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Obama and McCain Lag in Naming ‘Bundlers’ Who Rake In Campaign Cash
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Though not legally required, identifying elite fund-raisers who "bundle" millions of dollars in campaign contributions from acquaintances is a concern of watchdog groups devoted to promoting transparency and curbing the influence of money in politics. (article 1) The letter, signed by Rick Davis also said this list of bundlers would identify their occupations and employers, in addition to their home cities and states, which are already provided. (article 1) NASCAR's BAM Racing team approached the presidential campaigns of Obama, John McCain and at least one third-party candidate about a sponsorship deal in the Sprint Cup series. (article 10) Records show that in their presidential campaigns, neither has lived up to his promise to fully disclose the identities of his top money collectors who bundle millions of dollars in campaign contributions. (article 2) Barack Obama's presidential campaign has requested information from Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd as part of its search for a possible vice presidential candidate. (article 11) On Wednesday, Obama made an unscheduled stop at the building housing the law firm of one of his search committee members , Eric Holder. (article 11) US civil rights leader the Rev Jesse Jackson has apologised for "regretfully crude" remarks he made about Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. (article 8)

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