Democratic Candidate Barack Obama Raises $32 Million in U.S. in January

[Hissyspit]

Source: Associated Press

Democratic candidate Barack Obama raises $32 million in US in January

By JIM KUHNHENN (Associated Press Writer)
From Associated Press
January 31, 2008 11:46 AM EST
WASHINGTON - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised $32 million (euro21.5 million) in the single month of January, matching his best three-month period last year, aides said Thursday.

The money positions Obama for the sweeping Feb. 5 primary contests, when 22 states will be in play for the Democratic nomination, which he is vying for against Hillary Rodham Clinton. Aides also announced that with their money they can now advertise his candidacy in states beyond the Super Tuesday contest next week.

Candidates in U.S. elections must raise millions to pay for advertising, particularly on television.

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[pearl]

1. Wow

Just Wow! :bounce:

[Tarheel_Dem]

2. ...

:wow: I'm looking forward to the day when money doesn't play a significant role in elections, but I have to admit, that's impressive.

[onehandle]

3. McCain raised almost nothing in January, but will be the GOP nominee.

Interesting.

[CreekDog]

5. And McCain was taking matching funds and is limited in spending

Obama is not.

[bluestateguy]

4. He's an unbelievable fund raiser

I imagine that he will be able to opt out of the federal matching funds and the stupid spending restrictions.