GOP frets over Democratic fundraising

[UpInArms]

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON - For Republicans, watching Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama fight for supremacy in fundraising is not just a spectator sport. It is a look into the future, and the GOP isn't cheering.

Obama and Clinton together raked in as much as seven times as much cash in February as John McCain, the all-but-certain Republican nominee.

The Democrats, particularly Obama, are also developing a broad base of fervent donors whose help goes beyond sending money.

Some Republicans are sounding alarms.

"Since the midterm election of 2006, Democrats have had an enthusiasm gap with Republicans," said GOP strategist Scott Reed. "They have big crowds, raise more money and appear to have more excitement on the campaign trail. Couple this with turnout numbers, which are off the charts, and Republicans are going to have a big challenge in the fall."

Obama raised $36 million in January. Clinton aides said she raised $35 million in February, and estimates for Obama place his haul for the month at more than $50 million. McCain, who raised about $12 million in January, is on a similar pace for February, according to his campaign.

Such a money advantage could mean that for the first time since post-Watergate campaign finance laws, a presidential candidate may forgo public financing for the general election. That would mean turning aside $85 million for September and October on the assumption that he or she could raise more.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080301/ap_on_el_pr/campaign_money

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The Greedy Old Pigs are history.

[Nitrogenica]

1. This is a long term problem for the GOP.

I'm fairly certain they are going to be paying for their blunderous policies for many many years.

Their whole ideology is strung together by an army of unlikeable pundits who have little credibility left, if any.

History will not be kind.

[annabanana]

2. The longer that the congressional repugs prop up the criminal enterprise

known as "the Bush Administration"... the longer they will be in the wilderness.

[frog92969]

7. And then they take offence when we call them knuckle draggers.

Too dumb to let go of the anchor.

[Gman]

3. "...and Republicans are going to have a big challenge in the fall."

understatement of the month.

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

4. Power to the People

It's nice to have the advantage in an election for once. Republicans can't compete on the money side, and even if they could, they lose out in terms of sheer popular support.

[Historic NY]

5. I'm telling all my Gooper friends to empty their bank accounts...

you should too.

[frog92969]

6. They should be afraid.

It does look like we'll have a tamperproof majority THIS time.

Could give new meaning to the term "Whig out".

[mwb970]

8. Who would give money to Republicans now?

Talk about being on the wrong side of history! It's a waste of money.

[tanyev]

9. Oh, stop! I need to go get a hanky!

:nopity:

[IndyOp]

10. There, there.... Now, now....

Dab your eyes and then blow...


:hug:

:rofl:

[tanyev]

12. Thank you.

So upsetting....*sniff*



:rofl:

[ellie]

11. Bwahahahahaha!

I have nothing more to add except, Bwahahahahahaha!

[Norrin Radd]

13. Send them bootstraps.

I thought they worshipped at the altar of Selfishness? Why would their supporters support?

[kath]

14. Fret away, you mofos.

Eat shit and die!

[Tempest]

15. Because of this, the Repugs are planning on stealing the election again

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/McCamy%20Taylor/155