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We’ve Moved!
BY Josh Israel | July 23, 2008
With the launch of the Center for Public Integrity’s new blog, The Paper Trail, The Auction Blog has come to its end. Please continue to check our The Buying of the President 2008 site often for new stories and interviews and read The Paper Trail for updates on this project and others.
How Close Is Too Close?
BY Taylor Rausch | July 17, 2008
John McCain’s most recent bundler disclosure shows a possible link to convicted felon and former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, The New York Times reports. But it’s a stretch. The person of interest, Juan Carlos Benitez, is a registered lobbyist who Abramoff had recruited for a spot in the Bush administration. The McCain camp notes that Abramoff was one of many who recommended Benitez as special counsel for immigration-related unfair employment practices in 2001, and does not see a viable connection. Benitez has bundled between $50,000 and $100,000 for the Republican campaign.
You Know Me So Well
BY Taylor Rausch | July 17, 2008
Barack Obama’s fundraising team is targeting donors in multiple ways via e-mail, Politico blogger Ben Smith reports. The campaign is asking for donations with the amount requested varying depending on the donor’s previous giving history.
Back in Business
BY Caitlin Ginley | July 17, 2008
Bouncing back from a relatively-slow fundraising month in May, Barack Obama raised $52 million in June, the second-highest monthly total ever for a presidential campaign, The Washington Post reports. The record for the all-time highest monthly haul is also held by Obama for his $55 million raised in February.
Lucrative Loopholes
BY Taylor Rausch | July 16, 2008
John McCain has raised over $62 million earmarked for the general election, Daily Kos reports. Through loopholes that McCain’s “Victory” committees have found in Federal Election Commission regulations, McCain will be able to funnel donations to the Republican National Committee and couple that with his $85 million in public financing.
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