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October 28, 2011

Obama Relies on Lobbyists to Raise Millions for Campaign 
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In campaign news, President Obama is relying on a group of prominent
supporters who are active in the lobbying industry to raise millions of
dollars for his re-election bid, despite a pledge not to take money from
lobbyists. The New York Times reports at least 15 of Obama’s
“bundlers” are involved in lobbying for Washington consulting shops
or private companies. They have raised more than $5 million so far for
the campaign. Bundlers are supporters who contribute their own money to
a campaign and solicit it from others. A number of the bundlers have
hosted Obama at fund-raisers, while also visiting the White House on
policy matters and official business. Obama's bundlers include Sally
Susman who leads Pfizer’s powerful lobbying shop, and David Cohen, who
oversees lobbying at Comcast.



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