What Google could gain from an Obama White House

20.10.2008
Barack Obama is building some for the home stretch of his presidential campaign. Google CEO says he's officially endorsing Obama and will join him at rallies and events over the coming days. Schmidt had previously served as an informal adviser to the Democratic campaign.

While Schmidt has made it abundantly clear his support is personal and not on behalf of Google, the exec's position is undoubtedly the driving force of his influence -- and his search engine colleagues seem to be okay with it, if their donations serve as any sign. Google workers have given a total of US$487,355 to Obama's campaign, , and only $20,600 to John McCain's.

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Obama has long been touted as . His campaign has created everything from an iPhone app to a text-centric communication system for supporters, while McCain has made headlines for his general . Still, when it comes to , both senators have taken their share of stands. So what would Google stand to gain from an Obama election?

-- A Possible Position

There have already been calls for Schmidt to Obama has within his cabinet. Many have speculated that it may not be a long-shot at all. Schmidt himself, when asked about the possibility, has only indicated he's "very busy running Google."