Populum Test Server » Did Obama Beat Clinton Fundraising?

Obama raised over $25 million. He raised his money from more people than Hillary. But the real question is, did he raise more money that could be spent on the primary than Hillary.

Hillary reported raising $26 million altogether, this past quarter, but has not reported, yet, how much of that was money that could only be used for the general election. Reports indicate that her fundraising efforts sought to get the double $2300 maximum-- $2300 for the primary and $2300 for the general election.
Reports suggest that Obama's fundraising was focused on the primary. it is possible that by this measure, Obama may have beaten Hillary.

We won't know until Hillary reports her numbers. Want to guess why there's such a delay?

Rob Kall is executive editor and publisher of OpEdNews.com, President of Futurehealth, Inc, inventor . He is also published regularly on the Huffingtonpost.com and is a columnist with Northstarwriters.com. He is a frequent Speaker on Politics, Impeachment, The art, science and power of story, heroes and the hero's journey, Positive Psychology, Stress, Biofeedback and a wide range of subjects. He is a campaign consultant specializing in tapping the power of stories for issue positioning, stump speeches and debates. He recently retired as organizer of several conferences, including StoryCon, the Summit Meeting on the Art, Science and Application of Story and The Winter Brain Meeting on neurofeedback, biofeedback, Optimal Functioning and Positive Psychology. See more of his articles here and, older ones, here.

To learn more about me and OpEdNews.com, check out this article.

and there are Rob's quotes, here. To Watch me on youtube, having a lively conversation with John Conyers, Chair of the House Judiciary committee, click here Now, wouldn't you like to see me on the political news shows, representing progressives. If so, tell your favorite shows to bring me on and refer them to this youtube video

My radio show, The Rob Kall Show, runs 9-10 PM EST Wednesday evenings, on AM 1360, WNJC and is archived on www.whiterosesociety.org Or listen to it streaming, live at either www.wnjc1360.com or here.

Or check the archived interviews at: whiterosesociety.org

Follow me on Twitter

A few declarations. -While I'm registered as a Democrat, I consider myself to be a dynamic critic of the Democratic party, just as, well, not quite as much, but almost as much as I am a critic of republicans. -My articles express my personal opinion, not the opinion of this website.

Recent press coverage in the Wall Street Journal: Party's Left Pushes for a Seat at the Table

	Contact Author
	Contact Editor
	View Other Articles by Author

Bookmark this page: (what's this?)

(More...)

Comments: Expand Shrink Hide

11 comments

Peggy McCann is a mother and writer living in Greensboro, NC.
Peggy McCannPeggy McCann is a mother and writer living in Greensboro, NC.

Hillary

I've heard that the word is that Hillary doesn't have nearly that much to spend on the primaries. Hold on to your hats kids. It's gonna be a fun ride.

by Peggy McCann (18 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 34 comments) on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 12:21:43 PM

I am a grassroots political activist from Austin, TX
Robert MorrowI am a grassroots political activist from Austin, TX

OBAMA would be MUCH better than Hillary

check out my web site: www.1984ArkansasMotherOfTheYear.com
(still under construction)

by Robert Morrow (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 3 comments) on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 2:09:10 PM

blue collar worker/activist
mike wygantblue collar worker/activist

SAD

i think it's a sad statement of what "democracy" has become. instead of talking about who stands for what, and who is the better candidate, all anybody cares about is how much MONEY they have. we all know where the money comes from, so it's the same 'ol sh*t all over again!

by mike wygant (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 287 comments) on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 4:33:02 PM

84 year old liberal Democrat and atheist Married 62 years, four children, seven grandchildren. Military service (1939 through 1945) with California National Guard, 185th Inf. , Company M (pvt), USN, Patrol Squadron Eleven (y2c), and USMC (1st Lt.). Undergraduate major military science at Carrol College, Helena, Montana, and University of California, Berkeley: USC law school.Professional career, mainly sole practioner, criminal and family l...

to see more of bio, click on member name
Alden Mason84 year old liberal Democrat and atheist Married 62 years, four children, seven grandchildren. Military service (1939 through 1945) with California National Guard, 185th Inf. , Company M (pvt), USN, Patrol Squadron Eleven (y2c), and USMC (1st Lt.). Undergraduate major military science at Carrol College, Helena, Montana, and University of California, Berkeley: USC law school.Professional career, mainly sole practioner, criminal and family l...

to see more of bio, click on member name

Who Cares?

The question is not how much but from whom. The identities of the donors is the best evidence of the position of the candidate on the issues that concern the electorate. In some instances a campaign contribution is nothing more than a bribe. In most instances the same special interest will contribute in varying amount to each of the candidates.

I want to bring the troops home, not just from Iraq but from the some 700 + military installations we have in foreign countries. I don't want to support a candidate who is receiving the bulk of his or her campaign contributions from the military-industrial complex, neocons, or other special interests that are transforming our constitutional republic into a militant empire.

by Alden Mason (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 29 comments) on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 6:01:43 PM

.
TomK .

Money is the only thing

So this is the 'democracy' US wants to export. The presidential race has degenerated into a business to bring in the maximum revenue. The candidate with the highest income and can spin the biggest brainwashing marketing campaign automatically wins the race. Oh yes, I almost forgot the votes. That's just the rubber stamp, just like a banana republic 'electing' its dictator.

by TomK (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 253 comments) on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 11:01:04 PM

Lauria Hale

Sad, indeed

It is not only sad, it is proof there will never be anything other than the dysfunctional two party system under which our nation stagnates. Our nation has strayed so far away from the principles upon which it was founded. There is no true representation for the people, by the people. Only the wealthy have the opportunity to seek the highest offices in the land. Then, the ones who get elected are so beholden to those who hold the purse strings, they have little concern or time for "the people." Elections are no longer about issues. They are about who has the big bucks for tv ads and smear campaigns. The winners of the party primaries are often not the best, but instead are the most monied. Issues are merely a sideshow, rarely the focus. Sad, indeed.

by Lauria Hale (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 38 comments) on Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at 11:30:35 PM

I am a 63 year old semi retired citizen who has always believed that we live in the greatest country in the world. I am now deeply concerned about the direction our country is headed. I pray for the future of our young ones.
Ron McCallieI am a 63 year old semi retired citizen who has always believed that we live in the greatest country in the world. I am now deeply concerned about the direction our country is headed. I pray for the future of our young ones.

the money

There is a solution. Public financing. You can then and only then elect the public officials that really want to do something for democracy. someone who will represent the people instead of the special interests. Come on people, wake up! Get behind the real solutions. Pass it on!

by Ron McCallie (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 74 comments) on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 12:18:57 AM

American against War and Violence. Writer, English Teacher, Inventor, Creator of the First Manmade Floating Farm On The Ocean.... My companies name is ACET: Algae Charcoal Ethanol Technicorp. We grow Algae for Oil.
Dom JermanoAmerican against War and Violence. Writer, English Teacher, Inventor, Creator of the First Manmade Floating Farm On The Ocean.... My companies name is ACET: Algae Charcoal Ethanol Technicorp. We grow Algae for Oil.

Just ask Rudy!

Money is the winner, Money is the winner. Not on my watch, sorry Rob, sorry folks. That is the trouble. People who got the money to give should be doing the bragging right? Not the receipient! And why does it cost so much for a campaign? It seems to get more and more and more expensive all the time. Is that what democracy is all about$ I really think it should be a test of wills and character, and good marks that determine the President. Not the bankrolls. No matter how much anyone gets, it will never equal the amount stolen from the WTC on 911. Just ask Rudy!

by Dom Jermano (20 articles, 0 quicklinks, 40 diaries, 930 comments) on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 3:53:36 AM

Rob Kall is executive editor and publisher of OpEdNews.com, President of Futurehealth, Inc, inventor . He is also published regularly on the Huffingtonpost.com and is a columnist with Northstarwriters.com. He is a frequent Speaker on Politics, Impeachment, The art, science and power of story, heroes and the hero's journey, Positive Psychology, Stress, Biofeedback and a wide range of subjects. He is a campaign consultant specializing in tapping the power of stories for issue positioning, stump s...

to see more of bio, click on member name
Rob KallRob Kall is executive editor and publisher of OpEdNews.com, President of Futurehealth, Inc, inventor . He is also published regularly on the Huffingtonpost.com and is a columnist with Northstarwriters.com. He is a frequent Speaker on Politics, Impeachment, The art, science and power of story, heroes and the hero's journey, Positive Psychology, Stress, Biofeedback and a wide range of subjects. He is a campaign consultant specializing in tapping the power of stories for issue positioning, stump s...

to see more of bio, click on member name

Taking the Money out of the Election Equation

The ideal solution is to take the money out of the equation-- by requiring TV networks and stations to provide free advertising time to qualified candidates.

But any candidate who advocates for this will be brutally attacked by the media he or she proposes to take income from.

The money raised in this latest news cycle is not corporate. It is from individuals, with a maximum of $2300 for the primaries and $2300 for the general election.

The fact that Obama raised it from 100,000 plus people suggests that the average contribution was $250. Obama raised 50% more money on line than Hillary, which is also a sign of grass roots fundraising. I don't think corporations give on-line. Corporations give through PACs.

These numbers are one measure that is data-based, not poll based. They show actual numbers of people who put their money where their mouths are.

I haven't decided who to back yet, though Hillary is not at the top of my list.

BTW, probably the best coverage of polls and such for the primary is at mydd.com. Chris Bowers is a real whiz at this stuff.

It's useful to recall that early on in the 2004 race, Howard Dean was far ahead of other candidates in fundraising. Bottom line, money is raised to buy TV time. But the networks are free to portray candidates any way they want. If they choose to capture, for any of this year's crop of candidates, a Howard-Dean-Yee-Haw moment, they can intentionally destroy that candidate, just like they destroyed Dean.

by Rob Kall (890 articles, 4057 quicklinks, 350 diaries, 1922 comments) on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 8:07:06 AM

Robert Chapman is greatly interested in developing political awareness among as many people as possible.
Robert ChapmanRobert Chapman is greatly interested in developing political awareness among as many people as possible.

Did Obama Beat Clinton Fundraising

Uncategorically, yes.

Obama beat Clinton in fund-raising.

What does Obama's popularity tell us about the mood of the electorate?

They are eager for coherent, effective policies. Obama is not tied to the failed past. He never supported the brutal, futile and optional war in Iraq. He never voted for it before he voted against it. He has not repudiated his past policies and actions in a spineless attempt to pander to his base.

They are eager for a candidate who leads from the bottom-up. Obama is an accomplished scholar and teacher, a community organizer and a legislator who has shown the ability to create bi-partisan coalitions to achieve results.

They are looking for a link to the great progressive values. At forty-five Obama provides a link between youth and the historic values of progressivism.

Obama's people believe in him.

They believe in him because he is energetic, effective, shrewd and shows a mastery of strategic thinking.

People with money recognize these qualities, that is why Obama is garnering the support he is getting.

Let's not transform politics into American Idol by taking the risk out of it.

When people put their money where their mouths are, they will support the candidate of their choice. To be effective candidates must be able to attract such support. To succeed they will need the loyalty that such support brings.

Obama has garnered most of his money from small donors, not from fat cats. He has shown that the hand-wringing about money is misplaced.

Let people put their money where they want, don't let the government convert elections into American Idol with publicly funded campaigns.

Robert Chapman

Lansing, NY

by Robert Chapman (28 articles, 0 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 556 comments) on Friday, April 6, 2007 at 5:06:54 PM

The Media Beats Everyone in Fundraising.

You know Robert what gets me is the Media always has their hand out in collecting the money. Who the heck are they? When do they contribute to American elections? I think their contribution would be to provide free air time for candidates. All media would be encouraged to do so, and if they don't we know they are not supporters of the American way; but are users for their profiteering. See how long they maintain viewership. It is the election process that establishes their future, and if there was no election process where would they be? I don't think government should be responsible for deciding how much is given to candiates but the Media should oblige their contributions to the American System by allowing Candiate coverage. In fact it is their show isn't it? They dictate who what when where and why....so how about the Media in doing its lions share. Don't tell me they don't have the money!

by Dom Jermano (20 articles, 0 quicklinks, 40 diaries, 930 comments) on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 7:47:27 AM