Obama raised an impressive amount of money - $86 million - in the three month period ending June 30th. Reports tell us this is more than all the Republican candidates combined.
An interesting aspect of this story is the number of donations that came from "bundling" a practice where one person who has maxed out their contribution limits can collect checks from others and bundle them together so that it makes an impact. on the campaign. Bundlers for successful presidential campaigns often are then rewarded with appointed positions in that adminitstration.
- Campaign Finance in the United States.
- What Obama's Richest Donors Tell us About his Campaign.
- Obama Campaign Releases Bundler List.
- Obama For America and Obama Victory Fund 2012 Volunteer Fundraisers.
- Watchdogs Ask: What About the Bundlers?
