news.yahoo.com - 9/5/2008
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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.
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Obama raises $10 million after Palin speech (Update)
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... the previous record and the number is still climbing the more Palin's attacks are covered on cable and network news," Obama spokesman Bill Burton said. 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. Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080905/ap_on_el_pr/cvn_oba... Earlier reports were $8MM, with a ...
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