Over 70,000 supporters have declared their independence from a broken campaign finance system in less than 48 hours.
They all have different stories, but are brought together by their support for Barack and this campaign. Here's what some of them had to say...
Maureen in Florida:
I support Barack because I believe he is sincere in his hopes and aspirations for our county. I donated [Thursay] after listening to his message because I know the system is broken and someone is finally talking about it. Barack tells it like it is. And with his inspiring message, I know that he can gain the support of millions of Americans that are sick of all the promises year after year. Only the career politicians and their lobbyists and consultants win in Washington. Not the people they are supposedly serving. I think Barack can work collaboratively with others that do care for something other than their own self-interests and can truly make a difference.
Scott in Washington, DC:
I have donated before to Obama’s campaign, but I thought it was important to send a message with a campaign contribution after his announcement to opt out of public financing. I did this for two reasons:First, Republican opposition is already raising a tremendous amount of funds to support 527 so-called “issue ads” that will be outside the scope of public financing limitations to McCain’s campaign. We have already seen that those behind the 527 ads will show no hesitation to distort the truth and scare voters with all kinds of nonsense. Second, and perhaps most importantly, it’s important to win in November – [this is] the most important election that I have participated in over my 20 years of casting votes. Barack shows the courage to take us in the right direction when it comes to energy policy, succeeding in the real war on terror in Afghanistan (not Iraq), and ensuring a healthy environment for future generations.
Sarah in North Carolina:
I support Barack for so many reasons. He gives me hope for a new kind of politics, for a return to the time when politicians were public servants, working for the love of the American people. I was glad to hear that Barack was not taking public financing. It isn't right that there are so many loopholes in the system... Opting out of public financing, so as to not be limited in how much Barack can raise, seems like the only option for fairly and ethically fighting these kind of unfair Swift-Boat style tactics.An investment in Barack strikes me as being an investment in the future -- I strongly believe that everyone in this country and in the world will be better off if he wins as President. As a mother of a 17 month old, this is something I can do for my daughter, for the country she will inherit.
Koethi in New York:
I had planned all along to donate for the general election, as I did for the primaries. I thought it would be inspirational if he made that announcement and then got tons of donations immediately thereafter...thereby proving that individual Americans were funding this campaign with small donations. For me Barack is the most inspirational candidate I've ever seen. Also, I work with a couple of people who went to law school with him, so I hear amazing personal stories about him as well. Finally, a brilliant, thoughtful candidate who won't pander to the dumbed-down style of contemporary politics.
Pam in New Mexico:
I am a 51-year-old wife and mother who has been inspired by Mr. Obama since the very beginning of his campaign, largely because he hasn't been influenced by big government. I'm so relieved to see a candidate who actually speaks for the people, young and old alike, who speaks to those who need the most help financially, who speaks about the war (or rather the way to end the war) in a way that makes us seem less like tyrants of the world and more like we're a member of a community in this big world of ours. Hooray to Mr. Obama for sticking to his principles. Keep it up and you'll be president very soon. I'm proud to say I have my bumper sticker supporting you and will continue to give financially when you ask and it is needed. I know you won't waste it!!
Margaret in Maine:
I support Senator Obama for President because our country needs a change and I hope he will bring our country together. I am 84 years old and am unable to campaign for Barack Obama door to door, but I can contribute financially. I think it is better if hundreds of thousands of individual citizens contribute small amounts than if tax dollars or large companies or lobbyists control the financing of a Presidential campaign. The best time of your life is when you are working and striving for a goal; that is when you are happiest. I have achieved my goals in my life and with what I’ve got now, I can help others, such as Senator Obama achieve their goals. I am confident that he will help us all.
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