Political fundraising is tougher these days - Kansas City Star

Political fundraising is tougher these days - Kansas City Star: "Political fundraising.

“It’s definitely tougher to raise money,” said Sharon Hoffman, who is organizing a $250-per-person pass-the-hat gathering planned for this week in Kansas City. “It’s the economy, and that makes sense.”

Republican operative Jeff Roe agrees: “People are being pickier with their money.”"

Political donors show no signs of recession | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Montgomery Advertiser

Political donors show no signs of recession | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Montgomery Advertiser: "f Montgomerians are struggling through this recession, you wouldn't know it by looking at the list of contributors in the special mayoral election."

Donor fatigue setting in for some Obama supporters -- chicagotribune.com

Donor fatigue setting in for some Obama supporters -- chicagotribune.com: "Text size: increase text sizedecrease text size
Donor fatigue setting in for some Obama supporters
Some supporters weary of continuing barrage of e-mails seeking donations on president-elect's behalf

By John McCormick | Tribune reporter
January 15, 2009

Barack Obama supporter Ellyn Nugent says she feels like she is stuck in some kind of endless public broadcasting fundraising pitch.

'Frankly, I am tired of David Plouffe . . . continuing to appeal for my money,' the Chicago resident said of the stream of fundraising e-mails she continues to receive from Obama's campaign manager and others."