Obama Bonuses

- Obama staffers can keep their computers and BlackBerrys, if they pay taxes on themNew York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash, BlackBerrys, laptops (November 14, 2008)
- Obama raised more than $600 million during his campaignNew York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash, BlackBerrys, laptops (November 14, 2008)
- Bonuses for Obama staffers estimated at $3 millionNew York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash, BlackBerrys, laptops (November 14, 2008)
- Hilary Rodham Clinton is hoping to get $8 million to pay off her debtNew York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash, BlackBerrys, laptops (November 14, 2008)
- Obama can't legally use his campaign funds to pay off Clinton's debtNew York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash, BlackBerrys, laptops (November 14, 2008)

According to unnamed sources talking to the New York Daily News, campaign staff on the Barack Obama election team will be able to keep their computers and BlackBerrys, and get a month's salary as a bonus. The move is quite rare in political campaigns, which typically finish up spending every last nickel to get the candidate elected. By comparison, John McCain will give substantially smaller bonuses to some of his staff; and Hillary Rodham Clinton is still deep in debt after the end of her campaign.New York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash... (November 14, 2008)
Quotes
"It was totally unexpected, and you can't believe how helpful this is with the holidays coming. A lot of people thought they were going to be broke and would have to try to find a job in this rotten economy. It's a huge help."—Unnamed staff memberNew York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash, BlackBerrys, laptops (November 14, 2008)
"They certainly didn't pay bonuses in the McCain campaign."—Unnamed McCain stafferNew York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash, BlackBerrys, laptops (November 14, 2008)
"I've heard of two weeks [pay] before, but nothing beyond that. This is very generous."—Unnamed veteran political operativeNew York Daily News: Barack Obama gives campaign staffers extra cash, BlackBerrys, laptops (November 14, 2008)

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