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Obama raises $10 million after Palin speech
GOP raises over $1 million since speech
The Associated Press
updated 8:20 p.m. CT, Thurs., Sept. 4, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.
Obama spokesman Bill Burton said Palin's address, heavily laced with digs at Obama, prompted an outpouring of donations from more than 130,000 donors.
"We're up over the previous record and the number is still climbing the more Palin's attacks are covered on cable and network news," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said.
The Republican National Committee announced earlier Thursday, at mid-afternoon, that it had raised well in excess of $1 million since Palin's speech. Republicans expect Palin to mobilize their donors. But the Obama camp promptly used the speech as a fundraising hook, sending an overnight e-mail to supporters to contribute.
McCain can no longer raise private donations for his campaign because he has decided to accept $85 million in public financing for the fall campaign. The Republican National Committee, however, can continue to raise money through its victory fund. His campaign reported raising $47 million in August, an impressive amount for the Arizona senator that broke his previous record.
Obama is not accepting the public funds and is continuing to raise money from private donors. Fundraisers have said he and the Democratic National Committee will have to raise more than $100 million in September to stay ahead of McCain.
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Obama raises $10 million after Palin speech
GOP raises over $1 million since speech
The Associated Press
updated 8:20 p.m. CT, Thurs., Sept. 4, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.
Obama spokesman Bill Burton said Palin's address, heavily laced with digs at Obama, prompted an outpouring of donations from more than 130,000 donors.
"We're up over the previous record and the number is still climbing the more Palin's attacks are covered on cable and network news," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said.
The Republican National Committee announced earlier Thursday, at mid-afternoon, that it had raised well in excess of $1 million since Palin's speech. Republicans expect Palin to mobilize their donors. But the Obama camp promptly used the speech as a fundraising hook, sending an overnight e-mail to supporters to contribute.
McCain can no longer raise private donations for his campaign because he has decided to accept $85 million in public financing for the fall campaign. The Republican National Committee, however, can continue to raise money through its victory fund. His campaign reported raising $47 million in August, an impressive amount for the Arizona senator that broke his previous record.
Obama is not accepting the public funds and is continuing to raise money from private donors. Fundraisers have said he and the Democratic National Committee will have to raise more than $100 million in September to stay ahead of McCain.
Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26551384/
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Live Poll
How did McCain do?
Great!
17%Ok
9%So so...
10%Weak
35%* Awful!
28%Total Votes: 96
How did McCain do?
Great!
17%Ok
9%So so...
10%Weak
35%* Awful!
28%Total Votes: 96
19-square-mile ice sheet breaks loose in Canada
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http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1630487466/bctid1768031599
Wolf Blitzer broke away from talking to the Plaquemines parish president to listen to Laura Bush speak.
He was telling Wolf that the levy was "overtopping" and may fail at ant moment. He broke away !
Unbelievable !!
He was telling Wolf that the levy was "overtopping" and may fail at ant moment. He broke away !
Unbelievable !!
An overveiw of the day by a columnist. Read More »
http://radar.weather.gov/ridge/radar_lite.php?rid=LIX&product=N0R&loop=no
I don't know what kind of response they will get in the voting booth, but she is overshadowing him. The folks are asking him, so where is she?
Friday, August 29, 2008 Vote Sarah Back to Juneau Here's your new yardsign: Alaskans for Obama: Bring Back the Governor
I was kind of stoked about that idea. I hate someone stole the moment.
John McCain will call congress back into session to solve the oil crisis when he becomes president.
They are out for an extended vacation. But that long?
They are out for an extended vacation. But that long?
42 times this year. Last weekend they held a border agent at gunpoint, then said they were confused and didn't know where they were.
Those borders agents are put in enough danger as is. They should not have to put up with this. Read More »
Those borders agents are put in enough danger as is. They should not have to put up with this. Read More »
I thought this story spoke volumes Read More »
" Few will have the greatness to bend history itself. But each of us can work to change a small portion of events and in the total of all those acts will be written the history of this generation"
The Audacity of Listening
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By GAIL COLLINS Read More »
but I loaded my cd player with some old music and can't get enough of it.
Jon Lucien, Kenny Lattimore, Teena Marie.
Jon Lucien, Kenny Lattimore, Teena Marie.
I find this chilling. Am I late finding this little exchange?
In an interview with the Las Vegas Sun, columnist Jon Ralston asked McCain why he didn't choose Gov. Jim Gibbons (in the middle of a messy divorce) to chair his Nevada campaign: McCain: I appreciate his support. As you know, the lieutenant governor is our chairman. Q: Why snub the governor? McCain: I didn't mean to snub him. I've known the lieutenant governor for 15 years and we've been good friends....I didn't intend to snub him. There are other states where the governor is not the chairman. Q: Maybe it's the governor's approval rating and you are running from him like you are from the president? McCain: (Chuckling) And I stopped beating my wife just a couple of weeks ago . . .
Military Care Package Drive (Community Service)
To celebrate America's Independence, CORPS is organizing a military care package drive to show our troops how much we appreciate the danger they're in everyday in their fight to keep our freedoms secure here at home. We may not all agree with the War, but we can all agree that our troops go above and beyond what is asked of them everyday. The least we can do is take some time to send them a little piece of home. Donated items are needed, check back soon for a list of generic items that are generally good for all troops in the field. As well we need people who are willing to sit down and hand write some letters of appreciation. Read More »
To celebrate America's Independence, CORPS is organizing a military care package drive to show our troops how much we appreciate the danger they're in everyday in their fight to keep our freedoms secure here at home. We may not all agree with the War, but we can all agree that our troops go above and beyond what is asked of them everyday. The least we can do is take some time to send them a little piece of home. Donated items are needed, check back soon for a list of generic items that are generally good for all troops in the field. As well we need people who are willing to sit down and hand write some letters of appreciation. Read More »
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