http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/us_elections_2008/7704360.stm
“The money was key. Mr Obama realised during the primary contest that he had developed an extremely broad donor base, which he could keep going back to for money.
So, he rejected federal funding for his campaign and the financial limits that came with it.
Army of helpers
With the help of Facebook founder Chris Hughes – who devised an innovative internet fundraising system – the campaign eventually attracted more than three million donors. They donated about $650m (£403m) – more than both presidential contenders in 2004 combined.”
Special: Obama Bought Election with $650 Million
A Newsmax special report by Kenneth Timmerman finds that Barack Obama beat John McCain for one reason: he spent more. Obama raised a record-breaking $650 million. But now new questions have emerged about shadowy foreign donations in
http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/obama_fundraisng/2008/11/05/148218.html?s=sp&promo_code=7092-1
