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Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's fundraising machine has been fueled in part by small contributions from online donors. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Are small campaign donors making a difference?

Broadcast: Midmorning, 05/13/2008, 9:06 a.m.

Studies by campaign finance watchdogs show more smaller donations flowing to Democratic campaigns. But that doesn't mean big money donors are not having an impact as well. A look at whether campaigns are getting more or less democratic and transparent.

Guests

Steve Weissman: Associate director of policy at Campaign Finance Institute.

Kenneth Mayer: Professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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