Money!
The imprint of Barack Obama: The DNC will no longer accept contributions from federal lobbyists or take contributions from PACs
DNC: No More Contributions from Federal Lobbyists
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2008/06/dnc-no-more-con.html
June 05, 2008 7:44 AM
"It's been less than two days since he crossed the delegate threshold to become the Democratic presidential nominee and Sen. Barack Obama's mark on the party is already being felt.
On Good Morning America Thursday, ABC News' Chief Washington Correspondent George Stephanopoulos reported "the Democratic National Committee will no longer accept contributions from federal lobbyists, will no longer take contributions from PACs" in keeping with Obama's well-publicized policy. "
And....
"They've put together an incredible operation to try and win the White House back."
http://hill6.thehill.com/leading-the-news/lefts-cash-crushing-right-2008-06-03.html
Let's see what shenanigans the RNC comes up with.....