RBO almost posted this bit of news in today’s News & Views, but it’s worthy of top billing — Kenneth P. Vogel at The Politico reports that Obama is using his newly named national security team to raise more cash:
Like Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state? Then send me some cash, Barack Obama is telling supporters.
Obama is using the rollout of his national security team to raise money for his transition — hitting up his e-mail list this morning with a blast touting the officials announced Monday and warning of the dangers ahead.
“With your support, we’ll meet those challenges and opportunities with the hope and optimism that has brought us to this moment of change,” reads campaign manager David Plouffe’s e-mail. It contains a link to a webpage on mybarackobama.com, where supporters can watch a video (below) of Monday’s national security team news conference and also donate to the private group Obama set up to raise cash for his transition.
The Obama-Biden Transition Project was created to supplement the $6.3 million in taxpayer funds Obama will receive for his transition efforts. He raised $1.17 million in the first 11 days after the election and needs about $4.5 million more in private donations.
Should you think this is some innovative twist on Obama fundraising, perish the thought. Vogel reports that Obama did exactly the same thing last week after announcing his economic policy team.
Just in case you need reminding, RBO posted a rant November 11, 2008, about that Obama database. We were sure we’d be hearing a lot about it in the future. Looks like RBO called this one right on the money.
Here’s yesterday’s presser:
P.S. Is this what he meant about spreading the wealth?
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rhetorical question:
why do they all look (not to mentioned dressed) like they’re attending a funeral??
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No wonder Rezko went broke… every time he turned around, his State/U.S. Senator (and friend) was hitting him up for more cash.
Why does he need money for ‘the transisition’. What is he funding? . . . . . . oh, that’s right 17 lawsuits around the nation.
American4America — I thought the EXACT same thing.
Does this also go towards Michelle’s $30,000 ring?
This is disgusting. But predictable. BO was packaged and sold to us like the latest soap suds or the trendiest new televangelist. Every time there’s a new bell aqnd whistle, the sheeple consumer will buy it. Fools and their money are soon parted.
seriously, what is this money for? what does “transition” mean? why would he need more than the allocated amount?
er, doesn’t that fact that he claims that he needs more than 6 million point to his not being efficient with money? shouldn’t he say: I’ll do it for half and give the rest of the money over for good food or armor for our soldiers. like how Palin cut costs the day she stepped into office, selling the governor’s airplane cause she didn’t need it?
for real, what costs money in a transition? moving people (flights, moving trucks, etc)? redecorating?
[...] Dig down deep. The President-Select needs your money — again (by Procrustes at the Real Barach Obama) RBO almost posted this bit of news in today’s News & Views, but it’s worthy of top billing — Kenneth P. Vogel at The Politico reports that Obama is using his newly named national security team to raise more cash: “Like Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state? Then send me some cash, Barack Obama is telling supporters. Obama is using the rollout of his national security team to raise money for his transition — hitting up his e-mail list this morning with a blast touting the officials announced Monday and warning of the dangers ahead…” Should you think this is some innovative twist on Obama fundraising, perish the thought. Vogel reports that Obama did exactly the same thing last week after announcing his economic policy team. And today, he’ll go after the Latinos, after nominating Bill Richardson for Commerce Secretary. [...]
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Hillary Clinton Constitutionally Ineligible to Serve as Secretary of State
okay, what you say?? ;-)
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Suit Contesting Obama’s Citizenship Heads to Supreme Court Friday
Hospitals in Hawaii to Obama:
You Were Not Born Here!
Welcome to the New UN-Constitutional World Order!!
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