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Obama Won't Share Funds With Senate Dems

Posted Sep 16, 08 10:06 AM CDT in Politics 

(Newser) – Barack Obama has rejected an appeal from the Senate Democrats to kick some campaign money their way, Politico reports. Obama raised a record $66 million in August, but is currently outmatched by the combination of John McCain and the Republican National Committee. With 23 GOP-held seats being contested, Senate Dems had looked to Obama to help finance a rare opportunity to boost their majority.

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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has allowed Senate Democrats to use his name on email and other pitches, but turned down a request for $10 million in aid.   (AP Photo)
With 23 Republican Senate seats beign contested this year, Democrat Charles Schumer was among those hoping Barack Obama would open his campaign war chest to aid the party's down-ticket efforts.   (AP Photo)
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was rebuffed in a request earlier this month for funds from Barack Obama's campaign, which raised $66 million in August.   (AP Photo)
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