Donor-Ambassadors Lost as Fundraisers

AP

Nearly 80 percent of President Obama’s major donors in 2008 received political appointments, such as ambassadorships and other administration posts, the New York Times reported Wednesday in an article focusing on the president’s reelection woes.

Dangerous Domain

AP

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) sent a letter to top Obama officials asking them to oppose San Bernardino County’s use of eminent domain to seize mortgage-backed securities.

Outsourcer in Chief

President Obama’s second-largest fundraiser has huge stake in outsource king Accenture
John Rogers / AP

President Barack Obama’s second-largest fundraiser owns a large stake in America’s number one outsourcer.

Obama’s Secret Sugar Daddy

AP

Despite President Obama’s outspoken criticism of the influence of anonymous, deep-pocketed donors in the political process, an anonymous donor is footing the bill for the president’s upcoming visit to Durham, New Hampshire.

Hollywood’s White House

Column: Tinsel Town has hijacked Obama’s campaign
AP

John Carter, Battleship, The Dictator, Dark Shadows—add Barack Obama’s campaign to the list of Hollywood bombs shelling the 2012 summer box office. Like them, Obama for America is in the red, and reviews are not positive.