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Embattled Executive David Rubin Gave Thousands to Campaign

President-elect Barack Obama took big money from a man at the center of a federal probe that has forced one of Obama's top Cabinet picks to withdraw. Financial records show the Obama campaign got more than $30,000 from California financier David Rubin, the target of an investigation into donations and possible "pay-to-play" deals involving New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, Obama's pick for commerce secretary. Richardson removed himself from consideration for the post Sunday, saying the ongoing... Full Story
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