[Steely Tom]

This is horrifying, because no Presidential candidate in American history has ever paid anyone to try to influence the election.

[a fool in paradise]

Obama’s team was PAYING voters on election night and the media knew.

But walking around money is apparently different.

[a fool in paradise]

Obama’s team was PAYING voters on election night and the media knew.

But walking around money is apparently different.

npr.org/sections/vox-politics/2008/11/michigan_dems_prepare_for_knoc.html

Michigan Dems Prepare For ‘Knock And Drag’ Phase
November 4, 2008

A little less than an hour before the polls close tonight, the Obama campaign will send its final shift of door-knockers out to the streets. In Michigan, the final mission of the day is called “knock and drag”: if volunteers find a Democrat who hasn’t voted, the volunteer is not to leave the doorstep until that person is off to the polling site.

The Obama campaign will also be sending volunteers out to busy precincts to keep voters from giving up. Some will be bringing water and snacks for waiting-weary voters.

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The Obama campaign openly giving treats to voters. C’mon and vote for me!

[x]

This is horrifying, because no Presidential candidate in American history has ever paid anyone to try to influence the election.

"Influence the election" is language used to make the money look like an undeclared campaign contribution or some other violation of the law.

[clearcarbon]

"This is horrifying, because no Presidential candidate in American history has ever paid anyone to try to influence the election."

They do that the moment they authorize the production of campaign buttons.