Obama raises $10 million in 1 day (a record) after Palin speech--

[ailsagirl]

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — 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.

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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.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i6BkMiFClO-golI3_rj8iiidLNTAD9308008B

[ailsagirl]

1. KICK This is significant and telling...

[bdamomma]

2. I am one of those who contributed.

[ailsagirl]

3. I think I'll just open my wallet again!!! n/t

[bdamomma]

6. money talks.

[rurallib]

4. Just dropped an extra contribution in the mail - labelled it

"For the Palin retirement fund"

[ailsagirl]

5. LOL!!

[jesus_of_suburbia]

7. I donated $10 yesterday (I know I should be ashamed since I don't have a star next to my name)

But I'll do what I can and I want Obama to win in November.



I do enjoy this site, but my funds are limited right now. They won't be so much after Obama wins in November!

[AllieB]

8. We gave $250.

Rice and beans for the next 2 weeks for dinner. :-)

The donations work out to roughly $76 per person. Now that's grassroots!

[ailsagirl]

9. Kudos to all of you-- every bit helps!!

:hi: