Lack of funds hobbling the 'Republican attack machine'

Prominent groups and donors that played key roles in independent conservative 527 groups four years ago say they're sitting out this election. And while they've raised more than they did at this point four years ago, the independent pro-Republican groups still lag more than $50 million behind pro-Democratic groups. Full Story »

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Michael Nolan
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by Michael Nolan - Oct. 1, 2008

The article sites unnamed Republican sources in explaining why no big right-wing 527s have started to attack Obama yet, but it misses the real point. Every indication is that Obama will win by a landslide, and donors don't want to waste their money on a losing effort. The article even suggests that Obama's decision not to accept federal financing for his election was not necessary, but it does not back up said statement.

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