Democratic Primaries

George II

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25. It's all in the math. Unfortunately the average voter doesn't pay attention...

Tue Apr 2, 2019, 02:38 PM

Apr 2019

...to the actual details.

Lost in the numbers is the fact that there were well over $100 million in un-itemized contributions, about which we know nothing (who the contributors were, how many, how much each, etc.)

A few final facts about what we do know about the itemized contributions:

Itemized contributions totaled $118 million from 1.9 million contributions, an average of $61, not $27 as been advertised.
There were 307,700 contributors who made an average of more than 6 contributions each.
The total $ contribution per contributor was $383, a far cry from $27 and to most people NOT "small contributors".

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Sanders hauls in eye-popping $18.2M in first quarter [View all] Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 OP

So great! And in just a month! floppyboo Apr 2019 #1

Oops added link Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #5

And an overwhelming majority of them have already made second donations. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #2

I made my second before the deadline and may opt for reocurring CentralMass Apr 2019 #12

Not sure exactly what you meant but I think I get it. WeekiWater Apr 2019 #13

There are FEC fundraising deadlines (for the month ?) that must be met. CentralMass Apr 2019 #16

Somehow, that figure seems small given the money involved in campaigns. David__77 Apr 2019 #3

2020 Cycle Shows The Impact Of Removing PAC Money corbettkroehler Apr 2019 #7

Great to see! A man of the people! jalan48 Apr 2019 #4

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2019 #6

Some simple math: George II Apr 2019 #8

With the highest approval rating for 18-29 year olds floppyboo Apr 2019 #9

The 18-29 year old age group is the smallest of the four with the lowest voter turnout. George II Apr 2019 #11

must be a russian! LOL! floppyboo Apr 2019 #14

You can find out who he is here: FEC.gov George II Apr 2019 #18

clever! floppyboo Apr 2019 #20

It's all in the math. Unfortunately the average voter doesn't pay attention... George II Apr 2019 #25

Exactly! Thanks, George II, for the explainer. Too many people don't understand that. pnwmom Apr 2019 #33

There were about a dozen letters sent to the campaign flagging almost 100,000 contributions... George II Apr 2019 #36

I wonder if the Bernie team learned from last time how to do it correctly. pnwmom Apr 2019 #38

If you want to see an "eye-popping" haul... brooklynite Apr 2019 #10

As the article states. Average contribution was $20 CentralMass Apr 2019 #15

I think Kamala Harris' avg. donation was about $100, which is pretty good. I expect Perrenial Voter Apr 2019 #29

He's always encouraged his donors to make multiple small donations, rather than fewer, bigger gifts. pnwmom Apr 2019 #41

+1,000,000 George II Apr 2019 #37

Although given his database this number is on the low end of public expectations. pnwmom Apr 2019 #17

You're correct. Considering his large email database, which he refused to share with the DNC.... George II Apr 2019 #39

Interesting. But not as interesting as seeing his full TAX RETURNS. NurseJackie Apr 2019 #19

+1000. nt pnwmom Apr 2019 #22

Lol. Nuthin to say about the impressive numbers? Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2019 #24

If I was impressed, perhaps. But I'm not. NurseJackie Apr 2019 #30

Considering the campaign forecast $20 million, they're not as impressive as some would like..... George II Apr 2019 #40

On the bright side, sanders failure to meet his goal makes Harris' numbers look even better Gothmog Apr 2019 #44

Fabulous start!!! Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #21

I want to spend my time in the General Election talking about what an asshole Trump is... louis c Apr 2019 #27

Agree.That would be great. Power 2 the People Apr 2019 #34

If Bernie is the nominee, that Socialist label he so proudly wears... louis c Apr 2019 #45

Yes !!!!!!! pnwmom Apr 2019 #35

Bernie raised about $15 million in his first quarter last time around, pnwmom Apr 2019 #23

Math? BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #32

This and other indicators put Bernie and Kamala in the top 2 RandySF Apr 2019 #26

He certainly is a money magnet Politicub Apr 2019 #28

6 million in 24 hours BlueFlorida Apr 2019 #31

sanders had $10 million after first week Gothmog Apr 2019 #43

So sanders did not meet the $20 million that people were expecting Gothmog Apr 2019 #42