KEY QUESTION: How much onhand debt does the campaign have. On january reports the campaign was about $9M in debt, indicating alot of loans had been taken out on General election funds. While it's great to see her finally trying the Obama Method, the fact is this month again Obama is likely beating her 2-1 (if it's less than 48M i'll be shocked) again proving he's a better manager of his campaign and inspiration for the people in his party; a key component of any election victory.

Watch out...I suspect any time now the Obama campaign will release its fundraising for February, which is rumored to have doubled Clinton's total.

With 24 million being poured in, she can get her $5 million back that she loaned to her own campaign with interest. It's win win!

So don't feel too bad about losing the nomination. Hill.

Where is this money coming from????Why are her tax records not open to the public????Much of their money comes from overseas and has ties to it.You will not see these or the presidental records of her many trips for they were pleasure and WE paid for them.
Many of the stories coming out now are false and guess who is behind them. ????LikeI said before the Clinton's will do ANYTHING to get back in the White House.She will never make it for a lot of us who votwd Dec will NOT vote for her.They will smear her so bad....All the things that they both did will come back to haunt her.

Honesty-It's from peole like me. I am a Clinton supporter who will never vote for Obama.

What I'd like to know is how many supporters this amount is based on, because Obama recently passed 1 Million individual donors. I'm guessing Hillary has nowhere near that number.

Go vote for John W. McMore-war-Bush!!! If Clinton raised 24 million Obama raised 60 million.. She has been out raised and out classed by Obama..

Honesty, you've been beating that same drum whereever you go. Tax filings aren't due until April 15th. Why should politicians be treated differently than every American. Also, you seem to not know the difference between campaign funds and taxable income. Now don't go off on Hillary and make some stupid statement like she doesn't either, yada, yada, yada. All you are interested in doing is tearing down a good person.

Clinton supporters who wouldn't vote Obama and Obama voters who wouldn't vote Clinton need to go ahead and jump on the McCain train. I'm sick to death of listening to personality cultists whining about not getting their way. If Democratic values and the make-up of the Supereme Court are less important to you than the career of some politician you don't even know, you're hardly what I'd consider a 'Democrat.'

I came to the conclusion this week that no matter which one of the candidates win it is going to be so much better for our country.. Call me a "dreamer" but I wish we could all stop picking apart Obama and Clinton and start focusing on how we can spread the word that it is time for new ideas in Washington... all of this arguing and slandering of our least favorite Democratic candidates is so counter productive.

Im one on MILLIONS who have donated to Hillary!! I will keep doing so until she wins!!! GO HILLARY!!!

Ray, you may be donating for a looooog time because Hillary probably won't win till WV. Those people are a little off. I just hope that Hillary has the sense to do the best thing for her party, and that is bow out after the March 4th primaries. Obama 2008!

I also have been donating and will keep on donating.Go Hillary

Ray,
Millions of people have not donated to the Clinton Campaign. It's probably much less than that. The majority of people who have donated to her campaign have already donated as much as they can in the primaries ($2,300). If Hillary did have millions of people donating to her campaign, she would be outdonating Obama by a large sum.

Excuse me, I meant she would be outraising Obama, not outdonating him.

Man...that's a rough dollars to wins ratio.

But hey, at least Dunkin Donuts is doing great.

Given her reliance on wealthy high roller donors and that she is seeking now what Obama knew to seek all along (those priceless million ordinary citizen donors giving $5 who can be tapped again and again) I wonder how much of it is general election only funds, especially given her poor track record of playing by campaign finance rules.

Nellie says about the source of the suspect funds: "It's from people like me. I am a Clinton supporter who will never vote for Obama."

Maybe. But its also from Dittoheads and other on the right who want HRC in November. Hear's the slogan being used -

Keep her in it, so we can win it.

And Westie, why you so defensive about the tax returns from last year and the year before. You know something that we don't? I mean the Clinton's never bend the rules or walk the edge, so everything should be just fine.

I suspect the Clinton camp has been touting a little exaggerated figure for weeks now, with regard to on-line spending.

While the front guys say its been a million a day, the Clinton fundraisers who handle incoming contributions have been referenced telling media outlets they're concerned, because they only see about half of Obama's million/day fundraising.

Further indication there could be some truth stretching here: we all acknowledge that March 4 is seen inside the Clinton campaign as a fight for survival, right? Check out ad buys thus far in the two big states. Obama is outspending her. If she needs these states, and has the money, why not match Obama's ad buys?

Oops, type - I meant on-line donations when I typed spending.

Does this mean she's going to pay back the people she's stiffed?

OR does her campaign want a list for the best hotels and eateries in Houston?

Even more reason to get Clinton's tax returns. Why wasn't her lie about them being hard to pull together laughed out of the room? She has an accountant. The accountant has the records. So does she. MAYBE 2007 isn't ready, but 2006 sure as heck is. ABC News should offer to send a courier to pick up the documents and photocopy them for the Clintons. Since they are so busy and all, you know, losing a primary.

Obama supporter, please resist yourself from posting anything negative about Clinton. She is a great candidate compared to Bush and McCain. Obama himself said that during Cleveland debate. Of Course, Obama is the best. But he will need all the support from Clinton camp to beat McCain (aka Bush). If you see any nagative campaigning against Obama, simply state the fact and move on. Thanks and yes we can.

Al, good point.

Hilary Clinton has NOT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE!

Hilary Clinton is deluding herself that amassing information is the same as amassing LEADERSHIP SKILLS!

A nation needs a LEADER; because any computer today can amass information.

Hilary can't even run an efficient and successful national campaign.

Barack Obama, on the other hand, has been a Community Organizer, of the very people who are going to vote for him!

Also, just take a look at the Obama $250m national campaign, which is organized in a year to run intelligently, efficiently and successfully?
Senator Obama's national campaign is HISTORIC in so many ways!

Now, that's demonstration of LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE!

just to remind the tax-filing complaint people and those saying to not treat her differently, people have till the 15th - the tax returns being asked about arent the ones for 2007 (due apr 15, 2008), they are the ones for 2006 and earlier (obama released his in late 2007 and raised the point to sen. clinton). they have already been completed and submitted to the IRS by apr 15, 2007. that's what is being asked for. whether thats appropriate or not, thats up to you to debate. but don't get the dates and timeframes and issues confused.

SE Croft, I'm definitely not a wealthy person, I'm unemployed, and I donated what I could to Hillary's campaign. There goes your claim right out the window.

Well when he was doing his community supporting it is said he got his money from Americorp

Got to comment on something I just read.Does anyone remember Clinton saying" I am NOT running as a woman"I am running because I think I can do some good for this country????She is now talking to the women in Ohio that a woman president giving a womans view and a woman doing all the things a man can do. Note: the word woman and how many times it is used.She is a liar I have said this fron the start but she nevers goes back on her word ask her she will tell you>>>>>

WASTING MONEY ON CLINTON INEFFICIENT CAMPAIGN! LOL

Sit tight - Hillary will be a come back on March 4. OH - IO for HILL - ARY!!! After all Hillary has the solutions & experience to get the economy back to the people, while keeping America safe. She'll get the kids to college & Healthcare for all ! Hillary is the real Deal. She's not cracked up like Obama.

How many people know this? McCain was not born in the United States. I'm not sure if this disqualifies him, but it is a fact.

His father was serving his country out of the usa but he was born on base makes him usa cit.

I would say to my fellow Democrats you should start the examination now to find some redeeming quality that you find admirable and can live with because Sen. Obama will be the next President of the United States of America.

All in favor of New Yorker's comments that Obama is the one true leader in this contest please signify by voting PRESENT! LOL.

Honesty; I have been a lifelong Democrat who has donated heavily to Hillary and I will sit out of an Obamanomination. I will not contribute if our HALF of the DEMCRATIC PARTY is dismissed. We have our own campaign on writing her in if it comes to that. We're all tiring of BO negative, disrespectful and dismissive support. As well as his TWO-FACED CAMPAIGNING.

I have donated as well. Hillary is the candidate most ready for the job of being President.

What ever happened to common sense? I proudly support and will vote for Senator Clinton as our next President. Hillary Clinton has always stood up to answer the tough questions, and has an actual plan of action from day one.Lets focus on reality! If Barack Obama were selected, the Republicans have already started in with their smear tactics: inexperience, Muslim/radical ties,who knows what else.We cannot take a chance on losing this election! Please do not hand this term over to the Republicans so easily!At rallies for Hillary, I have heard lifelong Democrats, tell me they may have to vote Republican for the first time ever!This is out of fear of Obama's inexperience & arrogance, not taking the time to learn the ropes and gain the necessary experience needed, there was no bigotry!There were all walks of life: old & young, wealthy & struggling, soccer moms & dads, black men & women, hispanic men & women, disabled veterans, people who have come to the USA from all over, good, hardworking people with common sense and values.Hillary is of course the right choice! Think hard, its so important!We cannot take a chance on losing this election! Please do not hand this term over to the Republicans so easily!Do you want to go though 4 more years of the same Bush/Chaney type administration?Personally I don't think the majority of us regular people want or can handle that.We do not want another 50-100 years in Iraq. And why exactly are we there again? When will you care? When someone you love is drafted?I honor and respect our men and women serving our country with all my heart.They deserve answers as to when they will be coming home? What kind of veteran services they can expect?We need homeland security! Protection here at home! We watched as Americans were left to die in the streets during Katrina! Shameful and unbelievable!It doesn't matter what others say, do what you know in your heart and head is right! I care in Texas

Just goes to prove that there are a lot of idiots with money to burn, at least you can write off the loss.

Hey, Not4UHillary, how ironic that you pretend to take a high road while your log on is pretty specific in how you think. See, people like you do not represent the Democratic party I have been a lifelong member of. I am not interested in protecting your candidate.

I smell a rat. $35 M? Did the money, if true, come from Dubai?

I want to know how much Oprah, Shriver, Caroline and Ted donated to BO? I am sure Oprah's is in the millions......

It is another of Hillary's lies. About her loan, that was a ploy to solicit funds. She just gave a check and got it back the next day. It never went thru the bank.

Obama is that type of guy who doesnt]'t stick his neck out for anything. Full of talk and always covering his back. He looks slimy to me. That crap about him not voting for the war..not voting for this and that..well what HAS HE VOTED FOR? Sure he didn't vote because he was yellow..chicken to vote for anything. We don't need spineless play-it-safe pols like him. Spineless opportunist is what he is. I'm not a Hillary lover but at least she says what's on her mind.
Obama reminds me of a used-car salesman...

There is no rat.

Obama isn't the only candidate doing well with small donations.

I suspect that about $10 million came from her own pocket.

Jeanne in Dallas,

Hello , dont you think the GOP has thier dope waiting for Hillary. They want her as the candidiate, they can defeat her, the polls show it. A vote for hillary is avote for McBush.

NO MORE BUSH/CLINTON
or McBUSH

Based on fund raising, the US Economy is not in recession.

PERSONALITY CULTISTS? All those who are, stay on this blog. Why are you on it klaus? Do you believe in dissent for everyone, or just yourself? I will discuss all the actions about this campaign, pro and con. If any of us find that Nader, or John McCain, or Hillary is the candidate with the best knowledge and experience, we may just vote for that candidate. For me, it won't be Obama.

I honestly think that the democrats are getting a bad plans ahead of the main election. I think both of them MUST stop the attacks because it will benefit the Republicans at the end of the day although they don't have any serious fight to put up so the Democrats are having a field day of attacks on themselves. Hillary must understand that old issues of her past actions in White house are beeing kept by insiders or by now being filtered for public view and we want a raw publication even if it is X-rated please. The case of Mother and Daughter's action during the days of Bill is now a public issue and must be kept away far from the us for now. Please in God's name pull out now that the ovation is high and stand for the VP slot than humiliation and if she can actually agree to recieve funds from overseas then we are in for a resale of America to the highest bidder just as we have seen now and the most poor are paying dearly for it. Reccession? you bet is for real and no sugar coating.

Pray tell! What is a Democrat?

I'm voting for Hillary because Hillary is good.

BO's camp represent the elitest, wealthy college kids and their parents right? Naturally they have more money....The fact that the Working Class, Latinos, Women and other Clinton supporters are able to raise $35mil, is truly something. So all the BO'S can continue with their tone of superiority, while they have their messiah spew empty rhetoric that pretends to care about US, the people. You know the "Un-educated", "Lunch Bucket" "Females who feel sorry for Hillary" "Racist" Democrats you all have been insulting for months. Yeah, we really feel the "Hope" from BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA. Ashamed of your own people, religion and culture and I am supposed to believe you'll stick up for us? PALeeeeeeese!

Will not vote for Obama , will vote for McCain, the news has pushed and shoved Obama so much that it can't be good.

When I hire someone to do a job, I look for the best qualified and says look at my record. Not the smoothest talker. So having said that, I announce that I will vote for Hillary NOT the Teflon Obomb. Didn't your moma tell you to never trust anyone who says "Trust Me!" Trust what I am saying, not what I have done.

The party is now trying to get the Hilliary supporters to get behind Obama if Hilliary loses. I will never vote for Obama

You know if you could harness your anger and use it for something constructive you might do some good... I myself try to look at both points of view- I am a Obama supporter, in my thirties, far from wealthy raising 2 kids of my own. I contributed to his fund but if it happens that Clinton wins then I will contribute to hers. I suggest taking a deep breath and calming down a little - decisions and comments made in anger never turn out well.

Now the news is trying to say, that the mexican vote is going for Obama,what a joke, they feel that if they make the people think that he is taking that they will vote the way the media wants them to

All you folks who keep supporting Hillary: thanks for another vote for George Bush.

The simple reality is that you are playing right into the trap the Republicans have set for you. Even George Bush knows that McCain won't be able to beat Obama--that's why he came out today with his fear-mongering attack against Obama. The Republicans desperately want to run against Clinton because they know they will win.

Now, if you dislike Obama so much that you want the Republicans to be in the WH for the next four years, then change your party affiliation and admit that you have the same sensibilities as the hate mongerers in the 'other' party.

If you want sanity to be restored and Democratic values to be brought back into the forefront of our American consciousness, then swallow hard, get over your hatred, and do the right thing.

You'll feel better for it afterwards.

Hillary is such a b.s. artist. Probably raised more like $35 dollars........

All this fundraising re-affirms is that a fool and his money...

Sadly to say, the media does control a lot of folks and the way they think. And there are folks out there who say, well, if that's the way most folks think, maybe I should think that way too. Never mind the facts or the whole truth when reporting a story. Say anything and someone will beleive you.

I'm a Hillary supporter and would never and I mean never vote for Obama. It has nothing to do with Hillary loosing it has to do with Obama being qualified for American Idol but not for president. John McCain would make a better president.

Why is it when someone speaks against the cult leader it is fear mongering? Maybe it's just common sense.

Ditto to what 'jas' said.

I think the BHO supporters are the rudest. They mud-sling, call names, and trash McCain and Hillary, it is okay to support your candidate, but to call people stupid because they pefer someone else is.....well childish.
I will vote for the best person to run this country and I will keep my opinion on that to myself.

pespiloverforever

Most African Americans feel the same way about Hillary, so I guess it's President McCain.

Half of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY still supports Hillary. Sorry but new Independent/Republicans who vote in our open Primaries are at least 64% of Obama supporters from what was last disclosed in CNN. Therefore, the REAL Democrats, the base, are on Hillary's side. If we are dismissed we are campaigning to write her in. We already have Republicans and former BO supporters defecting onto the Hillary camp. So if we have to,WE WILL WRITE HER IN! Spread the word! Although, I believe it won't be necessary, it looks as though Ohio and Texas will still go to her. Remember, the news usually shows BO ahead in polls or polls most favorable to him. Since they can't tweek the polls too much, Hillary has been consistently ahead and therefore, likely to be the winner in both. She's way ahead in Penn. Keep smiling, keep up the good work in spreading the works of the Hillary we know.

I totally agree with most Hillary's supporters. She is ready on day one. But, just not for the position as a president. She is totally ready to play a supporting role on day one.

Presidents are not secretaries. They lead secretaries.
Presidents are not managers. They lead managers.
Presidents are not strategists. They lead strategists.

Presidents are political leaders who motivate people.
Presidents are visionaries.

Hillary can be a good secretary. But, we need a learder. She is a fighter. But we need a motivator. She works hard. But her vision does not resonated with people.

She needs to learn how to excite people. She needs to stop trying to be the smartest girl in the class, which, by the way, could very well be true. But she needs to know there are always people who might have slightly better idea just by chance.

There is a growing group of Obama supporters who are starting to be turned off by his campaign style. The change bit was ok in the beginning but now we are looking for something more. Nader is becoming a welcome change.

Yeah for you Doug - come on people, why can't you see what is right in front of your nose - read Dougs comment again! I guess all of these highly educated young people aren't so smart after all huh? I thought the economy was number one on our minds, I know it is on mine, and it should be on the young peoples too - after all one of these days they are going to be looking for jobs - lets hope there are some to be had for all their education, especially if Obama wins. I don't understand the little people, and the middle class - not to mention the hispanics (so much for loyalty I guess) - as Obama is known to favor raising taxes, and obviously relates to the higher income population. So whats wrong with the rest of the voters - look at what Hillary has done for us and what I hope everyone in Texas and Ohio will stop and remember before voting. Or maybe they don't mind being told in advance who to vote for.... I'm for Hillary and I was one of those who helped her raise that 34 million. Every time I watch the news and read these political columns I see how little Obama really knows about in which direction this country should be going.

What's that song? - Anything you can do, I can do better? Obama and his campaign are starting to sound a little too cocky for many potential (but not committed) Obama voters out here. And the sanctimonious rhetoric aimed at Clinton supporters who have yet to give in to an Obama nomination and who threaten us if we don't vote for Obama is even worse. Kitty, take a look at your own vitriol. It is what's turning Clinton supporters away from Obama.

Hillary doesn't have any experience. She says she does OVER and OVER and OVER but she never explains what her leadership experience was. I know she's failed at things. But what political things has she accomplished, or in the case of the vote to go to war, gotten right?

Hillary supporters have no business saying they will not vote for Obama. He hasn't waged a snippy, negative, race and gender baiting campaign. The great sin that Hillary supporters accuse Barack of is that he ran for president at all, usurping what they view as her turn. That's not a reason to be mad at anyone but yourselves.

The party is the Democratic Party. Not the Clintoncratic Party.

CHUMP CHANGE, HILLARY!

CLINTON TOTAL IS ACTUALLY $33.7 MIL...OBAMA CAMPAIGN...IF THEY HOLD OUT UNTIL MIDNIGHT 2/29 HAS A REAL SHOT AT $70 MILLION DOLLARS! $66.2 MIL AT 8 PM EST YESTERDAY.

American Leadership Council-Jake Tapper knows all about this-why isn't he reporting it. This a a very low blow for Hillary because she's so jealous.

To those who critize Hillary regarding her tax returns: You may not be aware of this but because Bill is a former president, the Clinton's cannot just put any old information out there. It must all be reviewed... right up to George Bush. And, she has indicated that she is going through the process. Ever applied for a passport? I'll bet you had to wait more than a week to get it!

OPENMINDED; Good for you. You do sound like a decent person. This is not anger, it's a stand against injustice. I have been a volunteer in public service, working to help those less fortunate because it is what I was taught. I am now a teacher. What I do know and understand is the fact that BO is pushed by a Republican owned media and therefore he does not represent a just run for office. He has had far more advantages money wise, absence of scrutiny and campaign promotion by the press. Therefore, the injustice, being clear; I will choose my candidate as I see fit, considering that half of us have chosen Hillary, we should not be dismissed over the other half. The other half consisting of Independents/Republicans who voted in OUR primaries.....

lies lies and more lies,, I am a dem. who is not voiting no more...

Jusat look up American Leadership Council to see where Hillary is getting the money. It's coming from rich lobbiests and their corporate handlers!

Lets see if Obama keeps his promise with McCain should he run against him. I bet not. Another typical politican, not a breathe of fresh air, just a lot of hot air! Suave talker, wet behind the ears.

My vitriol? For pointing out the Republicans fear running against Obama more than Clinton? How is that vitriol? It is fact.
My vitriol? For questioning how any democrat who actually believes in the democratic principles could even consider voting for the continuation of the republican policies that have driven this country to its knees simply because Hillary Clinton is not the candidate?
And, yeah, I don't think the animosity toward Obama has anything to do with his experience, because he has enough experience to run the BEST presidential campaign we have seen in a long time. That shows managerial skill, people skills, logistics skills, financial skills, judgment, etc., everything you need in a president. Compare that to the absolutely mismanaged campaign of Mrs. Clinton and tell me again who has relevant experience. But you won't, because if you scratch just below the surface of your argument, this isn't about who has the most experience at all.

You clowns that think the Clinton tax records have anything to do with the campaign money are ill informed people. Want to know where the money comes from, go to huffington post and you can see where they get their money. Now go back to not understanding and keep dreaming of that Change. There will be no change when the republicans attack and you will be sorry to have a novice.

This election really is turning into an American Idol contest. Substitute dollars for phone calls and you have the same show. It kind of shows the intelligence of the audiance.

Hillary won't mention that this money from these powerful corporations are really a 527 fund!