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cmmdee · October 6th, 2008, 12:18 PM

Public funding limits pushed McCain out of Michigan
By Alexander Bolton Posted: 10/04/08 10:39 AM [ET]
Barack Obama’s decision to forego public funding for his presidential campaign helped force John McCain to withdraw from Michigan, abandoning an important strategic objective, said a McCain adviser. The withdrawal was a painful decision for Sen. McCain (Ariz.), the GOP presidential nominee, who spent nearly $8 million to advertise in the state.

McCain strategists decided, however, that they had to pull out of Michigan to keep up with Sen. Obama (Ill.), the Democratic nominee, who has been allowed to raise and spend unlimited amounts on the general election because he opted out of public funds.
McCain has had to adhere to spending limits because he accepted public funds for his campaign after winning the GOP nomination in September.
“Part of it is they agreed to accept federal matching funds, which capped the money,” said Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), who has served as a regular adviser to McCain.
“Obama did not. Obama has access to a lot more money than we do,” stated the lawmaker.

TheHill.com - Public funding limits pushed McCain out of Michigan

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cmmdee Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Eva's Love Den Posts: 14,019	Public funding limits pushed McCain out of Michigan By Alexander Bolton Posted: 10/04/08 10:39 AM [ET] Barack Obama’s decision to forego public funding for his presidential campaign helped force John McCain to withdraw from Michigan, abandoning an important strategic objective, said a McCain adviser. The withdrawal was a painful decision for Sen. McCain (Ariz.), the GOP presidential nominee, who spent nearly $8 million to advertise in the state. McCain strategists decided, however, that they had to pull out of Michigan to keep up with Sen. Obama (Ill.), the Democratic nominee, who has been allowed to raise and spend unlimited amounts on the general election because he opted out of public funds. McCain has had to adhere to spending limits because he accepted public funds for his campaign after winning the GOP nomination in September. “Part of it is they agreed to accept federal matching funds, which capped the money,” said Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), who has served as a regular adviser to McCain. “Obama did not. Obama has access to a lot more money than we do,” stated the lawmaker. TheHill.com - Public funding limits pushed McCain out of Michigan