DNC bans lobbyist money

[maddezmom]

Source: AP

NEW YORK - With Barack Obama as their future nominee, the Democratic National Committee is adopting his policy of no longer accepting donations from federal lobbyists or political action committees.

The change will make the party and the candidate have a consistent position. Obama often says banning the donations is one way to help keep him free of the influence of Washington insiders.

An Obama spokesman announced the change Thursday as the candidate prepared to fly from New York, where he had been raising money, to campaign in Virginia.



Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080605/ap_on_el_pr/democrats_money;_ylt=AluLlQPTFMWAnPXl26g0pk2yFz4D

[Tatiana]

1. Change we can believe in...

It's coming!

[Kittycat]

2. Rock On!!! Go DNC, GOBAMA!

[SoxFan]

3. The DNC gets Obamafied!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

[TheDebbieDee]

4. That's a good change....as long as Democrats

everywhere are able and willing to donate in small increments.

I don't make much money and I gotta tell you, I supported John Kerry in '04 and Hillary Clinton up to this point. I was able to donate in $50 increments but it hurt, a little......

[woodsprite]

9. I just donated and I'm sending a note to

Senator Tom Carper saying that his donation from me went to the DNC instead!

[Phred42]

5. WoW! Let's hope it sticks and they can keep the DLC & BlueDog Corporatists under control

Otherwise there will be a lot of news cycles chewed up by the 'reports'

[iamthebandfanman]

6. bye bye DLC

heeeelllooooo dfa ;)

[EnviroBat]

7. Wow, President Obama is wasting no time is he?

He's already enacting change for the better. Even before the movers start taking their things to the Whitehouse!

:applause:

[daggahead]

23. Now if he could only

... arrange to have Bush arrested ...

[Auggie]

8. It's up to us then. Every little bit helps.

[onehandle]

10. Edwards had the same stand, plus he was going to stand up to corporations.

For the record.

Good for the DNC and the presumptive nominee.

[IndependentDem]

11. this is awesome...

Its hasn't even been a week and Obama is already fixing shit. Time to donate!

[Stellen]

12. Wonderful.

This should begin to put fears to rest that he's an empty suit.

[Jefferson23]

13. Way to go Obama..and a smart move too.

[RedEarth]

14. Obama Camp Sets New Money Guidelines

Source: NYT

Senator Barack Obama, as he becomes his party’s presumptive presidential nominee, is starting to exert his authority over the Democratic National Committee. A first step? New fund-raising guidelines.

Mr. Obama is announcing today that the D.N.C. will no longer accept contributions from federal lobbyists or political action committees, which follows the rules he established for his own campaign last year.

“We want the Democratic Party to conform to his standards of openness to reduce the influence of special interests,” Linda Douglass, a campaign spokeswoman, told reporters today before Mr. Obama flew from New York City for a campaign stop in Virginia.

The announcement comes the morning after Mr. Obama helped raise about $2.5 million for the D.N.C. at a Manhattan fund-raiser. Aides said the rules would take effect going forward, but would not be retroactive. (Translation: Last night’s haul likely included money from federal lobbyists


Read more: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/06/05/obama-camp-sets-new-money-guidelines/

[Flying Dream Blues]

15. Wow...that's great! But that means all of us need to help as much as we can. nt

[Indenturedebtor]

16. CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love that Obama fella :bounce:

[aquart]

17. Which forces them to put their money...where?

Just asking.

[TheWraith]

18. Because lobbyists are people too! And they deserve the right to buy politicians.

:eyes:

[Indenturedebtor]

21. Well they'd better put it in a savings account

He's already warned them that he's going to push to raise their taxes :rofl:

I'm going to donate next time I make a big sale.

I don't know where people get off calling him a Corporatist.

[Doctor_J]

19. Hmm....Russ Feingold tried this a few years ago and it almost

cost him his Senate seat. I hope they know what they're doing.

[Indenturedebtor]

20. They're doing what needs to be done

Whether it succeeds or fails it's time that our government was accountable to the PEOPLE!

Personally next time I get a paycheck I'm going to send some money over. If we want an honest government we have to get involved!

[Doctor_J]

22. However, if it fails you won't recognize this country by the next election

Hte stakes are as high as they've ever been.

[Indenturedebtor]

25. True but as the Obama's say -

"I will not live for hope not for fear!"

The power of these corporations is fear! Take that away from them, don't be afraid, just give a little money when you are able! Lets take our country back!

[enough]

31. So hit the CONTRIBUTION button here:

https://donate.barackobama.com/page/contribute/postmtsdsplash

[wryter2000]

24. This is so awesome

We need to clobber McCain with his lobbyists.

[DeSwiss]

26. Obama's In Control: No More Lobbyist Contributions To Democratic Party

Source: The Huffington Post

Obama's In Control: No More Lobbyist Contributions To Democratic Party

The Huffington Post | June 5, 2008 10:23 AM


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ABC News reports:

It's been less than two days since he crossed the delegate threshold to become the Democratic presidential nominee and Sen. Barack Obama's mark on the party is already being felt.

On Good Morning America Thursday, ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent George Stephanopoulos reported "the Democratic National Committee will no longer accept contributions from federal lobbyists, will no longer take contributions from PACs" in keeping with Obama's well-publicized policy.

UPDATE: DNC issues a statement:

"The DNC and the Obama Campaign are unified and working together to elect Barack Obama as the next president of the United States. Our presumptive nominee has pledged not to take donations from Washington lobbyists and from today going forward the DNC makes that pledge as well," said Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean. "Senator Obama has promised to change the way things are done in Washington and this step is a sure sign of his commitment. The American people's priorities will set the agenda in an Obama Administration, not the special interests."

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/06/05/obamas-in-control-no-more_n_105407.html

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[boobooday]

27. This is absolutely fucking thrilling

He is changing things already, he is setting up the party to really represent us for a CHANGE.

:bounce:

[dolo amber]

29. It's a great day to be an American....FINALLY

:patriot:

[wvbygod]

35. Sadly, not the whole Democratic party is doing this

The DSCC is going to continue taking their money.

[uberllama42]

28. Big step in the right direction

I just hope he doesn't end up being just another stooge for Wall Street. Stay tuned, folks. We'll see if this is legit.

[enough]

30. It's a revolution already.

[NuttyFluffers]

32. impressive. positive change.

this is an excellent selling point for the party. this should be forwarded to all fence sitting friends and family.

[NuttyFluffers]

33. so impressive i double posted...

:evilgrin:

[wvbygod]

34. When will the rest of the Democratic party stop taking it too?

The Democratic DSCC branch will still be taking corporate lobbyist cash to elect reps. That is
where most of the corruption and bribery takes place. Why not stop it there too?