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November 18, 2008

Six Top Obama Fundraisers Now Leading Transition Teams
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At least a half-dozen of President-elect Barack Obama’s new transition
team leaders were among Obama’s top fundraisers who “bundled” cash for
him on the campaign trail. Four of them raised $500,000 or more for the
Obama campaign. Some public interest advocates have expressed concern
over the links. Craig Holman of Public Citizen said, "Any time you see
these people who brought in half a million dollars to the campaign being
appointed to government service, it’s a red flag.”



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