Obama has fund rainsing success...31 Mil

Obama’s April Fund-Raising Passes $31 Million

Aided by his army of small donors, Senator Barack Obama bested Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain in April fund-raising, taking in $31.3 million and ending the month with more cash on hand than either rival.

This is a DECLINE by the way. Previously raising around $40 mil and more in previous months. They all have been raising in the double digits of millions. However, these released figures of current fund-raisings show the importance of money in running for the presidency. Even if the ability is there, having the money necessary to push you out there might not be there. With the Democratic Nominee nearing this is good news for Obama who raised the most money.

Clinton continues to be stubborn

Clinton Sees Many Reasons to Stay In

Rebuffing associates who have suggested that she end her candidacy, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has made it clear to her camp in recent days that she will stay in the race until June because she believes she can still be the nominee — and, barring that, so she can depart with some final goals accomplished.

Hillary Clinton continues to stay in the race despite the chances of her being selected as the Democratic candidate seeming slimmer and slimmer. She also responds to her critics saying she is creating a divide in the Democratic party as untrue and over exaggerated. I think she really believes that her staying in will have some impact like make her seem more serious for 2012. Despite her spending millions out of pocket she says she will continue to stay. Obama however has given her much less attention that before because he believes her chance is very small.

Obama: No victory declaration Tuesday

Obama: No victory declaration Tuesday by Sarah Hallman

"MILWAUKIE, Ore. - Concerned about appearing presumptuous or antagonistic towards Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama will not declare victory in the Democratic nomination fight Tuesday in the event he wins enough pledged delegates to claim a majority"
It has been a long and dirty fight trying to make it to the top between those two, but it is finally coming towards a close. "the campaign now appears secure enough in its commanding position that it no longer feels compelled to declare victory in an attempt to marginalize Clinton."

So by not declaring victory they are silently showing their confidence towards a win. I think I can speak for everyone when I say, thank god it's finally over.

Huckabee Says He Wants to Be McCain's Republican Running Mate

Huckabee Says He Wants to Be McCain's Republican Running Mate , By Sarah Hallman

``There's no one I would rather be on a ticket with than John McCain,'' said Huckabee. Huckabee was previously running for president himself, but now that this is no longer an option he is trying for the next best thing. However, McCain claims that the search for a vice is "still in initial stages.' So we shall see how things pan out for Mr. Huckabee.

DANIEL- Republicans block Democrats' war funding bill

Republicans block Democrats' war funding bill

Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked a $163 billion war funding bill Thursday, dealing a surprising defeat to Democrats who had expected to pass the measure.

At first this sounded weird but then I read even further and found out why the GOP blocked the war funding bill. Democrats included a time line in it and the GOP opposes that. They wanted all of the troops out in a couple of years rather than letting things progress and seeing what happens.

DANIEL- Obama to respond to Bush remarks

Obama to respond to Bush remarks

CNN has confirmed that Barack Obama will respond directly to President Bush’s apparent criticism of his foreign policy vision, which includes a willingness to consider dialogue with Iran and other nations hostile to the United States. The Illinois senator’s response will come at a campaign event later Friday in South Dakota.

It will be interesting to see how Obama responds to what Bush said. I think this will make the election campaign much more interesting to see how he handles those comments.

Group: Money is everything

Money really is everything when it comes to winning an election, unless you are Mitt Romney. This is really simple, when it comes to a tight race, every dollar counts. One more attack ad or one more minute of air time might influence the average voter rght before they cast their ballots. This upcoming general election will exemplify that as well. Despite GOP low-ratings, the race still seems tight. Many people will contribute to their favorite candidates so that they could win. They know that money is HUGE, and judging by recent trends which point to more and more expensive campaigns, that will not change any time soon.

Group: How money influence politics

Money is just one of the ways to influence a way candidates campaign. Money can be a important factor for even a outcome of a party or presidential nomination. What important about money is the amount of money and the person that donate to a candidate influence heavily on the campaign. For example in Barack Obama campaign, Oprah endorse Barack Obama in presidential election and gave him amount of money. The fame of Oprah easily gave voters to Obama, along with the sum of money that greatly help Obama to spread his support through the country. In democratic election, since election for a democratic candidate still going, both candidate have spent all their money in the election the only way to keep campaigning is more money.

Group: The Influence of Money

Money influences politics in a lot of ways. The Illinois primary may be over, but Obama and Clinton still have a lot of delegates to win over before one can be chosen for the final election. However though, Money doesnt influence so much here as it does build up for later. Delegates are flesh and blood people so once theyve made up their mind, they probably wont change it. The money to organizations will donate your money to candidates who front their view, which is, in my opinion, a better option. Why donate to one candidate who might not win just to support your view? support all of them who do and maybe one of them will win. As far as delegates go however, not much money will make a difference one way or the other.

Group: Money's influence in elections

You can use money to support your candidate. This candidate can use your money to pay for things such as more television advertisements. His name becomes more recognized and he has a better chance of attracting more voters since they will now be more familiar with that candidate. You can support your candidate in the primary and general elections as well as other ways. As an individual you can donate $2,300 in the primary and $2,300 in the general election. This however does not count the money you can give to a political action committee or to a national party committee. The total amount is a huge sum that you can contribute to help a candidate that you like. He can use this money to spread his message and become more recognized.

Group: Ralph Nader

Look who just join the party!!!

Group: Money in Politics

Look like the candidate that has the most most get a chance in the election. So far we are completely through the democratic and republican election and we can tell the candidate that have money are left standing. It all about the money in these election, look at Mitt Romney, the rich guy. After going about half way though the election he gave the election because of McCain lead in the republican election but actually the shortage of money that he had use fro his canpagin. The two top democratic candidate Hillary and Barack have the must endorsement which have them million to waste on thier campighin, the other candidates didn't really. So to really have a chance in politics, you got to have the money.

Group: Money in Politics: Good or Bad?

Money is HAWTTT

In actuality, money controls politics. It's a sad but inevitable fact. Just take a look at the candidates running for president; which is NOT a millionaire?!! Sure, they worked hard in most cases and probably earned their money, but the rich are not always working in the BEST interest of the common American. Money is only bad when it begins to influence legislature to the point that they seem like bribes. We've already gone against the very foundation that our founding father set for this country: we've become a welfare state babysitting people rather than protecting them, created factions which George Washington warned us about, and have let special interests rule the people. But at the same time, I don't want the homeless guy who screams at people running our nation or the guy who can't manage his own money. Yuppppp.

-Daniel

Group: Money

Money completely CONTROLS politics, not just affects it and its a terrible thing. Money determines how much you see a politicians face on the TV, the web, the radio, and on bus ad's.
Money is a terrible thing to have in something as important as a political race. The rules should be that there is a set amount of money any candidate can spend on their campaign, weather it is campaign funding or from their pocket. they cannot spend more than that amount - that way - were not bombarded with Clinton, Obama, Huckabee, and Mccain - and that way Nader has a fair shot too.