Brutal Assessment of Barack Obama's Tenure as Campaign Executive

[5711-Marine]

Brutal Assessment of Barack Obama's Tenure as Campaign Executive
—Slublog

Barack Obama and his followers supporters have tried to make the case that running a national campaign for president is a form of executive experience. If that's the case, then recent events show a marked deficiency in crisis management skills, diplomacy and now...budgeting.

Pushing a fund-raiser later this month, a finance staff member sent a sharply worded note last week to Illinois members of its national finance committee, calling their recent efforts "extremely anemic."

At a convention-week meeting in Denver of the campaign's top fund-raisers, buttons with the image of a money tree were distributed to those who had already contributed the maximum $2,300 to the general election, a subtle reminder to those who had failed to ante up.

The signs of concern have become evident in recent weeks as early fund-raising totals have suggested that Obama's decision to bypass public financing may not necessarily afford him the commanding financing advantage over Senator John McCain that many had originally predicted.

There's no question that Obama has been a formidable fundraiser. Any advantage he has on that front, though, has been blunted by the bloat in his campaign. This guy really likes spending other people's money.

The Obama campaign does not have to report its August fund-raising totals until next week, so it is difficult to tally what it has in the bank at this point. A spokesman said that August was its best fund-raising month yet and that the campaign's fund-raising was on track. But the campaign finished July with slightly less cash on hand with the Democratic National Committee compared with McCain and the R.N.C. The Obama campaign has also been spending heavily, including several million more than the McCain campaign in advertising in August.

And then of course there was the $3 million the campaign spent gratifying Obama's ego with a stadium rental and Greek temple. You've got to wonder how these donors who are now being pressured feel about the campaign's completely out of control spending. According to the Weekly Standard, Obama spends nearly 10 times as much on event staging and two and a half times as much on lodging, to start.

The financial situation makes the recent poll activity even more troublesome for Obama. Although some fundraisers will stick with the campaign to the end, some will be very reluctant to open their deep pockets to support a flailing operation.

[Pector55]

What ever happened to Hillary's debt? I know at one point he was asking supporters to help bail out her $22 million.

From what I read, Obama pulled in $10 million in donations after Palin's speech. She infuriated the left when she slapped down the Messiah. I didn't get a clear number on what she helped raise in terms of money but I have read several reports that the crowds turning out to see McCain/Palin speak are now up there with Obama Bin Biden.

[5711-Marine]

September 6th McCain- Palin Colorado Springs Rally

[Noah_Zark]

Originally Posted by 5711-Marine

. . . Obama . . . really likes spending other people's money . . .

Uh, he's a Democrat. Of course he does.

Originally Posted by 5711-Marine

. . . And then of course there was the $3 million the campaign spent gratifying Obama's ego with a stadium rental and Greek temple . . .

And let's not also forget that the DNC sold tickets to the general public to fill 65% to 70% of the staduim seats for the visual effect on TV. Hocus Pocus . . .


Semper Fi,

Noah (2111)

[ChamberedRound]

Originally Posted by Noah_Zark

And let's not also forget that the DNC sold tickets to the general public to fill 65% to 70% of the staduim seats for the visual effect on TV. Hocus Pocus . . .

And there's idiots out there that actually bought them. Wow.

[Longshot]

Originally Posted by ChamberedRound

And there's idiots out there that actually bought them. Wow.

Unfortunately so, and he is looking for more, men can come to if they donate $1000.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2008...ied_mccai.html

Just look how this is written... It SCREAMS elitist........ I guess the economy is not as bad as the messiah say's if he can justify someone paying $1000. for general admission and $5000.00 to be "VIP".......

[ReefBlue]

Originally Posted by Longshot

Unfortunately so, and he is looking for more, men can come to if they donate $1000.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2008...ied_mccai.html

Just look how this is written... It SCREAMS elitist........ I guess the economy is not as bad as the messiah say's if he can justify someone paying $1000. for general admission and $5000.00 to be "VIP".......

Politicians aren't standing on the corner with a bucket to raise loose change during red lights. These guys are raising a million dollars an hour when they shift into high gear.


http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...palin-m-1.html

Local organizers of McCain's fundraising event at the downtown Chicago Hilton say they expect to net at least $4 million for the Arizona senator's campaign tonight, actually for the Republican National Committee. Event fees range from $1,000 for the general reception, $5,000 for a smaller reception and photo with the candidate, and $25,000 for an intimate dinner with him.

[Pector55]

Originally Posted by ReefBlue

Local organizers of McCain's fundraising event at the downtown Chicago Hilton say they expect to net at least $4 million for the Arizona senator's campaign tonight, actually for the Republican National Committee. Event fees range from $1,000 for the general reception, $5,000 for a smaller reception and photo with the candidate, and $25,000 for an intimate dinner with him.

Define "intimate" then change "him" to "her" and big daddy might go get a loan. (the money from the video and book deal afterwards would make it a good investment)

[adymond]

Originally Posted by ReefBlue

Politicians aren't standing on the corner with a bucket to raise loose change during red lights. These guys are raising a million dollars an hour when they shift into high gear.


http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...palin-m-1.html

Local organizers of McCain's fundraising event at the downtown Chicago Hilton say they expect to net at least $4 million for the Arizona senator's campaign tonight, actually for the Republican National Committee. Event fees range from $1,000 for the general reception, $5,000 for a smaller reception and photo with the candidate, and $25,000 for an intimate dinner with him.

Diffeerence is McCain isn't screaming "the sky is falling" about the economy. He isn't saying the American Dream is either dead or in jepordy.

[5711-Marine]

Originally Posted by adymond

Diffeerence is McCain isn't screaming "the sky is falling" about the economy. He isn't saying the American Dream is either dead or in jepordy.

It's also quite interesting that he is able to raise that amount in Obama's home town...