$52 Million In June

17 Jul 2008 Author: Jack Turner

The Obama campaign is kinda fired up it seems. $52M raised in June. Second best month ever.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama raised $52 million in June, the campaign said on Thursday, a jump from last month and more than double the $22 million raised by his Republican rival John McCain.

In an e-mail to supporters, campaign manager David Plouffe said the Obama campaign raised the funds with an average donation of $68. The Obama campaign and the Democratic National Committee have a combined total of $72 million in the bank, Plouffe said.

The GOP has $100M in the bank BTW. The former stats junkie in me wants to know what the median contribution is.

Tags: 2008 Presidential Race, Barack Obama, Fundraising

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Adam

Oh lord. Bundlers--ever heard of em? That's where Obama gets his big bucks. Investment bankers, trial attorneys, you name it. Nothing against em, but Obama's no saint (see his record of collecting money from Chicago-based pharma and energy company lobbyists). But the biggest problem: the campaign finance stab in the back. Damn, he should have taken the money and let the funds flow to the DNC instead. I'm so disgusted that I'm going for McKinney...

Karmi

McKinney...she could pick Whoopi, if she didn't already have a running mate.

Afroamerica Writer

I saw this news today. The average contribution to Obama's campaign is $62. A drop of almost $30 from many months ago - blame it on the economy's state.

barry4obama

hey guys if u go over to the huff post ...make sure u read the article that talks about the hillraiser supporter that won't support BHO no matter what...this witch even compares him to hitler

Sepia

She needs to stop hatin' and start donatin' to her leader's campaign debt.

baratunde aka jack turner

nice

GreenLadyHere

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. Obama and to all contributors!! This is a great example of "putting your $$$$ where your mouth is"!

eclecticbrotha

That $72 million COMBINED number is incorrect. That's Obama's total from June + cash on hand. The DNC has another $22 million which means with Obama and the DNC combined he has $92 million, not $72 million.. Plouffe's correction can be found at the bottom of the page the letter is posted to on the website.

eclecticbrotha

Here's the correction from the website:

"Correction: $72 million is Obama for America's cash on hand only. This number does not include the DNC's cash on hand."

Elephants&Flowers

Although its been in "nickels and dimes," this is the 1st time I've contributed (repeatedly) to any presidential candidates' campaign. I'm really happy to see that my small contributions are part of a VERY large pot.

Let me see what other change I can dig up...

GreenLadyHere

E&F: Me 2! Looking in the sofa cracks e'en as we speak! :>) :>)

Sepia

Like Kool Moe Dee said, "How Ya Like Me Now!"

Texas_Girl_in_LA

The WSJ got played...$30M...whateva!

Barack's response: You don't know me, you don't know my $$$$

ssshhhhh...but I was a little worried

Shazza

From Daily Kos-

According to a solicitation sent by the McCain camp, for the low, low price of $5,000, you can play a round of golf at Cape Arundel Golf Course, Bush’s home course.

"Both President Bush and Governor Jeb Bush will be stopping by to greet the foursomes," the missive promises. "The course is reserved for this private group, and VIPs will be visiting during your round of golf. This event is a great way to end a weekend getaway, and we would be honored if you can attend."

I thought Bush 'sacrificed' golf in honor of the war dead. He lied? :O

ultramagnetic

That should shut the "his donations have dried up" crowd up or Hillary's People attempting to blackmail him in making her VP before they'll give up the cash.

Tish

Congrats to Mr. Obama.

ayersteach

Median $$ donated: $68 per contributor

ayersteach

O-man to McBush: "Your mama!"

rikyrah

Yes.We.Can.

Melinda

Amen. Amen. Amen.

Nardwilly

Kicking a**, and taking names.
BIg time baller, and a shot caller.
Opening up a can of whip a**

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