Contracts Went to a Longtime Donor

Blackwell and his family, records show, have been longtime donors to the political campaigns of Michelle Obama's husband, Barack. Robert Blackwell Jr., a former partner in the firm, is a major fundraiser for Barack Obama. At various times, Blackwell Sr. says, his and his son's businesses each have retained Barack Obama as an attorney. Full Story »

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Polly Briley
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by Polly Briley - Oct. 1, 2008

Could someone explain to me where the story is in this article. My goodness, someone knows someone who then recommends someone and that someone gets a job from it. Explosive I tell you. Breaking news. As someone who has not decided who to support this election, I turned to the article for news. As I read the McPaper sized article for the third time hoping to understand why it was printed, I am still looking for the news. Thank you Washington Post for continuing to prove the myth of a liberal press.

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