Raptor,

You neglected to mention Obama's '05, '06, and '07 numbers, all of which argue against your position:

2007 $4139965 $240470 5.8%

2006 $983826 $60307 6.1%

2005 $1655106 $77315 4.7%

Also, you base your argument on, 'It seems to me,' 'They also seem to say,' 'I think if they believe,' 'I think,' and so on. This is not the best way to prove someone else is being a hypocrite.

Look, I think all of these donation amounts are really weak, both Palin's and Obama's (and especially Biden's, assuming they are as you list). But it's hard for me to see how Obama's a hypocrite based on the available information.

I have a feeling neither of us will convince the other, so pardon me if I abandon this thread; I don't mean to duck a debate, just have a lot of work to do and I'm not sure how much more productive this argument will be. Still, last word to you. Cheers.