LeBron James Donated $20K to Barack Obama's Campaign

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$20,000 (that would be twenty thousand dollars) is not that much to LeBron James. He makes slightly more money than that. However, when you're talking about it as amount that's being given away to a cause, suddenly it becomes much more substantial.

For instance, let's say that cause is not so hypothetically Barack Obama's campaign fund. Which it was/is.

Entertainers who donated $28,500 to the committees include producers Frederick W. Field and Steven Bochco and his wife, Dayna, and actors Samuel L. Jackson and Edward Norton.

NBA star LeBron James donated $20,000.

In several instances, couples doubled their donations. Professional poker player Phil Ivey and his wife, Luciaetta, for example, each gave $33,100 to the Obama Victory Committee.

I think the $20,000 (emphasis mine) is a pretty interesting figure for a pretty interesting athlete, given the nature of this coming election.

It would seem far too bizarre for Bron to be aligned with John McCain, although I kind of feel like his corporate attitude gives off a bit of Republican-natured behavior.

And of course, not to trivialize 20 large, because Lord knows that is a lot of money, but relative to what LeBron makes it's not a ton. Which makes me wonder about his dedication to Barack's campaign.

On the other hand, as Clay Travis pointed out, having athletes actually flash their political beliefs through public financial endorsements is a nice growing trend in America, so maybe I shouldn't be so cynical.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

7-28-2008 @ 6:49PM

m. Alana said...

Campaign laws restrict donations to 2,300 dollars per contributer (4,600 if they choose to contribute as a couple). All the rest of the money donated - as in most fundraisers - goes to the Democratic National Committee, and other Democrat organizations (or to the RNC and Republican organizations). Just, you know, so you know. Me, I think it's good when any young person, particularly one in the public eye like LeBron, chooses to involve him or herself in politics.

7-28-2008 @ 7:24PM

petejayhawk said...

Brinson, you know this post'll bring the crazies out of the woodwork. Either well or poorly done. Not sure which.

7-29-2008 @ 12:17AM

George B Vieto said...

Birds of a feather do flock together.

7-29-2008 @ 2:59AM

mistersoul said...

"And of course, not to trivialize 20 large, because Lord knows that is a lot of money (like 40 posts worth here) "

Are you saying you get paid 500 dollars every time you post a few paragraphs of regurgitated drivel? Congratulations, you have the stupidest boss in the world.

7-29-2008 @ 3:23AM

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7-29-2008 @ 6:07PM

Shawn said...

20K is 20K no matter what the income level of the giver. To be a cyncic about that is like saying that Oprah or Bill Gates should contribute to every charity just because they have a gazillion dollars. I don't think it's anyone's place to evaluate how much a person gives relative to a given cause.

7-30-2008 @ 2:30PM

hootie_69 said...

Good point but Gates is bad example, he has given away something like 65% of his money.

7-31-2008 @ 6:49PM

Ashley Sue said...

CLARIFICATION:

there IS a $2,300 limitation to giving to a campaign, with the rest going to the DNC (or whatever political committee), but some of you did not read the details. He gave it to the Obama Victory Committee, as several "stars" have... a campaign committee working to get Obama elected without actually being a part of the actual federal political committee. It's a way to find a loophole and give more.