More Bogus Obama Donors Surface
Donations Made Between July and Early August
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CBS News has learned that two donors to the Obama campaign that gave a total of $7,722 appear to have made their contributions under fake names that look like they were written by a mouse running across a keyboard: Dahsudhu Hdusahfd of Df, Hawaii with the following employer CZXVC/ZXVZXV and Uadhshgu Hduadh listed as living in Dhff, Florida listed their employer as DASADA/SAFASF.
CBS News did not find any records of these last names, towns or employers anywhere else. Newsweek reported two questionable Obama donors over the weekend named “Doodad Pro” and “Good Will”.
Contributions from the two donors Hdusahfd and Hduadh were made on the same day starting on July 16, 2008. Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show the campaign began refunding the donations as early as August 6, 2008.
Despite numerous refunds from the Obama campaign, Hdusahfd still has a record of giving a total of $7500 to Obama which is well over the legal limit for the primary and general election of $4600. Hduadh gave $14,200 but the Obama campaign returned all but $222.00.
The Obama campaign says “out of an abundance of caution” all of these donations are in the process of being returned.
Obama spokesperson Bill Burton sent CBS News the following email statement, “We constantly review our donors for any issues and while no organization is completely protected from internet fraud, we will continue to review our fundraising procedures to ensure that we are taking every available step to root-out improper contributions.” Burton pointed to Harry Sargeant, one of McCain’s donors who is now the subject of a Congressional investigation. McCain returned $50,000 to Sargeant in early August.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has asked the FEC to look into foreign donations to the Obama campaign. The FEC told CBS News they would not comment on the RNC’s complaint.
Other donors who gave over the legal limit to the Obama campaign contacted by CBS News said their money was refunded promptly by the campaign. Of those who spoke to CBS News, it seems their only mistake was that of enthusiasm.
Felicity Nitz, 60, of Brooklyn says she kept on clicking on Obama’s online fundraising appeals, “I just kept punching it when I got the emails,” she said, “I’m an insane supporter.”
Christian Skeem from Chicago says he got a letter back from the campaign with a check, “I couldn’t give them more than the limit because they kept sending it back, it wasn’t like they weren’t on the ball.” The reason he gave so much? “Cause I’m a fan,” he said.
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See all 192 CommentsThey tried to return the donations, but the RNC refused them...
"Just what one would expect from a Kerry-like shallow, arrogant, platitude-spouting, inexperienced, elitist, narcissistic, flip-flopping gas-bag who is so mentally deficient from extensive drug use he even has to plagiarize his hollow platitudes."
Who? McCain? Palin?
I guess people really *are* stooping to character assassination because they can''t win if they just discuss the issues.
You have been so dishonest with not only the campaign funds you received, but the type of person you have continually supported. You definitely do not have the American people''s interest at heart because if you did, you would not be rnning with the likes of the people Palin has brought to surface.
I believe all of the Media negativity about Palin has come back to haunt them. Palin is now turning on you. You can run Media, but you cannot hide.
Go Palin Go Palin Go Palin Go Palin
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Nice try folks, come again. Repukes are running scared...this is fun to watch!
REPUBLICANS WILL BE LUCKY TO CARRY 4 STATES!
THE PARTY IN POWER FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS SAYS VOTE FOR THEM FOR CHANGE? GET BACK IN THE AIRPORT STALLS REPIGS!
RNC is just looking for Dirt and Mud and Drama to Start because they know the McLame Campaign is swirling down the toilet and its sucking McLame and McFailin right down with it.
RNC Hhahahahahahahahaha !
AVERAGE AMERICANS! GRASSROOTS AMERICANS HAD OVER A HALF BILLION $$$$$''''S to throw away on this loser''''s campaign!!!!
The only Looser is you Sir. I can not believe this, Your calling the people who support Obama Looser''s? What does that make you sir? NOT A WINNER
Looks like Obama and Mccain have a similar problem:
The FEC sent a letter to Sen. John McCain''s campaign treasurer Sept. 30 demanding the candidate turn over more information about "contributions that appear to exceed the limits."
The letter is accompanied by a nine-page list showing scores of overages from McCain''s August campaign finance report, including nearly $13,000 from Texas rancher Ray R. Barrett Jr.; $9,200 from an Iraqi security consultant, H. Carter Andress; and $5,000 from Joseph F. Davolio, an executive at a major national liquor, beer and wine distributor.
I''''m sorry but every time I hear this LOSER tell me I am broke, defeated, starving, can''''t buy gas, can''''t afford health care, out of work...and then BRAGSSSS about his HALF BILLION DOLLARS DONATED FROM AVERAGE, GRASSROOTS AMERICANS...
I either want to bust a gut laughing, or PUKE!
Why is he a looser
What''s everybody doing. trying to jockey for their own October surprise?
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Posted by nnvan at 06:28 PM : Oct 06, 2008
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without any explaination..that sounded pretty sexist..kinda like saying not voting for obama because he is black.
GOPigs = desperation. With McCain wimping out of Michigan, the heart of working-class America, he can basically kiss the working class vote bye-bye. The middle-class is basically too intelligent to vote for McCain, so those votes are lost. That gives him like the top 2% rich guys left. McPain/Failin is fvcked.
Again I say
The only Looser is you Sir. I can not believe this, Your calling the people who support Obama Looser''''s? What does that make you sir? NOT A WINNER
Posted by libluv2cnsor
GOPigs are famous for killing people so they can''t.
People send too much money or dont give enough details
Obama''s peeps send their money back.... promptly....
....whats the story.... apart from a pat on the back for Obama.....
..you just wasted my time with a non story dudes...
Posted by libluv2cnsor
i don''''''''t have much money but i donated to the obama campaign because i cannot allow palin to become a heartbeat away from the presidency.
Add "a woman like" before Palin and it''s true and not sexist.
I either want to bust a gut laughing, or PUKE!
Posted by GetRealTex
What''s wrong Tex - he didn''t take your tax dollars like Mc.Falin did.
Ha! They got caught, so now they''''re returning it.
This is just the beginning of the Obama scandals."
Gotomajom read the article it says August.... so they have been returning them for months... good luck with waiting for that scandal....
This is just the beginning of the Obama scandals.
Posted by gctomajtom
How can you like David Bowie and be a GOPig. The great man would be incredibly insulted.
Posted by libluv2cnsor
GOPigs are famous for killing people so they can''''t.
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Posted by usclimey at 06:31 PM : Oct 06, 2008
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AHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHA PROVE IT!!
I got mine..
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/206969_dead07.html
(ask if you want more)
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/10/06/fec_queries_mccain_campaign_on.html
While the Republican Party is pushing the Federal Election Commission to investigate the possibility that Democrat Barack Obama collected excessive contributions, its own candidate is facing scrutiny on the same subject...
what''s good for the goose...
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Posted by usclimey at 06:36 PM : Oct 06, 2008
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well when you get older and smarter then you turn out of the ''paris hilton'' party and move on to an adult party
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/10/06/fec_queries_mccain_campaign_on.html
While the Republican Party is pushing the Federal Election Commission to investigate the possibility that Democrat Barack Obama collected excessive contributions, its own candidate is facing scrutiny on the same subject...
what''s good for the goose...
Posted by bellschotsch
That''s why Obama''s lead is increasing every day huh?
BTW no Scotsman, even one with the bad taste to drink Bell''s whisky, would vote for Mc.Cain. He''s way too much in the pockets of the rich for them.
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While the Republican Party is pushing the Federal Election Commission to investigate the possibility that Democrat Barack Obama collected excessive contributions, its own candidate is facing scrutiny on the same subject...
what''''s good for the goose... Posted by rrowleyarizo
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I agree totally. Wonder why CBS forgot to report on the Mccain mess? It has been on the news today, but maybe they''ve been...too busy!
Posted by bellschotsch
You guys a too dumb to be fun to play with any more. I''ll be back when Obama''s over 10 points up and Mc.Falin has sunk without trace. TTFN.
wow, that must have totalled up to a lot of money to return for mccain.
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Posted by libluv2cnsor
Thats funny!! We all know what goes on at a Republican "Adult Party". Got a widr stance there, do you buddy??
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Posted by usclimey at 06:46 PM : Oct 06, 2008
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one month before the election..is the time the open the flood gates of fecal matter against obama..
dont you understand american style elections and campaigns?
McGrampas dies, we get crazy witch hunter Palin
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Posted by zoe20006 at 06:49 PM : Oct 06, 2008
Good!!! That''s just what we need in the White House! Somebody to witch out unethical practices!
McGrampas dies, we get crazy witch hunter Palin
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Posted by zoe20006 at 06:49 PM : Oct 06, 2008
I''d say we certainly need a good woman with a new broom in Washington!
PERFECT!
Anyone who even believes in witches the slightest bit is way too crazy for me. That video is nuts. No way she should be that close to the button.
troops dying in a Iraq,
mortgage failures,
the banking industry failing,
the stock market dropping,
highest unemployment in 5 years,
national debt at 10 trillion,
half a trillion debt for 2009,
gas prices peaking over 4 bucks,
georgia invaded by russia,
WHAT MCCAIN WANTS TO TALK ABOUT is a tangential relationship with a professor on a charity board and a former fundraiser. McCain is erratic and desperate.
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