Mr. Obama's spokesman, Bill Burton, said the senator was one of several politicians who intervened because the project was important to local residents.

Bill Burton, a spokesman for the Obama campaign, said: "It was an important distinction that emerged at the debate.

Bill Burton, a spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said the party remained proud of all its veterans.

The spokesman, Bill Burton, said that accepting help from people who had just left lobbying did not breach the campaign's policy.

"Yeah, we're happy," said Bill Burton, a spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Bill Burton says I arrived battered and bedraggled at the back door of his restaurant, asking him to call Chief Porter.

To Bill Burton, Wyatt said, "How many beers has he had?"

Bill Burton, the casino gambling guide, simply loves what he calls, "the game."

Bill Burton, his spokesman, said the senator had not believed that such diversified holdings needed to be in a blind trust.

"The Obama campaign isn't about dollars raised," said Bill Burton, a spokesman.