin every day.They cannot build a foundation for governing America on innuendo and anger. Americans deserve better.

Jo Ann   October 21st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

The RNC and John McCain, Palin is so disguesting. They lie and whin about everything. Anything Obama does McCain tries to make light of it can's do it with $150 mil from the american people who want change.

I DONATED TOO   October 21st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Ok McNerveRider and Pain in the Arse. I donated too, and guess what it was less than $200. I really couldn't afford it since I make under $30k, but I'll donate my last to make sure ya'll don't get in office!

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE   October 21st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

TO TAINOPOWER,
GOP paid blogger.....it has already been stated that Palin will run for the GOP in 2012, she will be prepped to the ticket, DO you think we are dumb….OLD trickery.......dah!!!!!!!!!

hahahahahaha

Lorna Mae, Prescott AZ   October 21st, 2008 3:55 pm ET

I think the idea of transparency is great! I am an Obama supporter and I remember wishing that more states were as open as Florida was during the recount. They call it the "sunshine law".

I don't mind anyone knowing I contributed $25 month for Obama. I am sure other Obama supporters want to see transparency just as much as I do. We have had everything hidden up and hushed up for so long a little "sunshine" would be refreshing.

Lorna Mae, Prescott AZ

Joe- the business analyst   October 21st, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hey all, I am “Joe the business systems analyst” and I just voted for the 1st time in a presidential election-O/B ticket. As a newly naturalized citizen and a first time voter and donor, it’s only appropriate that I vote for change; that’s exactly what I did. Note: I am one of small donors, and I charged it on my debit MasterCard-just in case you want transparency.

Not Joe!   October 21st, 2008 3:54 pm ET

The Republicans are trying to supress the vote now they are trying to supress the American people giving to the canidate that they like if he or she is not Republican!

Gene   October 21st, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Complain Complain... People out there are saying that Obama is buying the election. The reality is that the People are buying this election.. we, the American People, are buying the country back from Special Interests and lobbyists.. and I'm proud to be one of them.

McCain is just mad because Obama surrounds himself with marketing geniuses.. the mark of a good leader, especially in a bad economy.

Tiffany   October 21st, 2008 3:53 pm ET

How much more "public" can the financing be, the money came from 3.1 million Americans?

Obama/Biden 08

Rob   October 21st, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Amazing how all you fools bad mouth McCain and the Republicans as only being concerned about money. Barry's buying votes, stealing them, having his buddies in ACORN round up dead people. Truth is, if all Obama had to run on was his ability he'd lose big time. The man has no experience, offers nothing, and would be a wimp as a president. His own VP admited as much when he told people to expect an attack if this joker gets in. But no, he has Oprah, various other Hollywood morons, and unintelligent koolaid drinkers like you all who build him up on his pedestal of lies and false promises. The man will do anything, ANYTHING for a vote. And when you've got ACORN registering people (live and dead) multiple times, and a news media that coos and blushes every time his name is said...you all are pathetic.

I anxiously await November 6th, when you wake up to find that your false prophet is nothing more than hot air. And you and all your media buddies are running around wringing you hands and wondering why.

voter   October 21st, 2008 3:52 pm ET

the gop argument that Obama said he would take public financing and then said no was wrong. Excuse me small donations from citizens is public financing. instead of taking the money from people's taxes, let people donate to the campaign directly. Obama is not taking money from lobbiest and big oil like the RNC.

FAYE, NV   October 21st, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Anyone who will vote for mccain because Obama is the Dem party for Pres is sick. Who would want to jeopardize the safety and well being of Americans.

Voting out of strife is dangerous and immature.

Barnhardt in NC   October 21st, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Wow – so far today we've heard nitpicking over which baseball team he supports, sniping over comments his VP made about crisis and now this.

In his acceptance speech in Denver Barack said, "They want to make a big election about the little things." I'd say he was right on the money with that one.

ANGIE   October 21st, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I donate to Barack when I can here and there, I dont want the Gop getting my name and Information,And whats up with Mccain begging Russia for Money? Mccain mind your own Business, Dont worry about us folks that Donate to Barack we dont want you having our Information!

Annette   October 21st, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Let me say this, I am one of those small donors GOP, believe it, it is real. Stop being so jealous, remember Reagan did the same thing in the 80s ( received small donations from donors as well) to bad the McCain camp was to slow to utilize something that their own party had used before :-)

Joseph, Los Angeles   October 21st, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I'm a small donor to the Obama Campaign, and I intend to make another donation later today. Does the McCain people need to see my receipt, I'll be glad to send it to them. That will be my 5th 25-30 dollar donation.

paula   October 21st, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I've made donations to Obama's campaign.....$5-10 repeatedly over the months. I am only one of millions who have donated what I can, when I can to Obama. I am not rich by any means, but consider it the best investment of my life for the future of my children and of the world. I'm willing to give up a couple of meals to do what's right.

I'm so sick of the hate mongering by the McCain camp. I donate $$ to Obama everytime they lie or try to create division. I'm sure others do the same which he why he has received so much.

PRO AMERICAN FOR OBAMA!!!

JJ   October 21st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Note to McCain camp: Jealousy will get you nowhere. Not be mad he raised a whopping $150 million. Are your feelings hurt?

Spirit of America   October 21st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Spending over one billion dollars to take over The White House is the antithesis of democracy. Private money has no moral place in public elections. Of course, it is the M.O. of political prostitutes.

No Hillary = No Obama   October 21st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Obama basks in the glow of the money train while people lose their houses, their jobs and their retirement incomes. Something is wrong with this picture.

SONGBIRD MCCAIN   October 21st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

June 29, 2004, on MSNBC's Hardball:

McCain: It's "Wonderful" That More People Are Involved in The Political Process "With Relatively Small Campaign Contributions." During an appearance on MSNBC's "Hardball," McCain praised the internet's ability to raise money in small contributions. McCain said, "The Internet is generating more and more people involved in the political process with relatively small campaign contributions, $50, $75. That's wonderful. No longer can an office holder call up a CEO or a trial lawyer or a union leader and say, I need $1 million. And, by the way, your legislation is up before my committee again."

Oooops...

School librarian   October 21st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Tainopower, your comments suggest that you are not a fan of McCain but you will vote for his ticket because you are in mourning over Hillary. You should seek professional help. Depression and irrational thinking lasting more than two weeks is not a good sign.

tigerakabj   October 21st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Shut up RNC. You guys are mad you can't swiftboat Barack like you did Kerry. And he is already shutting your voter suppressing techniques down on top of that. So I guess you don't like that either huh?

Bunch of whiny cry-babies when you get up in their face.

I want a 50 state washout out of the Republicans, all the way to the state level. They need to pay for hoisting up Bush, Cheney, McCain, and Palin.

Michael Link   October 21st, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I've contributed less than $200 to Obama, and really can't afford to send the amount needed to get over the $200 requirement right now. However, I'm happy to provide Rick Davis and anyone else my name. By the way, I voted for Republican preseidents for 20 years - NOT THIS YEAR!!

Mike Link
Wellington, CO

SONGBIRD MCCAIN   October 21st, 2008 3:49 pm ET

January 21, 2004, on Fox News' "On the Record":

McCain: "We Want Average Citizens To Contribute Small Amounts of Money… I'm For That. I Think It's A Great Thing." During an appearance on FOX's "On The Record," McCain said, "I think it's wonderful that Howard Dean was able to use the Internet, $50, $75, $100 contributions. That's what we want it to be all about. We want average citizens to contribute small amounts of money, and that's a commitment to a campaign. So I'm for that. I think it's a great thing. I think the Internet is going to change American politics for the better."

Ooops...

Florence, SC   October 21st, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Sounds like the Republicains had a little "HATER-AIDE" today. If McCain had been the right person for president then i'm sure he could have raised more money from his supporters. The only thing transparent is the McCain campaign. Wahts to come next from the McCain camp-the kitchen sink.

TRE   October 21st, 2008 3:49 pm ET

TO

TAINOPOWER October 21st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

ARE YOU SERIOUS YOUR GOING TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN BECAUSE HILLARY DID NOT WIN THE NOMINATION!? YOU ARE NOT A TRUE DEMOCRAT IF THAT IS THE ONLY REASON YOU ARE VOTING FOR MCCAIN. WHAT ABOUT THE ISSUES THE USA IS FACING. TO ME THAT IS ACTING LIKE A SCHOOL CHILD NOT GETING HER WAY

X-Republican in Texas for Obama   October 21st, 2008 3:49 pm ET

To TAINOPOWER
Don't cut off your nose to spite your face. You obviously having been listening to Sen Clinton. If you supported Sen Clinton for her views and believes then you would not even consider voting for McCain.
What about if Sen Clinton decides not to run in 2012? You would've wasted your vote on Mccain.
We listen to Sen Clinton and our family voted for Obama/Biden yesterday.

JB   October 21st, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Just more unbridled jealously from the Sourpuss Express.

q   October 21st, 2008 3:47 pm ET

The GOP is going to get the Obama Camp more donations...Heck im going to do so right NOW!!!

Nia from Minneapolis   October 21st, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I've given over $400 over the past few months and I have never contributed to an individual candidate in the past – I hope they contact me to verify, I have several comments for them.

dEMOBRAT   October 21st, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Nobody cares about Obama's FISA vote anymore either. He is just perfect in everyway -eh?

Bit   October 21st, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Rick Davis and the campaign are running scared. Just face it McPalin, being a "community organizer" has played well with the Obama campaign. Obama is organized and his campaign is well put together unlike McPalin and Company.

Obama has outsmarted and outpaced you through the internet. He has done what no other candidate has ever done.

The McPalin campaign needs to wear "green" because of envy instead of red. The color red doesn't look good on you McNasy-–green is more fitting.

And you call yourselves Mavericks......please. McCain, you should slow your roll with all the nastiness before you go back to the Senate without your intergrity.

Olivia   October 21st, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Many of you Obama supporters will be in for a rude awakening if he becomes the president of this great free country.
I'm not talking color, here. I'm color-blind.
This man doesn't stand on solid ground, anymore, he walks on water.
He is above and beyond questioning...he is richer...much richer....now, than he ever thought possible...compared to only a few short years ago when even his charitable donation was miserly.
He is very close friends with just about anyone in any field whose name is worth knowing.
No, he doesn't have to answer to anything. How dare you even ask.

texasvoter   October 21st, 2008 3:45 pm ET

My husband and I donated under $200 and so did both our sons. Give me a break Rick Davis, your desperation is making you more and more pathetic each day!

BTW, we have already cast our votes here in Texas and North Carolina for Obama/Biden. Since Texas will likely stay red, I will be traveling to NC to help get the vote out there. Let's turn NC Blue!

Stephanie   October 21st, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Barack Obama has been the first politician who has inspired me to donate. I am proud to be part of the wave of support for Obama and Biden. They are exactly what we need in this country!

The easiest way to get the RNC to be quiet...VOTE early and VOTE Obama/Biden.

ray tay   October 21st, 2008 3:45 pm ET

I donated under $200.00, to the Obama Campaign, now what?

Bob Indianapolis IN   October 21st, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Poor, poor RNC! Nobobdy wants your filthy brand anymore, so you're going to try and change the rules in the middle of the game?

Suck it up and start the Death March towards the Elephant Graveyard where you'll be lodging in the Ashbin of History Suite! It's got the best views of Hell....

Ariel   October 21st, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Maybe Obama looked into his crystal ball and knew that a financial crisis was about to hit - and realized that John McCain would suggest such crazy ideas as a blanket freeze on federal spending. Why didn't John McCain decide to freeze his campaign's use of federal funds?

bridgette   October 21st, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Obama did not agree to accept public financing. He said he would be willing to sit down with whom ever the Rep nominee was and discuss it. He filled out a questionaire he never signed anything serious like McCain did. And if you really stop to think about it how much more public can you get. The American public donating their hard earned money to the candidate of their choice. What they are mad at is that they were beat at their own game. If you count up over 600k people making donations between $25-200 that's a lot of money. Not to mention the people who donate all the time as well.

They can't figure how this man have over a 100k people to come out and here him speak. It's simple people trust him and people are looking for change. That is what they don't get. They are so far removed from the American public that they thought saying over and over that William Ayers and they couldn't even figure out that that wasn't working. They have ran a terrible campaign.

Super D   October 21st, 2008 3:43 pm ET

I have little to no doubt that once again, Obama is cheating.

First it's the voter fraud that is being committed by ACORN in his name.

The second is this, I bet he's taking money from non-Americans and especially hostile nations.

Obama is a cheater and cheaters never win.

Ian   October 21st, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Maybe McCain thinks this will help him comprehend how much $150 million in donations is. ; )

Maria in Crawford, Texas   October 21st, 2008 3:42 pm ET

I have made three $25 donations. That is all I can afford as a single mom, but I know I can't afford 4 more years of George Bush.
Do you remember that feeling you would get as a kid when it was getting ready to rain? There was electricity in the air, wind blowing against your face, rainbows in the distance. After the rain came everything felt clean and new. That is the feeling I have about Obama. We have been in a drought the past 8 years, and guess what? I can see the thunderclouds in the distance and can smell the rain in the air. There is a storm coming to wash away the mistakes of the past.

OBAMA '08

Billy   October 21st, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Listen how the GOP crys when they don't have the fund raising advantage.

McCain and the GOP can take their attacks and stick them up their you know what.

Kiah G   October 21st, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Um...no one cares...

The McCain campaign is silly and annoying and basically has lost all credibility so everything they do is viewed as petty and vindictive and evidence of their failing campaign.

Jeff   October 21st, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Grow up. You would think the party with the oldest candidate to become president, if elected, would be a party of grown ups. This amounts to a teenager trying to get his/her siblings in trouble.

The fact of the matter is that such disclosure is NOT required. The Republicans are upset that they have not energized there party like Obama has, but if the shoe were on the other foot, would they disclose? No, this is the same party that will not testify in the firing of US Attorneys or the disclosure of a CIA operative.

So I have two words for Rick Davis, "GROW UP!"

Jerry Atrick   October 21st, 2008 3:41 pm ET

He never did say he was a Messiah, YOU DID. He is though, god's anointed one and just remember that all these things which are taking place are being orchestrated by a higher authority and "no weapon formed against him shall prosper". Amen

Mia, FL   October 21st, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Forget the GOP. Barack has more money than he needs to spend and we will send him more. Why? Because we don't believe George Bush or his sidekick John McSame. We want our country back and if it takes money to get it back, than so be it. We want an honest president, not some doddering old fool who tells lies and then smirks about it. We want a first lady who's beautiful inside and out. We want first kids who can run around in the White House and grow up to serve their country by giving back.

We want a lot of things that money can't buy, and John doesn't have the time or the temperament to understand how we feel.

Also, Cindy and that daughter look as if they're bored to tears. They should go back to Arizona and pretend they really care about us.

Average Republican   October 21st, 2008 3:40 pm ET

I lost a bet. My friend bet me if Palin spends more time on negative things than solutions.,at her next rally I would vote for Obama and if not he would vote for McCain. I lost.My party used to have substance,now its the party of whiners and negativity.What Happened?

vahe   October 21st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

hahahah obama will not take the pressure his toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo strong

anne   October 21st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

I donated to Obama. I don't have much money but I gave what I could. Are you happy, McCain? If you and Palin were not so terrible and ever shut up with your horrible crap I might have gone to the doctor with that money because I have a horrible cold I can't get rid of but it is more important to me that America gets rid of YOU!!! Obama08!

S. Boatman   October 21st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Mccain Got Tricked! Ha Ha!

Curious   October 21st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

I wonder what the conservatives have to say about the muslim supporters for McCain? I bet you will take their votes, use them up like Colin Powell, then if they no longer agree with you, throw them under the bus. Watch the video on CNN. Muslims for McCain. What does cousin Jethro have to say about that?

Matt   October 21st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

I am one of the donors under $200. Made about 125 so far. Small business owner, married white male....

next.....

Peter (CA)   October 21st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

My name is on Obama's list twice. Does that help make you guys happy?

More and more obvious that the Republicans have nothing of substance to offer the American people. Now that they have pulled out of New Mexico, Iowa, and Colorado, they are even more desperate. If Obama can hold all of the Kerry states and take these three, the election is over. So now McCain wants to flip Pennsylvania. They seem to have no idea what they are doing.

And, by the way, Rick Davis is as sleazy as they come. His words have no truth in them.

maurice   October 21st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

150 million could go a long way helping needy people out. just a thought. and in other news.bob it seems people have bought obama the white house....wait this just in. it seems that half that came from the afl-cio. looks like were headed for an early impeachment...but that wont happen because the democrats control everything....well folks were sol. and looks like were in for 12-16 years of obama.

Leericists   October 21st, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Mc whinner !

Michelle, PA   October 21st, 2008 3:38 pm ET

That's MY money in the amount of $175 making up part of Obama's $600 million.

And I'm not Russia.

RNC, when you're done trying to find foreign countries willing to bankroll your losing effort, come look me up anytime! You have my address, I used to be a Republican.

The Voice   October 21st, 2008 3:38 pm ET

McCain and Palin and GOP mafia have gone completely insane. They've been trying to find something to turn the polls around, It's not going to happen.

By the way can somebody go tell Joe the Plummer to pay his taxes, Now that's un-American!

Palin's abuse of power in Alaska? Now that's un-American

McCain's racist robo calls? Now that's un-American

Robert   October 21st, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I'm a committed Obama supporter and donor, but after he wins on Nov. 4 I'd be happy to donate one-way tickets to McCain and Palin (especially Palin) so they can fly back to their home states and reflect on the horrible, divisive, lie and hate-filled campaign they ran - and lost. Shame on both of them.

mb   October 21st, 2008 3:37 pm ET

I am sure the Obama Campaign will not disclose their supporters which will be an invasion of privacy. Also Obama's donors fill out cards with amounts to be turned into IRS. What the RNC is asking is foolishness. This is to cover what mccain and republicans did with Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac long before the bailout.

Bruce   October 21st, 2008 3:37 pm ET

who cares Mccain...what are you going to do for us...give us something more than I have a plan.

Goddess   October 21st, 2008 3:37 pm ET

McCain face the fact you can't raise money like he does. The small donations must be from the "anti-americans" here in america huh?

Terri, Atlanta   October 21st, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Read the article on Huffington Post about this – they say that the new RNC website to look up small donors is a JOKE – it's just a political gimmick as usual.

Beverly, NYC   October 21st, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Hey John, Jealous Much!!

I'm one of Obama's donor's you'll see my name on September 12th for $1,200. I cancelled a family cruise to Alaska for 2009. Best money I ever spent. If you showed this much concern for the economy you could have had a solution by now. What's the matter Cindy and your rich pals don't care enough to throw open the check books and fund your campaign themselves. They may well spend now before the socialist takes over.

DIVA   October 21st, 2008 3:36 pm ET

hey GOP its simple ......100,000.00 PEOPLE TIMES 200.00 and thats at one event

DO THE MATH

OBAMA

Tannim   October 21st, 2008 3:36 pm ET

Funny, now McCain is trying to make the American people out to be a special interest group. In a way, he's right, we ARE a special interest group, and the ONLY one that should be listened to!

More desperation and bumbling by the McCain camp–the GOP should've nominated Dr. Paul...TOLD YA SO!

Terri, Atlanta   October 21st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

This is just ridiculous – another distraction by Mcinsane's campaign because they got nothing else.

I love when Obama totally ignores their rantings and ravings and they usually disappear in a day or so.

Obama/Biden 08 and 12!!!!
Vote Early!

Mark Kahle   October 21st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

I have personally donated my limits on both the primary cycle and the election cycle for Barack Obama, and guess what I am an independant, but knew all along that my vote was going for the better candidate.

Obama/Biden 08! 12!

Clinton 16! 20!

BTW, Voted early...so my vote is in and secure.

Senator McCain   October 21st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

ANOTHER DESTRACTION BY THE KING of DRAMA and FLIP FLOP!!!!!!!!

OK, CNN since you will not leave my comments, just maybe you will agree with this!!!!!!!!

Tara, MS   October 21st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

The GOP can take a long walk on a short pier. Obama will be the next president because the GOP has a doddering old man and a barbie doll.

If John doesn't care about his selection of Sarah, America does and we will tell him so at the voting booth. No to John, no to Sarah, and no to Cindy Lou. No. No. No.

Obama/Biden 08
Yes!

Accountability   October 21st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Rick Davis is a blight on America.

Shari, NY   October 21st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbours goods!!! Sen. Obama is out of this world and the other side is out of touch, out of ideas, out of their minds and not only are they out of gas but the wheels of the jalopy are falling off.

Mari, Obama Mom   October 21st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Obama has raised millions of dollars because the country wants CHANGE. My husband and I have bought signs, stickers, buttons, and have made donations because we felt it would be a very small price to pay to get this country going in the right direction again. A few bucks won't harm our wallets, but a few trillion bucks of debt, no health care, and foreclosures will.

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008

Ready With Popcorn In Hand   October 21st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Bawhahaha – Can the RNC be any more apparent in their outright green as split pea soup jealousy that is eating them alive? This is what happens when you believe you don't have to bust a brain cell once in a while to EARN that which you thought was going to be handed to you on a silver platter because on the planet YOU inhabit the voices all said it was owed. LOL

J.C.   October 21st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Wow, Just look at the number of people turning out for Obama!

McCain, the underdog he called himself!
Only his old friends like Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham are supporting him.
I don't think GOP agrees with McCain.

Windy1   October 21st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Obama is not buying this election, the common, everyday American is. Not the lobbyists that run and fund the McCain campaign.

Mike in Columbus   October 21st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

McCain will drag every Republican ticket down with him this election.

shadowgovt   October 21st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

I just donated $25 the other day to the Obama campaign, FEC and nosy RNC; feel free to stop by my home in Tiburon, CA, and ask all the questions you like. Good lord, haven't you got ANYTHING better to do than accuse the Dems of running a well-organized campaign. Sour grapes, indeed.

VB Lincoln Park NJ   October 21st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

What else can the McSame/Caribou campaign do when issues won't work?

Attempt to smear, use lies and other demeaning tactics like this to try to do everything to win, no matter how reprehensible.

kayla   October 21st, 2008 3:33 pm ET

JEALOUSY MCINSANE, THAT IS ALL YOU KNOW, JEALOUSY.
OBAMA 08

We Demand Our Country Back!   October 21st, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I make a small contribution with every paycheck using my credit card. Why do the GOP monsters have any right to know what I am donating? They can't have my money and I certainly don't want them to have any of my information!
GOP is sinking to lows that I didn't even know existed. I feel like they are attacking me for my support of the other team. GROW UP AND LOSE WITH DIGNITY, GOP!

Obama/Biden 100%   October 21st, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I made two contibutions to OUR OBAMA campaign.
RNC, feel free to contact me anyime to verify how much I sent....and I will send more!

Cheryl   October 21st, 2008 3:33 pm ET

There's all kinds of reports that electronic voting machines in Florida are changing Obama/Biden votes to McCain/Palin votes right before the voters eyes – this needs to be reported ASAP.

Always request a paper ballot when possible. Obama's money needs to be invested in a legal team to tackle this problem now.

These voting machines and their programming are distributed by republican-leaning companies.

Early vote when possible in case there's a problem with your registration – this will give you time to correct any reqistration problems.

Liz, St. Louis, Mo   October 21st, 2008 3:33 pm ET

GOP is trying any and every tactic that can work to derail Obama's momentum. This is at least more civil than the over the top kitchen sink of the last two weeks or so.

THE WORLD IS WATCHING *HOPE IS COMING   October 21st, 2008 3:32 pm ET

hey -–am " THAT ONE" under 200 ................................WHAT

COUNT IT AND CRY ME A FREAKIN RIVER

OBAMA / BIDEN 08

Marc   October 21st, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Yes, he is buying the election. Vegas Barbie, you and your husband are fools. Give that money to the needy instead of inundating me with advertisements from the chosen one.

Danielle, TX   October 21st, 2008 3:31 pm ET

I made a donation. So, there...one less name for you to look up.

dthdc4   October 21st, 2008 3:31 pm ET

I donated to the campaign. Is that enough for the RNC?

You bunch of stupid crybabies.

A Woman In California For Obama:   October 21st, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Guess what McDespearate-I happen to be one of those 3.1 million donors who contributes and will continue to contribute until this is OVER. The McCain [people] are just jealous of what Obama has raised. Get over it. Your hate just makes everyone want to contribute more. We don't like hate or YOU. or YOUR girlfriend.

Vote early so we can get this over with.

Wiccan for Obama   October 21st, 2008 3:31 pm ET

My husband and I made two donations to the Obama Campaign in September and one in October, SO FAR!!!!

EAT THAT ONE TOO RNC!!!

Judy in Minnesota   October 21st, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I am one of those small donors, contribbuting to a political campaign for the first time in my life..and I'm 60! Multiply that by the thousands of new donors added to the regulars and you have his 150 million...easy.

Sandra   October 21st, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Why are the GOP, RNC, and Mccain/Palin so paranoid? Don't they trust Americans citizens anymore?

Jim F   October 21st, 2008 3:29 pm ET

I've given 3 times to Obama for a total of $100. I don't even care that I'm broke; my money was well spent. I only wish I had more to give.

Small Buisness Owner for Obama   October 21st, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Right, because the polls and dontations are going to the popular candidate, something must be fishy.

Give it up, McCain.

Seriously, with the vast majority of people who are wiling to put their money where their mouth is donating to Obama, where the heck is McCain getting HIS money from? Now THAT seems fishy.

Mark   October 21st, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Question: If Obama has been shattering campaign fundraising records since last January, why does the McCain campaign all of the sudden care? A desperate strategy, for a desperate candidate.

Brian MacDougall   October 21st, 2008 3:28 pm ET

It's easy, Rick, and I explained it to you over on HuffPo. Every time McCain or Palin says or does something incredibly stupid, I send BO $50. I'm up to about $600 USD so far. Your boy and girl are BY FAR the biggest fundraisers for BO.

Oops, just read McCain's "baseball loyalty flip-flopping" smear! Gotta send another $50. At this rate McCain and Palin are going to put me in the poorhouse a lot faster than BO ever could.

Pat Carpenter   October 21st, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Sorry McCain/Palin, it all sounds like sour grapes.

mel from Ohio   October 21st, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Would someone tell these people to just SHUT UP!!! The GOP has simply become annoying at this point in time. They have an idiotic candidate and an even more idiotic, inadequate, non-credible VP candidate- they just need to admit that they messed up and wait for the next time around.

Cathy Agu   October 21st, 2008 3:27 pm ET

G O P

Get Over Palin
Get Over Please
Get Over Papa McCain.

Anonymous   October 21st, 2008 3:27 pm ET

You are crazy if you are a Hillary supporter and vote for McCain instead of Obama. McCain stands for everything that Hillary is against and then some Not to mention the fact that, e.g., lifetime Supreme Court appointments hang in the balance. Seriously, not a good plan of action.

Denise OKC   October 21st, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Pardon me...but I AM ONE of those small donors, contributing $50.00 at a time. I have not yet hit the $2300 limit but I'm working on it....Think I'll go right now and Donate some more..Can't wait to early Vote.

RNC...Kiss off! You are just jealous your rich elite won't put their money where their mouth is.
Obama/Biden 08

Kelly in CO   October 21st, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Look at how many people showed up to Obama's recent rally in St. Louis and in Berlin, Germany when he spoke. Look at how much he has raised from donations!! Look at how calm, cool, and collected he remains during the debates while crotchety old McCain grits his teeth and throws pot shots! I think it's clear who the American people want to represent their hopes and dreams in the White House, and abroad. We need someone who will be able to sit across the table from the other leaders in the world and make the world view of America what it once was!

Betty, Virginia   October 21st, 2008 3:27 pm ET

We the American people are sending money to elect someone not only that we admire but is loved throughout the world. Money we could use in our gas tanks or at grocery stores. Money we could use for retirement. It should speak volumes that in this ecomony, it is so important to us that Obama win, that there are people sending money not because they can afford it, but because they feel they can't afford four more years of Bush/Cheney/McCain/Palin.
The Republican Party will NOT STEAL ANOTHER ELECTION!

"The fundamentals of our economy are strong" : John McCain...

Proud pro-america, real virginia, republican for OBAMA!!!!

AmyO   October 21st, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Here, I'll tell you who a few are: Me, my father, several of my co-workers, my brother, my immediate family, my distant family, my high school friends, my college friends, my friends I haven't talked to in 20 years but e-mailed just to tell me they donated, and all 150 of my friends on Facebook. If you need names and contact numbers just let me know.

First timer   October 21st, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I am proud to say my $5.00 was part of that....

Ken   October 21st, 2008 3:25 pm ET

TAINOPOWER = Idiot!

karen Raleigh   October 21st, 2008 3:25 pm ET

McCain will not find anything wrong with Barack,s campaign; he is wasting his time because he should be looking at his own campaign and all the mistakes they have made especially bringing Palin on board- what a farce!

Mikey   October 21st, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Thanks, McCain for reminding me it's about time I made another donation to Obama.

Yes, I am one of the 3.1 million! ... and one of the hundred thousand volunteers!

"Georgia Peaches" For OBAMA   October 21st, 2008 3:24 pm ET

For the first time in my life I made a donation to a campaign. I made a donation to the the OBAMA campaign with PRIDE. I would never make a donation to McCain campaign.

GEORGIA LOVES OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!
VOTE SMART VOTE OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08' 12

Dan, TX   October 21st, 2008 3:24 pm ET

We'll get on that starting around Nov 5.

I donated about 10 times to Obama, nothing above $200, but all together reaching above $200, and I can find all my donations on Google.

If McCain could learn how to Google, type in a zip code and look at the donor lists. What's wrong with Republicans, can't they use computers?

RealityKing   October 21st, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I know I certainly don't trust politicians..., but evidently I'm now in the minority.

Dennis   October 21st, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I love it when politicians say, "if they don't to X, then lingering questions will remain...." Usually when that happens, it is the politician and their campaign trying to create an issue, as is happening here.

My wife and I made several $25 or $50 donations this year. Senator McCain, if you want more specifics, just ask.

Sojourner2008   October 21st, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Jealousy!!!

I have personally donated $250.00. This past Saturday, my husband and I hosted a fundraising dinner and raised almost $700.00, each family donating individually using the internet to the campaign.

So GOP, if you want to find the small donors, walk down the street and every 50 out of 100 likely voters will get you there.

I've grown tired of the Right. November 4th can't get here soon enough!

Obama/Biden '08

wwf   October 21st, 2008 3:23 pm ET

God I am so sick of this crap. Palin knocks Obama for saying what she said, but says her's was "gotcha journalism" These two, and the majority of the Republican Party are a joke. To think that the party actually used to be something back in the day.

Brian   October 21st, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Latest CNN tracking poll: Obama: 51%, McCain 42%, UnD: 7%. Funny, when McCain gained 2 points 2 days ago, the big headline was "Obama lead shrinking", now? Nothing. I know that networks want ratings on election night, so they will try to make it seem as if it’s closer than maybe they all know it is.

Also, I have given $25 twice per month for 4 months now. So am I secret and should I be investigated because I wanted to help Barack the best way I could? What is wrong with Republicans? For decades they have out raised us Democrats and now that we are winning the financial war, all the sudden it must be a scandal? What is wrong with a candidate's supporters fueling his campaign? At least Obama doesn’t need to beg the Russians for money! Come on Moderate republicans, show you care for your country more than ideology and vote for change. I realize that we have disagreements, but please consider what putting McCain and ESPECIALLY PALIN in office might actually mean. A campaign that can only win through attacks, divisiveness and erratic shifting from talking point to talking point is not good for the country. Please moderates reconsider and let's work together for a better future.

jo   October 21st, 2008 3:22 pm ET

me and My wife sent about 7 times the last 4 months. will that help RNC.

Kitten for Obama   October 21st, 2008 3:22 pm ET

I see a haterade from the McCain campaign. Rick Davis is a slimeball
and he is trying to tap into what God has blessed Obama with and it is not going to work. Sit down Rick Davis you can't be God's giving no matter how hard you try.

demwit   October 21st, 2008 3:22 pm ET

$150 million in September, all from small donations!?

Nope.., no fraud here..

al in memphis   October 21st, 2008 3:22 pm ET

With 3.1 million donors, I certain you can find some type of error. But that needle in the haystack does not mean Obama campaign could control it any better than McCain having listing of anonymous donors. I guess McCain camp can't believe that 3.1 million people would make an investment in the future direction of this country, when the alternative is to listen to fear and name calling.

It probably hurst the lobbyist feelings that a united, inspired people has more power to change things - it call their worst nightmare.

JoshInCali   October 21st, 2008 3:22 pm ET

The depths to which they will steep. I have made regular donations all year long of small amounts from $5 to $50 for a grand total of $350 . I'm just looking for a reason to bring that up to the legal minimum for the general election and I think I found it. Nothing more than a distraction since they can't really talk about the issues.

I would seriously reccommend they don't go down this path, because us small donors will respond even more.

Maggie from Virginia   October 21st, 2008 3:21 pm ET

The people have spoken! The McCain camp has nothing left but to whine and complain. Just like Palin said, She's got nothing to lose.

After we send Obama and Biden to the white house, we will focus on exposing and disposing of the GOP trash. I've got Palin in my sights!

jm for sc   October 21st, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Obama changed his mind about public financing because as a good leader, he saw that it would be less of a benefit to his campaign. He made the best choice as he will do when observing conditions as president of the USA. What is wrong with that? How many managers have made decisions based on what was best for their company rather than what was best for the competition? McCain is just mad because Obama has actually purchased most of the air time left.

Obama/Biden 08

Latina for Obama (nj)   October 21st, 2008 3:21 pm ET

We the people are financing Obamas campaign...because WE the people want CHANGE....GOT IT GOP??????

I VOTED FOR THAT ONE!

GOOOOOO OBAMA!!!!!!! we love you

Amy S. , NY   October 21st, 2008 3:21 pm ET

I think what's impressive is that he collected all this money without the help of McCain's lobbyists, and Rick Davis being one, he kind of feels hurt!...we understand but please, keep that to yourself...we've got an election to win here!

Noah   October 21st, 2008 3:21 pm ET

The Republicans never asked Russia for donations as it is illegal for foreign countries to donate to American campaigns. That is a lie of the liberal Left and you prbably read about it on Huffingtonpost.com. LIARS

Phoenix   October 21st, 2008 3:20 pm ET

I smell HATERADE once again.

michael in MO   October 21st, 2008 3:20 pm ET

You guys are always looking for a way to "headline" McCain or anything to do with his campaign in the most negative light possible. Its absolutely ridiculous and grossly obvious to millions. If you somehow think this is persuasive to get voters over to your "boy's" side, its doing nothing but backfiring all across the country and the world. Do you have any idea how much the world laughs at our bias, market-driven media, and worse, how gullible our 30″ sound-bite culture buys into it all, without doing their own research? If Obama in fact wins, this country truly deserves the @#!~ its bought itself. But then, who really cares what Obama's policies are about, its more important that he prompt "hope" and "change" and, oh golly, he's just so "kewl." What a joke.

Stacy (PA)   October 21st, 2008 3:19 pm ET

What a desperate campaign the Republicans are running. They are throwing everything but the kitchen sink!

Obama keep a steady hand and is winning over more voters.

seth   October 21st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

what a joke. Obama has tons of support and the John McCain is just trying to paint his campaign as "mysterious."

It is pretty sad how low John McCain has stooped during this campaign. I'd say his career is over.

Janet American Abroad   October 21st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

WOW! GOP running scared!

George   October 21st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Mr. Obama's MYSTERY DONORS are troublesome...

...and they show was a suspicious, covert president he would be.

THIS IS FOUL PLAY

Not choosing the public finance systems DOES NOT MEAN you can funnel in money from gosh knows where.

Another IMPORTANT reason NOT to choose Obama/Biden.

MCCAIN/PALIN 2008 !!!

Andrew Brunton   October 21st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

I've given about $200 dollars to the Obama campaign over the last year. If you don't believe me, you are welcome to look that up. I've never wanted anything more in my life than to watch Obama be sworn in as President. I would have donated more, but the Republican policies of the last 8 years have made that impossible. I graduated college with very good grades, have a job at a very well known, publicly traded company and have worked there for over 2 years, and I also work a second job at night delivering pizza's. I repeat, IF I COULD AFFORD TO GIVE MORE MONEY TO OBAMA I WOULD.

Jeff G   October 21st, 2008 3:18 pm ET

I am sure the RNC will only use this private information for proper purposes such as identifying homes to vandalize and voters to disenfranchise.

CitizenAJ   October 21st, 2008 3:17 pm ET

My wife and I have donated to the Obama campaign several times. Her last name has her African name, born in Congo, hypened with my last name. So, to observers who are not paying attention, they could think she is a foreigner making an illegal campaign contribution. I suspect a lot of natuarlize citizens with foreign names have contributed to the Obama campaign. Why? Because the Obama campaign is "inclusionary" not "exclusionary" like the McCain-Palin, "pro-America areas of the country" ticket. The republicans are proving to be the most slimiest, filthiest, low-down snakes I have ever witnessed. Wow! Talking about doing whatever BAD it takes to win an election. Who would trust them if they did win the election? One abuses her power and the other one says whatever the crowd wishes to hear. What a couple of phoneys.

Martha, IL   October 21st, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Guys, I just did something and I feel great ... I went to early voting and just did it, marked Obama/Biden!

GO VOTE!
GO OBAMA!

GOP for Palin in 2012   October 21st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Dear TAINOPOWER,
Will you PLEASE tell the truth…….IF Palin is VP, THE GOP will NOT allow Hillary to beat Palin as the NEXT President………THIS is OLD news for those of us on here who supported Clinton. We are NOT that DUMB to forget it has already BEEN established and STATED by the GOP that if McCain wins, THE Republicans WILL support Palin run for President in 2012.…………..DAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lynn R.   October 21st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

If the people was really supportive of McCain and Palin they would pour their money there but they don't have anything to offer except lies, smears and falsehood. I wouldn't spend or send my money on someone who has nothing to offer.

wally goff   October 21st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

seems a little hypocritical of sarah palin mouth off about gay marriage when she was pregnant when she married and her daughter aborted her first pregnancy in canada

Janine   October 21st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

TAINOPOWER- not everyone is that stupid. Hillary already said she is not running for President again. Give it up already.

Laverne   October 21st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Boy, the Republicans just can't figure this thing out. America does not want you McCain! People are enthusiastically giving to Obama's campaign and that is transaparency for ya! If I could give more than $2300 I would, because it is worth it to not see another republican in the white house.

Independent but Leaning   October 21st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

You fools are the type that put Hitler in power. Blaind allegiance. Don't you see how Obama treats those who question him? Do you think he'll ask you how you voted after the election is over and he's trying to take away your Constitutional rights?

Wake up people. This is how democracy dies and Socialism is embraced– with cheers.

They want the White House to be their 9th House   October 21st, 2008 3:16 pm ET

@TAINOPOWER October 21st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Vote for McCain so that Hillary can win in 2012?That is the worst logic imaginable.

If McCain wins there will be NO America in 2012.

The Country we know today will no longer exist. It will be a Chinese Colony.

Louise, CO   October 21st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Of course the McCain camp can put their small online donor database online, its 4 people

Lauren independent voter i California   October 21st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

As usual the GOP is jealous of Obama and the fact that his supporters are donating to him. Of course the mccain camp would not be complaining if they had raised 150 million in one month. Double standard.

jm for sc   October 21st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

I gave a small donation to Obama. I will give another one when I get paid next week. Probably another one two weeks after that. That is where the small donors are coming from.

Obama/Biden 08

undecided still   October 21st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

I am not sold on Obama, nor McCain. Joe Biden, said Barack will be tested shouldn't he have said America will be tested., and he will need help.This troubles me plenty!!! Do I go for the feel good cool black dude with no experience, or for the old guy with a pentchant for bombs away. Either way I'm not as warm and fuzzy with either one. I guess which ever way I go I should learn to hold my breath for 4yrs.
Oh and by the way I do find Obama's bloggers tobe awfully rude and predjeduce towards anyone with life experience and some gray hairs.
WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO?????

2012 ;-)

Janine   October 21st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I made several donations and I don't want my information being released just like if someone asked me who I'm voting for I don't have to tell them. I think McCain did well in the last debate when he was talking about the issues. If he would've stuck to that in the beginning, I think he stood a chance. The rest of the BS is stupid.

THE END OF AMERICA by OBAMA   October 21st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

People in this country know exactly where many,many of these donations came from.......................from out of the country!!!
Obama is completely divorced from the truth.

America...............please google FRANK MARSHALL DAVIS

Hispanic Voter   October 21st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

This is ludricous coming from the McCain camp & RNC. I donated to Obama's campaign and I don't need them questioning my donation. First, I work hard as an America and I gave my donation because I believe that Obama can take America into a new direction and for change. This is another tactic by the RNC and McCain camp to distract voters from the REAL issues. They are upset that their own campain-McCain & RNC can not get donations from small donors like myself. There is an article on New York Times indicating where the big donors are for both campaigns.

I am very insulted that the RNC and McCain camp would want to question where Obama's small donors are. The average as indicated in Barack Obama's website is $86 dollars. Do the math RNC & McCain camp? It is not hard to do.

Shay   October 21st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

TAINOPOWER- that is stupid as McCain. Why would you want someone in there that can't lead the country. Now if you really love, like or was a friend of Hilary you would do what she has asked. Vote for Obama because she will. I don't understand how can go against her wishes.

Some people are tainted with studpidy and I think you are one of them.

Pepou   October 21st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I have made at least 15 donations to the Obama campaign over the last 19 months. Some averaging $25. Does that answer their question ? My husband gave as well.

Fran   October 21st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

HOw many ways can you spell.........JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!????????

Ken in Dallas   October 21st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

A bold attempt to rewrite the rules of the game in mid-play, i.e., to cheat.

I can sympathize with the Repugnicans a little bit, though. They are very transparent, in a certain sense.

Now how is this discussion going to help the country? Well?

Victor from MI   October 21st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

2008 presents the new shiny, much more WHINY GOP!! Congrats on destroying your own brand GOP!

I just voted for Obama   October 21st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Hey Republican National Committee, I donated $200 to Obama. Come and get me!

Typical Republican tactics. If you can't suppress voting, rig elections or get the Supreme Court to declare you candidate the winner, you go after Democratic donors. The RNC – in fact, the entire Republican party – is the most anti-democratic organization of this (or any other) century. They are not interested in the democratic and constitutiionally-enshrined foundations of this country, only in acquiring and keeping power.

And they have the nerve to call us anti-American.

Bama for Obama   October 21st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Why do they really want to know? Will every donor be on their hit list with phone taps and investigating all of our lives?

Here is a news flash for the republicans; it was people like me who donated for the first time in their lives. I personally have been determine to get those republicans out of the White House; and when they went up in the polls in September, that was when I sent in my money. Now since they want to start a hit list, I guess I will need to send additional money so I can have a president that will ensure fair treatment of innocent donors.

The republicans have become pathetic, money hungry, self entitled, rightwing party in which the laws of this country or any country do not apply.

Chris   October 21st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Funny how the GOP complains about transparency only when they fell behind. Where was the "transparency" before?

Where's Palins Per Diem transparency?

McCain's military record transparency?

How long did it take McCains wife and Palin to release tax records? and on Friday's no less!

hurriCAIN PALIN   October 21st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

fraudulence + inexperienced empty suit socialist = NOBAMA

Accountant Guy   October 21st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

This is pathetic. While Obama is holding a meeting on the economy in Florida with leaders from different states, the Republicans are trying to find out why he has all this money. I can end this right now, he has so much money from the public because everyone is giving whatever they can to him, because we know he is the only one who will help our country recover from Bush!!

Obama/Biden '08

Independent but Leaning   October 21st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

"John McCain, RNC, please go to hell and leave us alone."

That's a different kind of politics... Obama is definitely bringing about change.

The Stallion & The Champ vs. The Old Mule and Winky Half-baked Alaska   October 21st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

"Our house is right"??????? Yep, so far right into Wingnut County that you've abandoned all of us UNamerican voters.

Which of the several 7 or 8 houses of facism would that be?

I smell desperation, and it's comin' from the gaggle of adolescents at the McCain campaign!

Former Republican   October 21st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

I voted for Obama/Biden in Port Saint Lucie, Florida today! I feel so liberated can't wait to get rid of McNasty and Moose Killer!

The voting process: I joined a line for about 1/2 hr. then I went in, gave the clerk my driver's license and voter I.D. card.....she never paid much attention to the voter card but she ran my driver's license like a credit card and had me sign my name like you would on the credit card machine at a check out counter. The machine then spilled out a receipt, which I was instructed to take to another clerk, who attached the receipt to another piece of paper which she asked me to sign. She then gave me the ballot in a secret folder and told me to go to the booth to fill out. After completing the ballot, I went to another clerk who was monitoring the voting machine. She told me I was No. 961, and had me sign in the line by No. 961, she then told me to insert the ballot in the machine without removing it from the folder. The machine pulled the ballot in like an ATM card and the machine registered my No. 961, the clerk then gave me my "I vote Early" sticker!

Not sure how its being done around the country, but the process was very smooth for me here in PSL!

Justin -NC   October 21st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Obama 08. These RNC clowns are jealous they don't have that kind of money. Now, not only is John McCain unable to compete, but so is the RNC because they fear with an Obama Administration, the DNC will one day match or outspend the RNC which has long held the fundraising advantage. At 605 million for a political campaign, I guess we now know the power of community organizing so lampooned at the RNC. Maybe they should take back that scorn and try to organize like the Obamas. To quote an old saying: Don't hate, participate.

OBAMA/BIDEN 08

Greg Mitchell   October 21st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Go Obama win, win, win. The Obama supporters in Baton Rouge and around the world are eagerly awaiting the victory of positive change. The many supporters in Baton Rouge and the state of Louisiana, have your back, so take the time you need to visit your grandmother and we'll be praying for you all. Once you are back on the trail. My family and I would like to invite you and your family to Baton Rouge, La.

Obama / Biden 08′…………………………………

Palin / McCain No, No , No, not now, not ever, not anywhere, leave and never come back , enough of both of you, America does'nt want you to be the President or vice President, go away, stay away. can you understand this is simplest form, on your low level of understanding . Cindy McCain just please, don't say anything, you have enough uncouth people talking already. you and the pumpkin head look alike, both are empty. Like the republicans

Independent but Leaning   October 21st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Yes, let's see how much Bill Ayers has donated

mama4obama   October 21st, 2008 3:11 pm ET

I donated to Barack Obama on several occasions....$10 here, $20 there and my donations were matched by other citizens. I donated whenever I could squeeze a few bucks out. This was the first time in my life that I have ever donated to a campaign, but the stakes are just too high to let McCain in the White House.

McCain is just pissed that Obama has ran over the typical GOP with a steamroller and beat him in every way. Get over it McCain...you lost because you are not right for the country!

Fed Up   October 21st, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Want some transparency ? I donated and will continue to donate. Maybe the millions of us that donated should start emailing John McCain and the RNC, tell them how much we donated, why we donated and why we won't be voting for John McCain.

Independent but Leaning   October 21st, 2008 3:11 pm ET

If Obama is elected and raises taxes on corporations, we'll see inflation. This will probably be about the same time the we have the promised international crisis aimed at testing our inexperienced president. these two things along with the Pelosi/Reid led congress will kill our economy.

Vote for McCain. We can't afford the risk.

Anthony   October 21st, 2008 3:10 pm ET

The GOP actually whining about AMERICA deciding to show their support for change monetarily...

If Obama wasnt pulling in record amounts of donations, I am absolutely positive you wouldnt hear a word about this from the Repubs

Im glad a bit of my HARD EARNED money went to OBAMA.

Let Cindy McCain cut John a check.. we all know she's good for it.

Hillary Democrat   October 21st, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Word has it that Osama Bin Laden has been donating money to Obama under an alias names. Go figure. NO SOCIALISM, NO WAY, NO HOW, NOBAMA!!!

MemeForObama   October 21st, 2008 3:09 pm ET

IT'S NOT GOING TO MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE WEAHTHER OR NOT OBAMA DISCLOSES THIS INFORMATION. IT WILL NOT STOP THE GOP FROM CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR A WAY TO PUT OBAMA DOWN. IT JUST WON'T WORK THIS TIME. THEIR'S NO LAW THAT OBAMA SHOULD DO AS MCSHAME AND HIS CAMPAIGN ARE REQUESTED AND I SUGGEST HE REFUSE THIS KIND OF SMEAR.

THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY OUT OF MONEY AND NOW THEY LOOKING FOR MEANS TO DISCREDIT OBAMAS FUNDRAISING CAPABILITIES.

VOTE OBAMA/DEMOCRATS 08

GA Independent   October 21st, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Guessing that the RNC wants to see who the "Republican traitors" are that are quietly supporting Obama and his mission of change. Did the RNC ask their small donors whether it was ok with them to put their names online? I'll bet there's quite a few of those donors who now wish they had kept their checkbooks in their pocket...

John in Ohio   October 21st, 2008 3:07 pm ET

I have donated to Barack Obama.

Lots of people like me have donated whatever we can to Barack Obama.

As a result, Obama isn't slaved to the archaic system of big-ticket fundraisers and the super-wealthy controlling the elections. And the Republicans hate this.

Jessica   October 21st, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Idiots!

From a two time "small doner" in Michigan.

bill   October 21st, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Extremism is always bad , and in this case Obamas uncehecked left turn and open road paved by Pelosi and Reid should have everyone concerned. Americans like fairness, not re adjusting the score. All those who still have that uncertain feeling about Obama, listen to it.

Why all the secrecy? Where are the medical records?, There is NO history of any writings from all of OBAMAS school days? He praised the Book of Bill Ayers and his wife promotes a joint speaking session of the two, but we are to believe there is no sharing of ideas. He has no recollection of any hate speak in his church? Does this make sense to you. I not saying he shares the worst of these beliefs, but at a minimum is willing to rewrite history and at the time was willing to turn blind eye and deaf ear to these in effort to promote his agenda.

If you share this discomfort, you are smart and need to square with it before you vote.

Please understand, I get you want justice, but what we are changing to is more important than the punishing the past. McCain is not Bush. You, likewise, are not supporting Bush or betraying your displeasure with him by realizing that we as a country need to come together. The fact is you can not unite around extremism, and McCains proven centrist leadership promotes co operation that angers both extremes, and that is a healthy thing for all of us.

mitch   October 21st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

let them cry all thry want! i donated 9 times in $25 increments. most supporters did the same. get over it,gop losers!

MICHAEL   October 21st, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Hey Rick, Why don't you come clean. Let's check your records on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. You have a lot of nerve talking about being on the up and up. Your nothing more than a Bush, Cheney, Rove scumbag!!

Countdown with Keith Olbermann   October 21st, 2008 3:05 pm ET

This is too much fun! I've never seen the GOP so panicked in all my life!!! They are like a scyzophrenic wilda beast caught in the headlights. They seem to be exhausting every sinlge option they have from "socialist, to wealth spreader, to terrorist, to tax plans, to the Phillies & Rays, etc. etc. etc." If they are not careful they will confuse their sheeple supporters so much that they won't be able to find their way to an election booth coming Nov. 4!

Anonymous   October 21st, 2008 3:05 pm ET

150 million in September.....things must not be that bad after all

Red   October 21st, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Unable to win in the issues, the Republicans are seeking to win on technicality. How sportsmanlike.

D   October 21st, 2008 3:04 pm ET

Smear tactics. That's the only thing the GOP knows how to do when they're losing.

I've had enough of the last 8 years.

Down down with the GOP.

Down down with McCain/Palin.

Go back to Arizona and retire, McCain.

And to you Caribou Barbie, a plane is waiting to take you back to Alaska.

wam   October 21st, 2008 3:03 pm ET

so now the GOP wants to get the names and addresses of those who gave even $1 to Obama? how much more intrusive can they get. aren't we allowed any privacy, or are they going to demand to know EVERYTHING about everybody?

VA goes Blue...   October 21st, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Davis: "Obama’s failure to make a similar effort would leave lingering questions about the source of those funds"

I laugh at this b/c I gave three times and each time it was an amount less than $100. So, people like me, who don't make $250,000/year give small amounts when we can, and that ticks the RNC off. I don't want them getting my name so they can swipe it off the voter registration in my state!!!!

Newsflash: pro-Americans are the source of those funds!!!!

David Orbach, New York, NY   October 21st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Key word in the title is "TRIES." The Republican ticket seem to be willing to try anything as the campaign winds down, but they just can't seem to understand that no one cares. The people have finally woken up and we need the problems that we face addressed and solutions provided. Obama has come through, and McCain, well McCain seems to think that attacking his opponent will somehow make us think our problems are solved.

Joe The Plummer   October 21st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Man Haterz never sleep. I don't get all the hate from the GOP a bunch of Playa Haterz really tho

Jess   October 21st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

It is hilarious that he continues to claim not to accept money from PAC, when it has been shown over and over again that he is just as guilty as McCain in that respect! Stop the lies...on all sides!

Molly   October 21st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

WHERE – EXACTLY does all this $$$$$$ come from????
Seems like he has a few foreign investors – is that legal????
I know the college crowd has NO money to give!

Media – do your JOB!

Obama is for UNITING of the PEOPLE   October 21st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

McCain/Palin WILL the BOTH of you………..PLEASE concentrate on YOUR own CAMPAIGN WOES??????????? STOP the WHINNING and GROW UP!!!!!!!!!!!. STOP.....WORRING about Obama, HIS supporters and WHAT he IS doing..............that's right he KNOWNS nothing about the ECONOMY and HE has SPENT HOURS worrying about Obama instead of the American voters ISSUES.

McCain STOP worrying about Obama and TELL us what you are going to DO about this economy and HOW are you going to get our LOVE ones OUT of IraQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim, Charlotte, NC   October 21st, 2008 3:01 pm ET

McCain.....................Whatever!

georgia voter   October 21st, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I genuinely feel that most of Obama's donors are like me. I have never donated to a presidential campaign, until this year. I have donated as much as I feel that I can right now, (less than 50.00) . This election is very important.

Oak Brook, IL   October 21st, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Obama, you're the man!

jeremy - tx   October 21st, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Jealousy is a disease, Mr. McCain.

joyce   October 21st, 2008 2:58 pm ET

this old fart will try any and everthing to distort mr obama. wait till mr o goes to ha-will he still bash him=sure he will=and never mind the day is coming for mccain mother to disolve. mr o will respect him as all of us will/ mcsain take barbie and go to h-

The World for Obama   October 21st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

I gave Obama $150 in two separate donations. I was born in America, am self employed, pay my taxes and have no links to anyone. The Republicans are on a witch hunt because that's all they have left. They cannot stand the thought of the little guy winning.

Obama hasn't broken any rules, so why should he have to bow down to the Republican's slanderous efforts to undermine him? It would cost his campaign vital time and money at the crucial time during the elections. Isn't this a step toward a bigger government?No way, no how.

Caryn, Washington DC   October 21st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

I'm one of those donors and so is every member of my family and many of my friends. We are proud American citizens and some of us have already voted for Obama in Georgia and North Carolina.

Obama/Biden '08

Slime Ball Rick Davis   October 21st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

You should be the last person talking about finances. Were you not paid by Fannie/Freddie big sums of money. I guess that is why the Republicans had deregulated the finances from Fannie/Freddie. You are the biggest SLIME BALL I have ever seen and I cannot wait for the day for it to come back and bite you in the A*&.

BTW, yes, I have been donating ever other week to the Obama Campaign. The republicans have made a mockery out of this election and I hope the little I send in is going to help the Obama Campaign to kick you a*& back to Arizona and Alaska.

All you guys do is complain, whine....grow up people.

Blue By You   October 21st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

DOWN GOES THE GOP

UP GO THE PEOPLE

FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT

Michelle, PA   October 21st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

So if I read this correctly, the Obama campaign has followed the requirements of the law and in some cases gone beyond legal requirements. So what's the problem with what they are doing? Do the RNC's opposition researchers really intend to personally investigate more than 3.1 million people looking for a needle in a haystack that may or may not exist?

Cam, Atlanta   October 21st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

McCain, RNC are just jealous haters, because they can't get anything to stick.

First, he's a Muslim, then he's anti-White (despite being half-White, then he's a Terrorist, Socialist, Wealth Spender...now they're insinuating that Obama is a Thief!

McCain: Running out of time and creative ideas...

Essay   October 21st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I wouldn't put it past the McCain campaign to somehow make improper contributions to Obama's campaign just so they can make such claims. After all, they were behind the "Joe the Plumber" nonsense. I wouldn't put any deceitful practice past them. They are scandalous and without scruples. I can see why they added Palin to the ticket, she has a recent "executive" history of unethical activities. Heck, she probably brought some new ideas!

stef   October 21st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

The McCain campaign is just too dam jealous. They simply cannot compete with Barrack and his team. They are sorry losers. Barrack is competive in all aspects of this race. Barrack is always on top of his game, never taking his eyes of the prize, that's the kind of leadership we need.

Tired of W, OH   October 21st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Go to Hell, Rick Davis. Obama's so far ahead in fund raising because of millions of first time donors like me. I know you can't wrap your bitter little mind around that fact, but try anyway.

mfelder   October 21st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Why is it that each time the McCain campaign accuse the Obama's campaign of wrongdoing, then end up not having clean hands themselves. McCain people, can you just run your own campaign and stop casting shadows on others. We now find out that while McCain campaign has been trying to tie Acorn to a voter registration fraud, they are under investigation for voter registration fraud and suppression. Give me a break.

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   October 21st, 2008 2:54 pm ET

More GOP intimidation.

Joe the Plumber supports Obama with little checks.

John the Big Brother doesn't like it.

RDS   October 21st, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Exactly what they get. Trying to manufacture a controversy and it backfired once again. They need to check their own donors before they try to worry about Obama's. I don't think Jesus sent in a contribution to the McCain campaign.

Enough!!!!!   October 21st, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Racism and jealousy are both terrible on their own, but worst when combined. If you people want to know how he did this so you can copy him, like you do everything else, just ask. Obama is polite enough to share information

tim   October 21st, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Obama won't because no one in the MSM will challenge him on it.

Annie, Atlanta   October 21st, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I'm one of those small donors. You see them on blogs everywhere. Look at all the small donors who gave to the MN house race after Bachmann opened her hateful mouth on Hardball. The GOP can't handle being behind. They planned years ago to take charge and keep it, even if they had to steal it. Now they see it slipping away and cry fowl at every turn as a distraction. I'm disgusted.

Arkansas Undertaker   October 21st, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Newsflash GOP!!!! The Obama Campaign owes you nothing!!!! Get a life and quit whinning over something you cant change!!!

Darrel from Denver   October 21st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

They appear to be whining here.

Hmmmmm....whiners, clinging to guns and religion, perhaps? It's about all they have left based on what I am seeing of the polling numbers.

That is not to say that Democrats aren't religious or believe in the right to bear arms. It's just that the Republican don't give them credit for that since we are all just simple socialistic, communist leaning terrorist, tree hugging, baby-killers in their eyes.

TAINOPOWER   October 21st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

The only reason I will vote for McCain is. Hillary Clinton. yes Hillary Clinton if obama wins Hilary wont be able to run for president in 2012 and 2016 she be to old to run . I will ask all democrats to vote for McCain and if McCain wins Hillary will have a chance to run again for president in 2012 and she will win.

s.positive   October 21st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

This is from a party that has just asked russia for donations. I guess 632000 new donors divided by $150 million is hard to believe because you the GOP wanted to leave Americans poor. KISS where the sun doesn't shine...

Phil Newton from Murphy, Oregon   October 21st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Big GOP Brother is watching us.

Over taxed, over worked   October 21st, 2008 2:52 pm ET

I hope the republicans lose. The only candidate that could of beat Obama is Ron Paul. He was raising that kind of money before they stonewalled him. With Dr Paul out, I'm voting 3rd party.

sophia nyc   October 21st, 2008 2:52 pm ET

GOP go away already. It's time for a new party to reduce the Republican party to nothingness.

Ed McDuffie   October 21st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

It's simple the RNC cannot get the biggets and thier racist ignorant supports to give $86.00 to support thier views.

No Longer Amused, Las Vegas   October 21st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Another red herring from McCains's increasingly desperate campaign.

ez   October 21st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Early voting is the way to go.

Registered Republican "voted" Obama/Biden 08

Bridgette-PA   October 21st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

"Early in his campaign, Obama made statements suggesting that he would agree to accept public funding if the GOP nominee did the same. He subsequently announced, however, that he had decided to opt out of the public financing system and would rely instead on private contributions allowed by federal law in order to finance his general election efforts. Because he decided against participating in the public funding system, Obama’s campaign will not be subject to an audit by the FEC, which McCain’s campaign will face as a result of receiving public money"
IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG WITH THIS? NOOOOOOOOOO! NOW LET IT GO ALREADY!
OBAMA/BIDEN 08!

OLD NEWS!!!   October 21st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Early in his campaign, Obama made statements suggesting that he would agree to accept public funding if the GOP nominee did the same. He subsequently announced, however, that he had decided to opt out of the public financing system and would rely instead on private contributions allowed by federal law in order to finance his general election efforts. Because he decided against participating in the public funding system, Obama’s campaign will not be subject to an audit by the FEC, which McCain’s campaign will face as a result of receiving public money.........OLD NEWS !!!!!!

In Good Company   October 21st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Rant on, GOP. Obama is not "buying the election". That $150 million dollars is the PEOPLE SPEAKING UP. We're voting with our wallets. The reason so many of the donations are small is because he is energizing younger voters, college students, people who don't have a lot of money but are willing to give what they can.

MY FRIENDS - REPUBLI-KLANS JOA$$HN McINSANE/PAIN-LIN ARE SPREADING HATE & BIGOTRY IN AMERICA   October 21st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

petty and more whinning!

americans are already voting and these fools are still stuck in the past!!!!!

Puff   October 21st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Pressure Obama??? Are you nuts??? This guy answers to no one. Just ask all his followers, he is above the law!! How dare anyone ask the Messiah a question.

Wake up folks, he is on the campaign trail and won't answer questions, what do you think it will be like when you give him the white house??? Think it will get any better? Think again.
Get off the hope dope before it is too late.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   October 21st, 2008 2:49 pm ET

RNC is so busy distracting, their candidates can't get to the issues.

Fear and Smear ain't working this time.

Vote early

CD   October 21st, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Pot calling kettle black. McCain please go HOME and take your step plastic barbie with you.

truth hurts   October 21st, 2008 2:48 pm ET

go get a life you are sick

Arsik   October 21st, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Yeah and On Russian channel the other day I heard that McCain asked money from Russia for his campaign. I am not sure if it is true or not but Ya.. I write what I read either it is right or wrong. McSame get your money from your wife if you are broke

FREE THINKER FOR OBAMA   October 21st, 2008 2:47 pm ET

John McCain, RNC, please go to hell and leave us alone.

Dee   October 21st, 2008 2:46 pm ET

The jealousy coming from the McCain camp is hilarious....I'm one of the under $200 donors to the Obama campaign..now what? are they gonna hit me up for a donation?

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 21st, 2008 2:45 pm ET

My husband and I made six donations to Obama's campaign in September...there, transparent enough for ya' RNC?

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