Obama Raises $52 Million in June

[helderheid]

July 17, 2008, 7:33 am
Obama Raises $52 Million in June

By Jeff Zeleny
Politics - New York Times Blog

Senator Barack Obama raised $52 million in June, his campaign announced on Thursday morning, more than twice the amount he raised one month earlier before claiming the Democratic presidential nomination.

“We have some big news we want to share with you,” campaign manager David Plouffe said in a message to supporters. “Because of your generosity and commitment, we’re reporting to the press today that this campaign is in a very strong financial position.”

The average contribution to the campaign, he said, was $68.

After breaking fund-raising records throughout the winter and spring, some supporters feared that Mr. Obama’s contributions had slowed considerably. In May, he raised $21.9 million, one of his weakest months.

When asked about the health of his fund-raising a few days ago, Mr. Obama played down any concern, telling reporters: “I think you guys should wait until we release our numbers to make a decision as to how underwhelming they are.”

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[Rosa Luxemburg]

1. EXCELLENT!

[rocktivity]

2. CUE THE VONAGE THEME!

May was the weakest month because everybody thought the election was over.

:woohoo:
rocknation

[helderheid]

3. Do you know how much in May?

[rocktivity]

6. It was about 21mil, not much more than McCain did.

Of coure the critics claimed it was because the "honeymoon was over!"

:headbang:
rocknation

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

4. And now the networks have to eat crow

so they aren't bothering to cover his fundraising numbers - at least not CNN or MSNBC this morning so far. I guess they're not wanting to point out that their line of Obama not doing so well isn't the least bit true.

[uponit7771]

8. They have to keep up the neck and neck race meme

[blonndee]

5. Dayum! Very nice indeed.

Kick.

[uponit7771]

7. 52 million with average contribution @ 68 dollars = scared SHITLESS GOP....