CNN is reporting the good news that John Edwards has raised more than $14 million dollars in the first quarter, exceeding the campaign's budget for the year. More than 80% of the contributions were $100 or less, a significant indicator of the depth of his support. Here are some of the significant numbers reported by the campaign:
- More than $14 million raised total
- More than 40,000 contributors from across the country.
- 80 percent of contributions were $100 or less
- $3.3 million raised from online contributions.
- Around $1 million raised in general election funds.
Hillary Clinton declined to say what portion of her first quarter contributions were general election contributions. Such contributions must be placed in escrow and cannot be spent during the primary. If the candidate does not get the Party's nomination, then those contributions are returned to the donors.
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I care about these numbers as the Dems are kickin' butt in general in fundraising.
I've seen some folks on the Daily Kos and other places they want a change for someone who is for the general public, and that is John Edwards.
Thanks for posting info here. I hope we meet sometime. I've linked your blog to mine to get better ideas on what others in the country think of progressive ideas.
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