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Obama campaign brought in $51 million in July      (AP)
Obama campaign brought in $51 million in July (AP)
AP - The presidential campaign of Barack Obama says the Democratic candidate raised more than $51 million in July.
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Obama's July fundraising bodes well for fall race
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... he will forgo public financing for the general election, giving up $84 million in taxpayer dollars for the final two months of the campaign and committing himself to a steady pace of fundraising. By contrast, Republican candidate John McCain has raised just $140 million and has agreed to accept public financing for the general election and the spending restraints that come with it. Unlike Obama, McCain will not feel the intense pressure to raise money in the fall. Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080816/ap_on_el_pr/campaig... :woohoo:

Obama's July fundraising bodes well for fall race
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News — ... he will forgo public financing for the general election, giving up $84 million in taxpayer dollars for the final two months of the campaign and committing himself to a steady pace of fundraising. By contrast, Republican candidate John McCain has raised just $140 million and has agreed to accept public financing for the general election and the spending restraints that come with it. Unlike Obama, McCain will not feel the intense pressure to raise money in the fall. Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080816/ap_on_el_pr/campaig... :woohoo:

Barack Obama’s “Cash Crunch” Continues
Oliver Willis — Never listen to Republicans and the media. Never. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised more than $51 million in July and the Democratic National Committee reported $27.7 million in donations last month, putting Obama in a strong position for the fall campaign. Obama began August with $65.8 million on hand and the DNC had $28.5 million available, according to statements released Saturday. His July total was slightly less than the $52 million he raised in June but still eye-popping because he was off the fundraising circuit at ...

Barack Obama’s “Cash Crunch” Continues
Oliver Willis — Never listen to Republicans and the media. Never. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised more than $51 million in July and the Democratic National Committee reported $27.7 million in donations last month, putting Obama in a strong position for the fall campaign. Obama began August with $65.8 million on hand and the DNC had $28.5 million available, according to statements released Saturday. His July total was slightly less than the $52 million he raised in June but still eye-popping because he was off the fundraising circuit at ...

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