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Democrats Balk at Obama's Donation Ban

Lower-level candidates need the cash; policy offends lobbyists

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 10, 2008 3:27 PM CDT

(Newser) – Barack Obama won't accept contributions from lobbyists and PACs, but the rest of his party is unlikely to follow suit, reports Politico. Democratic lobbyists and fundraisers are outraged that the donations they secure are automatically considered suspect, while Senate and House candidates simply need the...   Read full story »

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