Do You Remember When Barack Obama Pledged Not To Accept Contributions From Lobbyist?

Barack Hussein Obama doesn't.

Despite a pledge not to take money from lobbyists, President Obama has relied on prominent supporters who are active in the lobbying industry to raise millions of dollars for his re-election bid. 


At least 15 of Mr. Obama’s “bundlers” — supporters who contribute their own money to his campaign and solicit it from others — are involved in lobbying for Washington consulting shops or private companies. They have raised more than $5 million so far for the campaign. 

This shouldn't surprise anyone. Barack Hussein Obama also pledged in 2008 to accept federal matching funds and abide by spending limits. He ignored that one too.

One year ago, he made a promise. He pledged to accept public financing and to work with the Republican nominee to ensure that they both operated within those limits.

Then it became clear to Sen. Obama and his campaign that he was going to be able to raise on his own far more cash than he would get with public financing. So Obama went back on his word.