« McCain, Obama: What if They Need Mental Health Care? | Main | RNC: John McCain and an Army of Joes »
RNC: Public Finance Fallout
October 20, 2008Obama Abandoned Pledge To Seek Agreement To Accept Public Financing Alongside His Republican Opponent: In Response To A Midwest Democracy Network Questionnaire, Obama Said He Would Accept Public Funding In The General Election. Question: "If you are nominated for President in 2008 and your major opponents agree to forgo private funding in the general election campaign, will you participate in the presidential public financing system?" Obama: "Yes. I have been a long-time advocate for public financing of campaigns combined with free television and radio time as a way to reduce the influence of moneyed special interests." Full release