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Obama, McCain Nearly Tied In Modest Campaign Donations From Defense Industry

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Monday, July 14th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford White House rivals Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) continue to garner similar campaign donation totals from defense contractors, though neither appear to have strong financial support from the industry, newly compiled campaign finance data shows. McCain had a modest lead in donations from the defense industry as of May 30, garnering $339,604 compared to Obama's $335,385, according to an analysis of Federal Election Commission (FEC) data released last week by the Center for Responsive Politics…

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