By Paddy
I don't want him to take public financing, but at least he's controlling the message.
Sen. Barack Obama said he'll accept public financing for his campaign -- which would limit the amount of spending -- only if Sen. John McCain agrees to curb spending by the Republican National Committee, according to USA Today.
Said Obama: "I won't disarm unilaterally."
Meanwhile, The Hotline notes Obama campaign manager David Plouffe used the RNC's fundraising prowess to make a general election plea to supporters for cash.