Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Campaign Contributions (Source: OpenSecrets.org)
Barack Obama - Rank #2 - Amount $126,349
John McCain - Rank #62 - Amount $21,550
Joe Biden - Rank #217 - Amount $3,300
Sarah Palin - Rank (none) - Amount $0
Interestingly, Barack Obama used former Fannie Mae CEO James Johnson to help vet his choice for vice president. Johnson resigned from Obama's campaign due to favorable loan deals with Countrywide Financial.
Barack Obama Taps Former Fannie Mae CEO Jim Johnton to Help Choose Running Mate
Barack Obama advisor Jim Johnson quits under fire
Obama and Jim Johnson
Obama's Economic Advisor Franklin Raines
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