Obama raises $10 million after Palin speech

[JudynTX]

:wow

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

Obama spokesman Bill Burton said Palin's address, heavily laced with digs at Obama, prompted an outpouring of donations from more than 130,000 donors.

"We're up over the previous record and the number is still climbing the more Palin's attacks are covered on cable and network news," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said.

The Republican National Committee announced earlier Thursday, at mid-afternoon, that it had raised well in excess of $1 million since Palin's speech. Republicans expect Palin to mobilize their donors. But the Obama camp promptly used the speech as a fundraising hook, sending an overnight e-mail to supporters to contribute.

McCain can no longer raise private donations for his campaign because he has decided to accept $85 million in public financing for the fall campaign. The Republican National Committee, however, can continue to raise money through its victory fund. His campaign reported raising $47 million in August, an impressive amount for the Arizona senator that broke his previous record.

Obama is not accepting the public funds and is continuing to raise money from private donors. Fundraisers have said he and the Democratic National Committee will have to raise more than $100 million in September to stay ahead of McCain.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26551384/

[florige]

:wow

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

Obama spokesman Bill Burton said Palin's address, heavily laced with digs at Obama, prompted an outpouring of donations from more than 130,000 donors.

"We're up over the previous record and the number is still climbing the more Palin's attacks are covered on cable and network news," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said.

The Republican National Committee announced earlier Thursday, at mid-afternoon, that it had raised well in excess of $1 million since Palin's speech. Republicans expect Palin to mobilize their donors. But the Obama camp promptly used the speech as a fundraising hook, sending an overnight e-mail to supporters to contribute.

McCain can no longer raise private donations for his campaign because he has decided to accept $85 million in public financing for the fall campaign. The Republican National Committee, however, can continue to raise money through its victory fund. His campaign reported raising $47 million in August, an impressive amount for the Arizona senator that broke his previous record.

Obama is not accepting the public funds and is continuing to raise money from private donors. Fundraisers have said he and the Democratic National Committee will have to raise more than $100 million in September to stay ahead of McCain.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26551384/





That is alot of freakin cash just to raise in one month... That must really suck if you raise that kinda cash only to lose the election.

[Bartleby]

That is alot of freakin cash just to raise in one month... That must really suck if you raise that kinda cash only to lose the election.

It's one of the big reasons Obama beat Clinton and why he won't lose in November.

[Supergirl]

:wow

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

Obama spokesman Bill Burton said Palin's address, heavily laced with digs at Obama, prompted an outpouring of donations from more than 130,000 donors.

"We're up over the previous record and the number is still climbing the more Palin's attacks are covered on cable and network news," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said.

The Republican National Committee announced earlier Thursday, at mid-afternoon, that it had raised well in excess of $1 million since Palin's speech. Republicans expect Palin to mobilize their donors. But the Obama camp promptly used the speech as a fundraising hook, sending an overnight e-mail to supporters to contribute.

McCain can no longer raise private donations for his campaign because he has decided to accept $85 million in public financing for the fall campaign. The Republican National Committee, however, can continue to raise money through its victory fund. His campaign reported raising $47 million in August, an impressive amount for the Arizona senator that broke his previous record.

Obama is not accepting the public funds and is continuing to raise money from private donors. Fundraisers have said he and the Democratic National Committee will have to raise more than $100 million in September to stay ahead of McCain.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26551384/

AWESOME. :flag:

[florige]

It's one of the big reasons Obama beat Clinton and why he won't lose in November.



I betcha 3/4 of that 100 mil is going right into OH,FL,PA,MI.

[JoeChalupa]

Whoohoo!!!


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[sabar]

It is hard to be proud of a political system where you buy your way into office. Its somewhat disturbing that hard working average americans are so willing to elect the elite of society into a position of legal power.

[angel_luv]

McCain can no longer raise private donations for his campaign because he has decided to accept $85 million in public financing for the fall campaign.

Obama is not accepting the public funds and is continuing to raise money from private donors.

That's interesting. I wonder which strategy will work out better.

[DarkReign]

It is hard to be proud of a political system where you buy your way into office. Its somewhat disturbing that hard working average americans are so willing to elect the elite of society into a position of legal power.


:tu

[spursfan09]

:wow

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

Obama spokesman Bill Burton said Palin's address, heavily laced with digs at Obama, prompted an outpouring of donations from more than 130,000 donors.

"We're up over the previous record and the number is still climbing the more Palin's attacks are covered on cable and network news," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said.

The Republican National Committee announced earlier Thursday, at mid-afternoon, that it had raised well in excess of $1 million since Palin's speech. Republicans expect Palin to mobilize their donors. But the Obama camp promptly used the speech as a fundraising hook, sending an overnight e-mail to supporters to contribute.

McCain can no longer raise private donations for his campaign because he has decided to accept $85 million in public financing for the fall campaign. The Republican National Committee, however, can continue to raise money through its victory fund. His campaign reported raising $47 million in August, an impressive amount for the Arizona senator that broke his previous record.

Obama is not accepting the public funds and is continuing to raise money from private donors. Fundraisers have said he and the Democratic National Committee will have to raise more than $100 million in September to stay ahead of McCain.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26551384/

:tu

[101A]

Millions of liberals saw the speech, and many of them, after the speech, felt the need to give to the Obama campaign some money?

Speech must have been pretty good.

[Anti.Hero]

That's weird. One of Obama's financial managers was on Laura Ingram today crying about how they would fall 10-20 mil behind McCain by the end. I knew he was bs'ing.

I've heard conflicting reports about the fund raising. I saw a report saying reps got 7 mil after Palin was announced as VP.

[angel_luv]

I think it is ridiculous the amounts of money people are allowed to spend campaigning.

Think about it- regardless of the outcome, half of the money spent campaigning ( the money spent by the election loser) will be for naught.

[boutons_]

"will be for naught."

Come on, like the lost War on Drugs, the Iraq war-for-oil, all that campaign money goes into somebodys' pockets, not down the toilet. It's called the Campaign Business.

And of course big donors then call in later for ambassadorships, tax breaks, subsidies, etc.

The payback from poilticians to donors is how elections are bought and sold, disenfranchising sheeple who think their votes count. Only money counts.

[angel_luv]

"will be for naught."

Come on, like the lost War on Drugs, the Iraq war-for-oil, all that campaign money goes into somebodys' pockets, not down the toilet. It's called the Campaign Business.

And of course big donors then call in later for ambassadorships, tax breaks, subsidies, etc.

The payback from poilticians to donors is how elections are bought and sold, disenfranchising sheeple who think their votes count. Only money counts.


You are right... I should have specified that it is a waste when it comes to the well being of most of the population.

[VaSpursFan]

like him or hate him...his campaign operations and strategy in utilizing the web are brilliant. his campaign is run more efficiently than some corporations.

[Oh, Gee!!]

like him or hate him...his campaign operations and strategy in utilizing the web are brilliant. his campaign is run more efficiently than some corporations.

but he has no executive leadership skills, so don't vote for him

[Anti.Hero]

"will be for naught."

Come on, like the lost War on Drugs, the Iraq war-for-oil, all that campaign money goes into somebodys' pockets, not down the toilet. It's called the Campaign Business.

And of course big donors then call in later for ambassadorships, tax breaks, subsidies, etc.

The payback from poilticians to donors is how elections are bought and sold, disenfranchising sheeple who think their votes count. Only money counts.

Don't forget the war on poverty :bking

Hell, look at Chicago now.

[Anti.Hero]

but he has no executive leadership skills, so don't vote for him

We aren't. Palin for Prez!!!

[Oh, Gee!!]

Palin for Prez!!!

[Mccain snoring in the background]

[VaSpursFan]

but he has no executive leadership skills, so don't vote for him

i don't want to vote for either of these guys but that's my personal gripe with a two party system that gives me two crappy candidates to pick from. i would like to see a real, viable 3rd or even 4th party develop to keep things honest and force candidates to actually do what they promise and pander less. now, we simply alternate when one party fucks up.

that said, does mccain have executive leadership skills? technically, the only person in the race with those skills would be Gov. Palin. furthermore, if that was a requisite, shouldn't the constitution be amended to include this? it's lame rhetoric.

edited: i think i missed the sarcasm...i'm a newbie in the political forum :lol

[Jelly]

It is hard to be proud of a political system where you buy your way into office. Its somewhat disturbing that hard working average americans are so willing to elect the elite of society into a position of legal power.

No, it isn't hard to be proud of. The candidates are being financed (at least Obama is) by voluntary donations from millions of us... the American people who want to see them in office). The more people who believe in your campaign and get behind your cause, the more money you can raise. That's stating the obvious, but this "buying your way into office" is an inaccurate reflection of our system and a cheap statement that too many people just lazily flog around. Obama has well over a million financial backers who are just ordinary citizens, like me. Unlike tapping into wealthy backers who can send in $2300 a pop, he appealed to average citizens, some who only sent in $5. I could only send in $25.

As far as electing the "elite". We're not exactly looking for aristocracy or blue blood are we? Elite in this country means you have been extremely successful. And if you look at the backgrounds of most presidential candidates in history, most of them had humble or working class backgrounds and MADE their way through their own hard work, intelligence and determination. That's how people like Obama get into elite colleges like Harvard, advance quickly in their careers and become "elite". Who would you want running the country? A flunkie from SAC? The employee of the month at your local Blockbuster? Personally, I'll take the elite intellectual over Joe Schmoe from Taco Cabana.

[PixelPusher]

We aren't. Palin for Prez!!!
You need to attend a junior high civics class for a refresher on how presidential elections work.

[dg7md]

Hey, like 10 bucks of that is my money!

[angel_luv]

I want to know how he got my e-mail since the only political event I attended was the Barack Obama rally in San Marcus, and the e-mail address I gave out then was not the one on which I received this.





Dear Friend,

When I formally accepted our Party's nomination at the Republican National Convention, I had you and every other American who has rallied to our cause in my heart and on my mind. I thank you, once again, for all you have done.

As we move forward, we enter a new phase in the campaign -- the General Election. It will be hard-fought and difficult. The political tide is pulling against our Party and the media is practically giddy in their affectionate coverage of Barack Obama and the Democrats.

The situation is serious but certainly not hopeless. We can win, as we have in the past, if we unite together for these remaining 60 days until the election.

But we must do it now!

I urgently need you to redouble your commitment to our cause by making a secure online contribution of $2,000, $1,000, $500, $250, $100, $50 or $25 to provide RNC Victory 2008 the backing it needs as we begin the General Election campaign in earnest.

We need to raise $50 million for Victory 2008 in September alone to keep pace with the Obama-Biden Democrats. These funds are critically important for voter identification, organization and get-out-the-vote efforts that will make all the difference between winning and losing on Election Day.

Remember, in 2000 and 2004, the difference in the election was just a handful of votes in a few precincts in key states. When you consider that $50 is about what it costs to turn-out 150 voters, you can see how every contribution matters.

So please make a secure online contribution of $2,000, $1,000, $500, $250, $100, $50 or $25 to RNC Victory 2008 to help our Party kick-off the General Election phase of the campaign with the greatest strength possible.

With your support for RNC Victory 2008 today, we can reform our government and lead America to prosperity and peace. Please let me hear from you soon.

Sincerely,



John McCain

P.S. We have now entered the final phase in the campaign -- the General Election. It will be hard-fought and difficult. But I know with friends like you standing with us, we can win on November 4th. The best thing you can do right now to help our Party is to make a secure online contribution of $2,000, $1,000, $500, $250, $100, $50 or $25 to RNC Victory 2008 today. Thank you

No way, Jose!

[angel_luv]

Ugh- I think my e-mail provider gave Senator McCain's camp my e-mail.

I am sick of Senator Barack's e-mails as well, but I signed up for them so that was my bad.


And at least Senator Barack's e-mail forwards are addressed to me personally.