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Assertion:
Obama and Edwards support restricting lobbyist influence but Clinton says lobbyists "represent real Americans." Obama worked with Feingold on ethics and lobbying reform bill.
In support of: Edwards supporters should prefer Obama.
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The top point in support right now is, "Obama worked for the poor as a community activist. He led opposition on the war. John even admitted on Charlie Rose that Obama is closest to him on policy."
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The top counterargument is, "Obama has accepted lobbyist money too. In actions, he and Clinton are about the same in terms of accepting lobbyist money."
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brendanm98
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Jan 31
2008
nobody1
Obama has accepted lobbyist money too. In actions, he and Clinton are about the same in terms of accepting lobbyist money.
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Jan 31
2008
brendanm98
Depends how you characterize it. Obama says he is not taking money from federal lobbyists or PACs this campaign, e.g. here
[tinyurl.com/2zugds...]
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Jan 31
2008
nobody1
Obama speaks about sitting down with people and transcending differences. He no more speaks in terms of "fighting" lobbyists than Clinton does.
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Feb 01
2008
Davodd
Obama had no problem accepting money - and a house - from a lobbyist named REZKO for years.
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Feb 01
2008
brendanm98
He shouldn't have been associated with Rezko, but he didn't just "accept a house" -- more here
[dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/1/29/171056/015/838/445627...]
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