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B. Obama raised $150,000,000 in September; he's raised more than $605,000,000 -- nearly twice what the Democratic nominee in 2004 raised. The average donation was $86 bucks. 3.1 million people contributed. Watch for the McCain campaign to try to raise money off of Obama's haul. (for the RNC, of ...
$150,000 Wardrobe for Palin May Alter Tailor-Made Image
$150,000 Wardrobe for Palin May Alter Tailor-Made Image
nytimes.com — Republicans feared that Gov. Sarah Palin’s “hockey mom” image would fray amid revelations that the Republican Party outfitted her from high-end stores. > (more) $150,000 Wardrobe for Palin May Alter Tailor-Made Image
Obama Raised Record $150 Million in September
thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — The Democratic nominee's campaign shatters all previous records. (more) Obama Raised Record $150 Million in September
GOP spends $150,000 for Palin's wardrobe
GOP spends $150,000 for Palin's wardrobe
msnbc.msn.com — John McCain's presidential campaign said thousands of dollars worth of clothing purchased by the Republican Party for running mate Sarah Palin will go to a "charitable purpose" after the campaign. (more) GOP spends $150,000 for Palin's wardrobe
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Matthew Yglesias — Obama raises $150,000,000 in September. That’s an awful lot of money. Average donation was $86.

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