Obama's falling behind Romney in battle for $$$

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I guess all those June weddings and birthdays didn't cough up enough donations. :D

Obama's war chest lags behind Romney's $147m after President's big spend on Bain attack ads

Barack Obama spent more than three times what Romney did in June and raised less money than his Republican opponent but polls indicate his expensive attacks have had little or no effect.

It was the second consecutive month that Romney had outraised the president. The Republican’s cash money advantage has prompted Obama’s campaign advisers to warn supporters earlier this month that he could lose his re-election bid if the disparity continues.

The Romney campaign almost doubled its spending in June compared to May as the general election campaign heated up. But Obama spent $38.2 million on television advertising, compared to Romney’s $10.4 million, the bulk of it on negative ads attacking Romney’s Bain record.

Read more: Obama's war chest lags behind Romney's $147m after President's big spend on Bain attack ads | Mail Online
 
I guess all those June weddings and birthdays didn't cough up enough donations. :D

Obama's war chest lags behind Romney's $147m after President's big spend on Bain attack ads

Barack Obama spent more than three times what Romney did in June and raised less money than his Republican opponent but polls indicate his expensive attacks have had little or no effect.

It was the second consecutive month that Romney had outraised the president. The Republican’s cash money advantage has prompted Obama’s campaign advisers to warn supporters earlier this month that he could lose his re-election bid if the disparity continues.

The Romney campaign almost doubled its spending in June compared to May as the general election campaign heated up. But Obama spent $38.2 million on television advertising, compared to Romney’s $10.4 million, the bulk of it on negative ads attacking Romney’s Bain record.

Read more: Obama's war chest lags behind Romney's $147m after President's big spend on Bain attack ads | Mail Online


So what else is new. Everyone knows that the big money will unite behind Romney. He is the corporatists tool of choice.
 
I guess all those June weddings and birthdays didn't cough up enough donations. :D

Obama's war chest lags behind Romney's $147m after President's big spend on Bain attack ads

Barack Obama spent more than three times what Romney did in June and raised less money than his Republican opponent but polls indicate his expensive attacks have had little or no effect.

It was the second consecutive month that Romney had outraised the president. The Republican’s cash money advantage has prompted Obama’s campaign advisers to warn supporters earlier this month that he could lose his re-election bid if the disparity continues.

The Romney campaign almost doubled its spending in June compared to May as the general election campaign heated up. But Obama spent $38.2 million on television advertising, compared to Romney’s $10.4 million, the bulk of it on negative ads attacking Romney’s Bain record.

Read more: Obama's war chest lags behind Romney's $147m after President's big spend on Bain attack ads | Mail Online


So what else is new. Everyone knows that the big money will unite behind Romney. He is the corporatists tool of choice.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiighto! And this articles from a year ago. You know if you google information you could actually learn something about your candidate. Both R's and D's are backed by various corporations.



$500,000 or More

Obama’s list of fundraisers includes 27 individuals and couples who have already brought in $500,000 or more for the campaign, or a joint committee with the DNC that is designed to boost his re-election efforts.

In Chicago, Obama’s hometown and the location of his re- election headquarters, fundraisers include Les Coney, an executive vice president at Chicago-based Mesirow Financial; :eusa_whistle:

John Rogers, chairman of Chicago-based Ariel Investments LLC; :eusa_whistle:

Chicago billionaire Neil Bluhm, managing principal of Chicago- based Walton Street Capital LLC and chairman of a new casino operation opening this month in suburban Chicago;:eusa_whistle:

entrepreneur and philanthropist Fred Eychaner, who supported Hillary Clinton in 2008 and is one of the nation’s top Democratic donors;:eusa_whistle:

and Penny Pritzker, who led Obama’s 2008 fundraising efforts.:eusa_whistle:


Obama's 2012 Campaign Fundraiser List Shows Large Donations Play Big Role - Bloomberg
 

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