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Obama’s Endorsement Of Debbie Wasserman Schultz Brings In Serious Money... For Her Challenger [View all]

Source: Huffpost

Tim Canova, a progressive law professor taking on Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), pulled in more than half a million dollars in the first three months of 2016, according to his campaign — a massive sum for a political newcomer.

Canova raised $557,000, powered by small donations. Nearly 15,300 people donated, for an average contribution of $20. Only six donors gave the maximum amount allowed under law, meaning he still has a significant pool of people to tap into for future donations.

Wasserman Schultz has never faced a serious primary challenger in her congressional career, and as the Democratic National Committee chairwoman, she is a formidable candidate.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/tim-canova-debbie-wasserman-schultz_us_56fed483e4b083f5c607bc43

On edit: Maybe we can get him to endorse Hillary.

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Obama’s Endorsement Of Debbie Wasserman Schultz Brings In Serious Money... For Her Challenger [View all] OnlinePoker Apr 2016 OP

Thanks, Obama! Buzz Clik Apr 2016 #1

Color me surprised. n/t SpankMe Apr 2016 #2

lovely news Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2016 #3

Remember after all this is Florida............................. turbinetree Apr 2016 #4

just did 20 to du for Tim Canova Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #8

Great............................. turbinetree Apr 2016 #9

Maxed out on Bernie - now switching to Feingold and Canova. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #10

Not quite there yet............................. turbinetree Apr 2016 #13

That is TWO DUers I know of that maxed at in part on our DU link!!! Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #14

You can add my name, Omaha Steve! jomin41 Apr 2016 #38

Thanks for the link. Mbrow Apr 2016 #21

Your welcome turbinetree Apr 2016 #42

Thanks for your help out here in WI. jonestonesusa Apr 2016 #55

Russ................................... turbinetree Apr 2016 #57

We're "from away" and we're about to donate a second time. Go, Tim! Go, Bernie! The PWPippin Apr 2016 #47

We are in this till the end................... turbinetree Apr 2016 #54

Go Tim Go! SoapBox Apr 2016 #5

Maybe that's the uber chess game chervilant Apr 2016 #6

! rurallib Apr 2016 #22

Great to hear. Corporate Obama let me down on this one. jalan48 Apr 2016 #7

Got an e-nail from him today. denbot Apr 2016 #11

Donate to Democratic Underground for Tim Canova FL-23 here Omaha Steve Apr 2016 #12

Thanks for the link! nt Duval Apr 2016 #26

Thank you Steve! ^ think Apr 2016 #28

I'm sure there will be a lot of Hillary supporters greiner3 Apr 2016 #34

I donated $25 today with a tip for Act Blue DebbieCDC Apr 2016 #15

I sent Tim $25 on Thursday Plucketeer Apr 2016 #17

I saw your band item........................I think I'm #250 or something like that................. turbinetree Apr 2016 #43

Honored To Donate corbettkroehler Apr 2016 #16

Done. killbotfactory Apr 2016 #19

I've made a couple of donations to Canova. Duppers Apr 2016 #18

Kicking redwitch Apr 2016 #20

SO DWS supports 300% Loan Sharks and Obama Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #23

Who needs the GOP anymore? 99th_Monkey Apr 2016 #31

That's why the GOP has to keep getting more and more insane every cycle Ferd Berfel Apr 2016 #32

Hahahaha! Gregorian Apr 2016 #24

Just donated to Canova, again! nt Duval Apr 2016 #25

Where is her DNC in all this? SHRED Apr 2016 #27

I'll bet a lot of his supporters also have donated to Trump. MADem Apr 2016 #29

Thanks for the link, Steve. Jane Austin Apr 2016 #30

Donated! Pastiche423 Apr 2016 #33

I hope this backfires SmittynMo Apr 2016 #35

I believe he nominated her for the post OnlinePoker Apr 2016 #36

Ya know, SmittynMo Apr 2016 #39

Debbie did the job she was appointed to do. He did not make a mistake, she was supposed to keep sabrina 1 Apr 2016 #41

Exactly. bvar22 Apr 2016 #49

Yes He Did noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #51

I thinks she does some dirty work for him and he is showing his appreciation. Elmer S. E. Dump Apr 2016 #50

People are sick and tired of eating crap sandwiches from the Democratic party tabasco Apr 2016 #37

I'll be donating to him this week also, he's a fantastic candidate and a Bernie Democrat. sabrina 1 Apr 2016 #40

She never faced a serious primary challenger? Betty Karlson Apr 2016 #44

One of those people was me. SusanCalvin Apr 2016 #45

RTFO!!!! Go Tim!!!! Dont call me Shirley Apr 2016 #46

Thanks Obama! zentrum Apr 2016 #48

Obama is at 53% favorable nationally youceyec Apr 2016 #52

Is this the famous 12-dimensional chess Obama plays? thereismore Apr 2016 #53

Sorry, can you explain your point? brooklynite Apr 2016 #56

Because I don't like Hillary OnlinePoker Apr 2016 #58

We're not talking about the impact of his support... brooklynite Apr 2016 #59

He's good, he could win but then I hope Republicans don't grab that Florida Congress seat in the end Sunlei Apr 2016 #60

Proud to be one of the 15,300! nt ncliberal Apr 2016 #61