Fundraising When it comes to contributions from housing- and mortgage-related corporations, the two candidates are fairly even. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, McCain has raised $4.6 million from the construction industry and $25 million from the finance, insurance and real estate industries. Obama has raised $3.3 million from the construction industry and $27.4 million from the finance, insurance and real estate industries.The most infamous executive behind the mortgage meltdown, former Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo, contributed to two presidential contenders: Democrat Bill Richardson and Republican Rudolph Giuliani. He gave to neither McCain nor Obama. advertisementRelated Links:Rates at 50-year lowRate Roundup: March 26Skip biweekly mortgageRelated Articles:Rate recordCost of fleeing mortgageRate Trend IndexRelated articlesMortgage Matters blogWhat's in McCain's mortgage plan?FAQ: Paulson's plan and the Treasury bailout
Obama has raised $3.3 million from the construction industry and $27.4 million from the finance, insurance and real estate industries.
The most infamous executive behind the mortgage meltdown, former Countrywide CEO Angelo Mozilo, contributed to two presidential contenders: Democrat Bill Richardson and Republican Rudolph Giuliani. He gave to neither McCain nor Obama.
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