illion. More importantly, the number of donors that gave to his campaign was higher than ever in the history of presidential politics.I had to smile in the days following when Fox Noise and other news outlets began to pooh-pooh Obama's accomplishment by sharing the fact that many of his donors gave as little as $5 each for a keychain or a bumper sticker. The media and others continually try to denigrate and downplay what Obama is doing. Some media sources, like the NY Times, appear to be playing it straight.
What is the difference between a $5 Obama donor getting something in return (keychain or bumper sticker) and a $2,300 Guiliani donor getting something in return (dinner and a photo)? Other than the difference in the dollar amount ... aren't they both exercising the same 'freedom of speech' to be a political donor?
Just an observation from near the baobob tree here in our 'village'.
Villagers, soon we will need to turn the discussion to presidential politics. I read with interest the decision-making process being employed by Field Negro. His analysis rings true for me.
Well villagers, what say u? What are your thoughts on the presidential campaign to date?
