Should Barack Obama spread his wealth?
September was one of the worst months in the history of American finance. And during last month, Barack Obama managed to raise a record $150 million. Idle question — wouldn’t it make sense for Obama to donate some of that money to some kind of charitable organization? Maybe one that would help hard-working, pro-America families ...
September was one of the worst months in the history of American finance. And during last month, Barack Obama managed to raise a record $150 million. Idle question -- wouldn't it make sense for Obama to donate some of that money to some kind of charitable organization? Maybe one that would help hard-working, pro-America families who have been hit by the current financial downturn? I have no idea if it's legal, but I have to think this would be the right play. He's already outspending McCain 4-to-1 in campaign ads, he's picking up crucial endorsements, and he's in a strong electoral college position. Why not help out those less fortunate than him? UPDATE: I retitled this post after reading the comments.
September was one of the worst months in the history of American finance. And during last month, Barack Obama managed to raise a record $150 million. Idle question — wouldn’t it make sense for Obama to donate some of that money to some kind of charitable organization? Maybe one that would help hard-working, pro-America families who have been hit by the current financial downturn? I have no idea if it’s legal, but I have to think this would be the right play. He’s already outspending McCain 4-to-1 in campaign ads, he’s picking up crucial endorsements, and he’s in a strong electoral college position. Why not help out those less fortunate than him? UPDATE: I retitled this post after reading the comments.
Daniel W. Drezner is a professor of international politics at Tufts University’s Fletcher School. He blogged regularly for Foreign Policy from 2009 to 2014. Twitter: @dandrezner
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