President Obama 's transition team has taken steps to keep lobbyists out of transition . CNN -- After raising a staggering amount of money for the general election , President-elect Barack Obama must now rake in more cash for his transition and inauguration . Presidents usually turn to private donors to help with inauguration . Bush raised $ 42.8 million for second inauguration , mostly from corporate donors . Obama can not use money left over from general fund for transition .
President Obama 's transition team has taken steps to keep lobbyists out of transition . Presidents usually turn to private donors to help with inauguration . Bush raised $ 42.8 million for second inauguration , mostly from corporate donors . Obama can not use money left over from general fund for transition .