Obama Won't Share Funds With Senate Dems

Party sees chance to boost majority, but nominee feels pressure to stuff war chest
Posted Sep 16, 2008 10:06 AM CDT
Obama Won't Share Funds With Senate Dems
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has allowed Senate Democrats to use his name on email and other pitches, but turned down a request for $10 million in aid.   (AP Photo)

Barack Obama has rejected an appeal from the Senate Democrats to kick some campaign money their way, Politico reports. Obama raised a record $66 million in August, but is currently outmatched by the combination of John McCain and the Republican National Committee. With 23 GOP-held seats being contested, Senate Dems had looked to Obama to help finance a rare opportunity to boost their majority.
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