Originally Posted by dc_dux

Some take more than others.

Contributions from lobbyists (not PAC money, but individual contributions from persons who list their occupation as lobbyist on the FEC reporting forms):

Clinton - $764,142
McCain - $422,376
Obama - $87,108

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres08/select.asp?Ind=K02

This was through 12/31/07 when Clinton was the front-runner and presumed nominee.

Perhaps Obama's lobbyists contributions will rise now that he is the man to beat, or perhaps he will turn them down....we shall see.