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McCain Posts Best Fundraising Month, Raising $22 Million in June
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ABC News' Tahman Bradley Reports: McCain spokesman Brian Rogers tells ABC News that the campaign had its best fundraising month in June, raising $22 million with $27 million in cash on hand. Barack Obama has not released his June fundraising numbers, and he won't have to until July 20. As of May 31, Barack Obama had $43.1 million in the bank.
Even before Obama puts out his June fundraising totals, the McCain campaign is tying to show that they are on equal footing financially with Obama and the Democrats.
In an e-mail sent to reporters, the McCain team notes that when looking at money raised that can be spent before the conventions, McCain and the Republican National Committee hold an advantage over Obama and the Democratic National Committee. McCain has "more resources for the battle ahead," as they put it.
This e-mail also highlights that McCain has been able to outspend Obama on television advertising in key battleground states.
By accepting public money for the general election, McCain will only have $84.1 million to spend after the convention, while Obama, who is raising private money for the general, will be able to spend an unlimited amount of money. Even still, team McCain says, the RNC and state victory committees will have an additional $110 million to spend, according to their projections. The Democratic Party's equivalent organizations have historically raised less than the GOP in election years, meaning the edge for Obama September through November might not be as big as everyone is predicting.
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Maybe he should use some of that new cash to buy Phil Gramm a one-way ticket out of the campaign...
Posted by: Champ | Jul 11, 2008 9:04:27 AM
It is obvious that Obama needs every Dem as well as disillusioned Reps and Indeps to take the White House. But this nonsense with HRC supporters expecting him the "eat craw" in order to get their votes is crap. Don't blame Obama for Hillarys short fall. She created the mess she got into by thinking she had it wrapped up. If she didn't like the way the system worked she should have made a push to change the rules. We cannot always have things our way.
The whole idea is to get a Dem in the WH, so stop being so stupid and fight for Nov! What point do you prove by voting against Obama? That you got McCain elected? Pretty stupid...
Posted by: truthtell | Jul 11, 2008 9:10:13 AM
McCain scares me. After viewing a diplomatic meeting he had a few weeks ago and seeing him grab another diplomat over something said that he didn't like, I am concerned about his temper also. Plus, he is the flip-flop king. Can we survive 4 more years of the reps?
Posted by: militarymom | Jul 11, 2008 9:53:56 AM
Per the Headline News, new poll shows that John McCain is leading Obama 53% over 47% between White blue collars. Please count me in even I am not White collar!
Posted by: Sally | Jul 11, 2008 12:46:21 PM
Its so shameful Obama decided not to accept public financing. He should've let the Republicans outspend him by exploiting the loopholes that allow the party to raise unlimited money while McCain accepts public financing. At least Obama knows that Al-Queda is Sunni and Iran is Shiite. McCain has the intelligence of someone who graduated next to last in his class at the naval academy.
Posted by: will | Jul 11, 2008 7:32:44 PM
See, Barack told you the republicans had money and ready to keep this country in this iron fisted to hell with the less fortunate rule. Republicans donate to keep their taxes low. Democrats donate to be able to survive better til the next paycheck!You republicans (like Sean Hannity) are self righteous, selfish and wicked.Republican pundits are evil. The republican platform is a sad piece of " gang" mentality group that only looks out for the interests of those who have figured out how to take and maintain and advantage over the less fortunate.
Posted by: TV | Jul 11, 2008 9:42:48 PM
OBAMA 08
Posted by: TV | Jul 11, 2008 9:48:28 PM
I WANT TO BRAG A LITTLE. We in North Louisiana have found out in the last 6 month that we sit on the BIGGEST EVER natural gas find. We are getting huge bonuses for leasing our mineral rights. I have 2 and 1/2 acres and I got $39,000 and 1/4 of production. No well yet, but on the wells that have been drilled owners are getting $1000 to $3000 per month production. It is called the Haynesville Shale find. Look it up, we are getting rich. All us poor White trash getting off little 2 acre plots. For more info check, Petrohawk Energy Corp. or Chesapeake Energy Corp, who I am with. IT SUCKS TO BE YOU. YEA ME!!!!
AND i WILL GIVE MCCAIN SOME SO YOU LIBERALS WON'T RAISE MY TAXES.
Posted by: namburger | Jul 12, 2008 5:14:10 PM
I am firmly supporting John McCane, contrary to what any of you may have heard about my support for Obama. The Hammond Times has it wrong. I am a 50 year Republican and dyed in the wool supporter of the need for a conservative majority in our Supreme Court. I continue to support the intent of our forefathers and the original meaning of the US Constitution as written. David H. Werdine
Posted by: David H. Werdine | Jul 13, 2008 4:04:14 PM
To truthtell: Try $650 Billion for the each of the first two years and once the illegals become citizens without merit, the cost will destroy this country's best and largest advantage ever......health care upon request without delay. The lines for heart disease will stiffle the most strong and we will look like the fools that we are being accused of being. David H. Werdine
Posted by: David H. Werdine | Jul 13, 2008 4:15:24 PM
Four more years of the disastrous policies of Bush in the form of McCain. It makes me sick to even think of it. GO OBAMA!
Posted by: Pat | Jul 14, 2008 1:33:57 PM
The Tide is Turning Obama Supporters!
Three recent polls show Obama with a
1 point lead(Rasmussen), a 3 Point
lead(Newsweek) and the race even(Gallup tracking)! Considering the 3-4 point
margin of error McCain could be
ahead right now!
The American People are catching on
to Obama's "refinements" of his
positions on the major issues confronting this country!
The Jig is up! Obama will say or do
anything to get elected!
New Politics? Don't Think So!
Just Say No to Obama! No You Can't!
Posted by: reaganfan | Jul 14, 2008 4:21:00 PM
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