Campaign Contributions & Finance CE.

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1. By January of 2008, how much money had the following people raised for their campaigns? (I am looking for total receipt numbers) Please round to the nearest millionth. Obama _______________________ McCain _______________________ Clinton _________________________ Paul ___________________________

2. How much money did Hillary Clinton spend on her campaign? ________________________ 3. How much money did John McCain spend on his campaign? __________________________ 4. Click on the interactive fundraising map. Which person lead fundraising in the following states? Virginia _________________ California _______________ Texas ________________ Nebraska _______________ Indiana ________________ Hawaii ________________

5. Why do you feel candidates must spend and raise so much money to run for office?

6. Do you feel having to raise and spend so much money is good or bad? Explain your answer.