mingotree
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posted on April 1, 2007 09:57:51 PM new
Clinton, Edwards Top Fundraising Records
Updated 11:58 PM ET April 1, 2007
By JIM KUHNHENN
WASHINGTON (AP) - Two Democratic presidential candidates broke previous fundraising records during the first three months of the year, with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton setting a high bar of $26 million in new contributions for the quarter.
Former Sen. John Edwards raised more than $14 million since the beginning of the year. Clinton also transferred $10 million from her Senate campaign account, bringing her total receipts for the quarter to $36 million.
Unlike Edwards, Clinton aides would not reveal how much of her total was available only for the primary election and how much could be used just in the general election, if she were the party's nominee. By not breaking down the amount available for the primaries, the Clinton camp made it impossible to assess how much of an edge she actually has over Edwards.
Edwards' aides said about $1 million of his $14 million in contributions could only be used in the general election, should he win the nomination.
Neither Clinton nor Edwards disclosed how much money they spent in the quarter or how much cash they had in hand _ numbers that also give clues to the relative strengths of the campaigns.
Still, the total raised by each candidate outdistanced past presidential election records and set a new bar by which to measure fundraising abilities.
Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois _ sandwiched in public opinion polls between Clinton and Edwards _ had yet to reveal his totals. Obama was expected to be among the top Democratic fundraisers.
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's campaign said he had raised $6 million in primary campaign money and had more than $5 million cash in hand at the end of the three-month period.
Aides to Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., said he raised more than $4 million in the quarter, transferred nearly $5 million form his Senate campaign account and had $7.5 million cash on hand.
Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., had total receipts close to $4 million for the quarter, an aide said Sunday. That amount includes less than $2 million transferred from his Senate campaign account. Richardson, Dodd and Biden only raised primary election money.
The rest of the Democratic field and the Republican presidential candidates planned to announce their first-quarter totals over the next few days. The fundraising deadline for the January through March period was Saturday, with financial reports due April 15.
Republican Phil Gramm of Texas and Democrat Al Gore of Tennessee held the records for first-quarter receipts: $8.7 million for Gramm in 1995 and $8.9 million for Gore in 1999. Gramm dropped out before New Hampshire held the 1996 election's first primary.
"We are completely overwhelmed and gratified by the historic support that we've gotten this quarter," Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle said. The Clinton total included $4.2 million raised through the Internet, typically a source of small donations.
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colin
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posted on April 4, 2007 02:37:26 AM new
I'll bet this episode of South park ruins any chance she had at being the parties choice.
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2018369981
Or maybe this bullsh*t southern accents she came up with in Alabama:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD7K4BK4exc
or maybe the Apple computers lovers will vote for her beause of this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h3G-lMZxjo
What's the old saying?
Something like "snowballs chance in hell"
Amen,
Reverend Colin
http://www.reverendcolin.com
[ edited by colin on Apr 4, 2007 02:38 AM ]
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bigpeepa
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posted on April 4, 2007 06:01:28 AM new
mingo,
Looks like some money that went to republicans last time is being sent to Democrats this time around.
Americans have had it with the failed republicans.
Remember when voting in 2008 its now the republican war machine lawmakers that is blocking the end to the bush Iraq war.
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coincoach
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posted on April 4, 2007 07:06:17 AM new
"I'll bet this episode of South park ruins any chance she had at being the parties choice."
Yes, if 14 year old boys could vote.
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Linda_K
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posted on April 4, 2007 08:08:03 AM new
hillary still has her own 14 year old acting husband who is baggage around her campaign.
He never grew up.
http://www.newsmaxstore.com/nms/showdetl.cfm?DID=6&Product_ID=2260&s=al&promo_code=309F-1
[ edited by Linda_K on Apr 4, 2007 08:12 AM ]
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hwahwa
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posted on April 4, 2007 08:34:00 AM new
The Republicans did not do too bad either-20 millions for one and 16 millions for that 9/11 guy!
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Lets all stop whining !
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coincoach
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posted on April 4, 2007 08:37:04 AM new
"16 millions for that 9/11 guy!"
That remark speaks volumes for Rudy's chances.
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ST0NEC0LD613
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posted on April 4, 2007 10:39:04 AM new
So far, Rudy is clearly the best choice for America. That may change. But right now, it's Rudy.
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If it's called common sense, why do so few Demomorons have it?
 Are YOU a Bunghole?
Take the bunghole quiz here.
http://www.idiotwatchers.com/bunghole/index.html
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kozersky
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posted on April 4, 2007 12:54:46 PM new
Let's not forget over $20 million raised by Romney. And, the recently announced $25 million for Obama.
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bigpeepa
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posted on April 4, 2007 01:53:38 PM new
Just think all that money and I haven't decided what Democrat I'm laying my Hundred Dollars on. LOL
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Linda_K
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posted on April 4, 2007 01:56:41 PM new
LOL....no wonder hillary changed her position on the war. LOL Obama is right on her pants legs - raising money. And he comes with a TON less baggage than she brings into the election season. lol
Wonder who Soro's is 'buying' in this election? clinton, obama, ???
"While the democratic party complains about everything THIS President does to protect our Nation": "What would a Democrat president have done at that point?"
"Apparently, the answer is: Sit back and wait for the next terrorist attack." 
Ann Coulter
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Linda_K
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posted on April 4, 2007 01:59:27 PM new
"Let's not forget over $20 million raised by Romney."
What you trying to do by mentioned how WELL he did in the first three months? Get old roadsmith bashing Mormons again??? 
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kiara
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posted on April 4, 2007 02:06:32 PM new
What you trying to do by mentioned how WELL he did in the first three months?
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Linda_K
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posted on April 4, 2007 02:16:09 PM new
Oh lookie there...the NEWS....not from a gossip columnist either lol lol....has caused kiara to start drinking again. tsk tsk tsk
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kiara
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posted on April 4, 2007 02:30:57 PM new
Just for the record, I don't drink so I never ever had your drinking problem, Linda_K.
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Linda_K
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posted on April 4, 2007 02:41:39 PM new
well then isn't it ODD that you post that icon drinking then. lol
Since I've repeatedly said I don't either.
But that doesn't keep YOU from lowering yourself to such PETTY postings does it?
ROFLOL
You show your true lack of character over and over again. How sad...how pityful you really are. That's all you have to offer.
Oh....besides gossip columns that your liberal 'friends' here took to be TRUTHFUL news.
Bet they'll be watching what YOU post from now on. ROFLOL
[ edited by Linda_K on Apr 4, 2007 02:44 PM ]
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kiara
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posted on April 4, 2007 02:44:46 PM new
It was posted because your sentence sounds as if you are drinking or heavily medicated again as it doesn't make sense.
Bet they'll be watching what YOU post from now on.
Who are THEY?
[ edited by kiara on Apr 4, 2007 02:45 PM ]
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Linda_K
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posted on April 4, 2007 02:52:27 PM new
Really?
That's YOUR EXCUSE for being petty AGAIN.
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Linda_K
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posted on April 4, 2007 03:11:47 PM new
Anyone here know what the word 'chug' means when used by the clinton campaign as their response to obama coming so close and even doing BETTER than hillary did with online donations?
I've never heard the term before.
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20070404/D8OA0PFO0.html
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Linda_K
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posted on April 4, 2007 04:11:35 PM new
ABC News reports that obama beat hillary in their primary donations.
Now I wonder what OTHER position she'll have to change her position on to try and keep up with him.
lol
http://www.abcnews.go.com/WNT/story?id=3008821&page=1
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hwahwa
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posted on April 4, 2007 05:05:38 PM new
I dont mean to be a smart ass,but for 8 years in the White House as the first lady,what did she accomplish or stand for?
I know Nancy Reagon slogan is 'say no to drug',Barbara Bush is 'stay in school'.
But Hilary?Does she have one?
She wants to be Eleanor Roosevelt and fetched a medium to put her in touch with Eleanor.She claimed she spoke to Eleanor or Eleanor spoke to her,then she proceeded to dress,walk and talk like Eleanor,wearing old lady clothes and wrapping her hair in scarf.And those years as a senator,besides opposing the war,what did she accomplish ?The New Yorkers sure like her but did she accomplish anything??
Inquring mind wants to know.
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mingotree
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posted on April 4, 2007 06:15:08 PM new
linDUH,
""What you trying to do by mentioned how WELL he did in the first three months?"""
LOLLOL! Gumbagoogoonanbwawanana to you too, linDUH!
RFLMAO!
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