I am working my ass off here in Colorado’s 7th. I am seeing very positive things develop, especially since Sarah was choose.
MM - 08:09am on 09/14/2008
WASHINGTON (AP)—Sen. Barack Obama’s presidential campaign announced Sunday that it raised $66 million in August, marking another record fundraising month for the Democrat. The August total was second to the $55 million Obama raised last February.
Obama’s total for August was almost $20 million more than the $47 million Republican rival John McCain raised last month.
realitybasedbob - 08:09am on 09/14/2008
He reached the $66 million mark with help from more than a half million new donors.
Wonder how many of those new donors are US residents? Atlas Shrugs has examined some of Obama’s contributions which seem to come out in uneven dollar/ cent figures, apparently after the exchange rate from foreign currencies to dollars.
The fact that large infusions of cash may be coming into Obama’s campaign might just reflect his popularity with the Tony Rezkos of the world, and foreign citizens whose interests do not necessarily coincide with those of the American people, not the American public.
Star Tribune Minnesota Poll has John McCain and Obama dead even in Minnesota, each with 45 percent of the vote. This is a stark reversal from May, when Obama led by 13 points.
Proof - 08:09am on 09/14/2008
Obama’s total for August was almost $20 million more than the $47 million Republican rival John McCain raised last month.
The problem is that Obama is spending his (in reality, other people’s) campaign money like a drunken sailor. Or a Democrat. Let’s have another celebrity self-tribute in Berlin. Let’s set up another dazzling Roman Coliseum to give a speech from. Obama’s campaign debt is going to dwarf Hillary’s by the time this is all over.
While John McCain can only spend $84 million over the next two months after accepting that much from the public-financing system, it doesn’t cost him a dime to get it. The Obama campaign’s burn rate will be critical in determining whether he’s actually raising enough money to keep him ahead of McCain. If it costs him more than $20 million to raise that money, it’s essentially a wash — and the burn rate at Team O has been much higher than 30%. Their cash-on-hand numbers will probably tell a different story, as Obama would have to almost double McCain’s $84 million over the next two months just to stay even.
Also, money isn’t everything. Obama’s campaign could go down as the richest campaign to never win an election.
Rob - 08:09am on 09/14/2008
It is looking promising, but pride cometh before a fall, so be aware that a couple of months is an eternity in politics. The out party, especially after 8 years of an unpopular president still has the advantage. I fear McCain will have the facts in the debates, Obama the style/looks and like Kennedy versus Nixon in 1960, McCain could win on radio and lose in television.
Let’s keep hope alive (Jesse’s phrase) and yet don’t get carried away, there are still a few poles on this racetrack to cross before the finish line.
Neiman - 08:09am on 09/14/2008
The $66 million in August was second in value to $55 million from February? Looks like AP might need to get someone with some math skills to help them out…
dougee - 08:09am on 09/14/2008
pride cometh before a fall,
Actually,
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
-Proverbs 16:18
I think both “pride” and “haughty spirit” would fit the Obama campaign!
Proof - 08:09am on 09/14/2008
Democrats have a puzzle with a code name “Palin Problem”. They have to solve it, and to do it effectively, because the prize is the White House.
Sarah is everywhere these days. No matter, if there are negative responses, rumors and resentments; or praises, support and encouragements. She filled media, and not only in America. Palinmania is spreading all over the world - everybody has their opinion on the new political celebrity of US.
The Palin avalanche is winning against Obama inundation. How should Democrats defeat her? Would it be better just keep their line of campaign and ignore populist idol of Republicans? Or should they put out their claws, oppose her and show her the real politics? http://www.votetheday.com/polls/to-defeat-palin-260/ - give advice to Democrats, if you think there still is an effective advice for them…
I am working my ass off here in Colorado’s 7th. I am seeing very positive things develop, especially since Sarah was choose.
Wonder how many of those new donors are US residents? Atlas Shrugs has examined some of Obama’s contributions which seem to come out in uneven dollar/ cent figures, apparently after the exchange rate from foreign currencies to dollars.
The fact that large infusions of cash may be coming into Obama’s campaign might just reflect his popularity with the Tony Rezkos of the world, and foreign citizens whose interests do not necessarily coincide with those of the American people, not the American public.
Powerline has this:
The problem is that Obama is spending his (in reality, other people’s) campaign money like a drunken sailor. Or a Democrat. Let’s have another celebrity self-tribute in Berlin. Let’s set up another dazzling Roman Coliseum to give a speech from. Obama’s campaign debt is going to dwarf Hillary’s by the time this is all over.
Ed Morrissey:
Also, money isn’t everything. Obama’s campaign could go down as the richest campaign to never win an election.
It is looking promising, but pride cometh before a fall, so be aware that a couple of months is an eternity in politics. The out party, especially after 8 years of an unpopular president still has the advantage. I fear McCain will have the facts in the debates, Obama the style/looks and like Kennedy versus Nixon in 1960, McCain could win on radio and lose in television.
Let’s keep hope alive (Jesse’s phrase) and yet don’t get carried away, there are still a few poles on this racetrack to cross before the finish line.
The $66 million in August was second in value to $55 million from February? Looks like AP might need to get someone with some math skills to help them out…
Actually,
-Proverbs 16:18I think both “pride” and “haughty spirit” would fit the Obama campaign!
Democrats have a puzzle with a code name “Palin Problem”. They have to solve it, and to do it effectively, because the prize is the White House.
Sarah is everywhere these days. No matter, if there are negative responses, rumors and resentments; or praises, support and encouragements. She filled media, and not only in America. Palinmania is spreading all over the world - everybody has their opinion on the new political celebrity of US.
The Palin avalanche is winning against Obama inundation. How should Democrats defeat her? Would it be better just keep their line of campaign and ignore populist idol of Republicans? Or should they put out their claws, oppose her and show her the real politics? http://www.votetheday.com/polls/to-defeat-palin-260/ - give advice to Democrats, if you think there still is an effective advice for them…