Reply #15: Can we stop telling some of these lies? [View All]

"he does not take any money from the lobbyist"

vs

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?cycle=2008


He has not taken a dime from these guys and owes them nothing, unlike his opponents.

vs

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?Ind=F27
http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?Ind=F09
http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?Ind=H01


The fact is John Edwards has taken money from EXACTLY the same sources as the other candidates, but to a lesser extent, because he has raised LESS MONEY. When you at it in proportion, it paints the real picturre. John Edwards is as in bed with these people as anyone.


Obama has raised 80 million. Edwards only 30 million.

Let's look at the industries. (all numbers from opensecrets.org)


Health Care

Barack Obama (D) 1.6% of his total
$1,330,743

John Edwards (D) 1.4 % of his total
$419,326


Insurance Industry

Barack Obama (D)
$390,513 .4% of his total


John Edwards (D)
$129,600 .4% of his total


Lobbyists

Barack Obama (D)
$76,859 .09% of his total


John Edwards (D)
$18,900 .06% of his total


Banks

Barack Obama (D)
$865,856 1% of his total


John Edwards (D)
$153,650 .5% of his total.