Obama's Oil Spill

Obama says he doesn't take money from oil companies. We say that's a little too slick.

In a new ad, Obama says, "I don't take money from oil companies."

Technically, that's true, since a law that has been on the books for more than a century prohibits corporations from giving money directly to any federal candidate. But that doesn't distinguish Obama from his rivals in the race.

We find the statement misleading:

* Obama has accepted more than $213,000 from individuals who work for companies in the oil and gas ... Full Story »

Posted by Leo Romero

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