Susie Tompkins Buell, 2004. (© AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Cranky rich lady refuses to donate to Obama

2/18/2012

A loaded San Francisco philanthropist had an entire article in the San Francisco Chronicle dedicated to her for her refusal to give President Barack Obama any of her money. Susie Tompkins Buell, a co-founder of clothing company Esprit, is one of the most generous donors to the Democratic Party. She says she hasn't - and won't - give him any money because he needs to be a better leader. Buell, who has given $25 million in the past 10 years to political and charitable causes, says she's disappointed in Obama's leadership on environmental issues.

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