OBAMA FOR SALE!

Barack Obama is selling access for contributions in his latest fundraising scheme. Like a rock star, Obama is auctioning himself off for $25 a chance. This may at first seem innocent, but if Obama is willing to sell access now, what happens when Barrick gets to the White House? Like his fellow Democrats- the Clintons- Obama may become famous for rewarding political donors with access. This scheme is likely illegal, but at the very best it's unethical. Someone from the McCain camp should be all over this.

~ Steve Fair

Going ‘Backstage with Barack
By Betsy Rothstein of THE HILL
Posted: 07/16/08 06:36 PM [ET]

He’s not boy-band extraordinaire Justin Timberlake, but Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.), the presumed Democratic presidential nominee, has backstage passes, too.

In a missive sent to Obama supporters Wednesday morning, fresh from the “mountain air” of Denver, the campaign offers voters the chance to contribute $25. In return, the supporter becomes eligible for an all-expense-paid trip to Denver for the last two days of the convention.
The campaign will select 10 lucky supporters from around the country; each can bring one guest.

The Obama campaign will provide airfare, accommodations and two days of convention activities — including a “private meeting with Barack before his historic speech.”

Donate $25 today, the note says, and you could go “Backstage with Barack.” The statement was sent from Steve Hildebrand, deputy campaign manager for Obama for America.