Edwards breaks online fundraising record: 3 Million (? 5M with matching ?) in 25 days

[jsamuel]

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/1/25/105927/599/453/442961

In the first 25 days of this quarter, campaign has raised more online than the whole 4th quarter – the vast majority of which will be doubled by federal matching funds

Chapel Hill, North Carolina – As a sign of John Edwards’ growing grassroots support across the country, today the Edwards campaign announced that it has raised more than $3 million online during the first 25 days of the quarter – more than it raised during the whole 4th quarter of last year. Just yesterday, the campaign had one of its best fundraising days, taking in more than $230,000 in contributions. The vast majority of online contributions will be doubled by federal matching funds.

"First, we want to thank everyone who has contributed," said senior advisor Joe Trippi. "More and more Americans want to get involved in our campaign because they recognize that John Edwards is the only candidate in this race with the backbone to say we are in a fight for the middle class and we can’t negotiate or take money from powerful entrenched interests if we are going to have change – we have to take them on. Our campaign relies on the support of regular Americans, and with their support we can bring real change to America."

The Edwards campaign has been built on reaching out to all Americans – not just those who can give the maximum donation to the campaign. Edwards is the only candidate who has never taken a dime from Washington lobbyists or PACs. He continues to gain new support as he travels the country to talk with voters about his plans to fight for the middle class.
- Edwards enjoys strong grassroots support with 93 percent of online contributions coming in amounts of $100 or less.
- Fifty-two percent of those making contributions online this quarter are new contributors.

[Tennessee Gal]

1. Yahoooooooooooooo!

Go John!

[DJ13]

2. I believe Ron Paul's (BLECH!) record was $7 million in one day

[LiberalHeart]

10. Maybe it wasn't done online? If so, that's where the difference is, I guess.

[bonnieS]

47. What record breaking means

He means for his own campaign

[McCamy Taylor]

55. Paul's $$ is probably from yard signs---they are very "hip" in Texas.

Doesn't mean anyone actually plans to have him for their president. They are more of a way for lifelong Republican Texans to show their disgust with the Bush administration.

[iris5426]

3. Awesome...

I know I've contributed repeatedly even though I can't afford it...pretty sure I've reached the point where I'm past the matching funds...if only the hubby was interested in politics we could start working on his $250....though since we have no $$ maybe its better that he's not...

Anyways, GO JOHN!!!!

:woohoo:
:applause:
:bounce:

[chimpymustgo]

5. Oh make my day!!! BIG K&R!!!

:bounce:

:toast:

:party:

:beer:

:thumbsup:

[Coexist]

4. I'll bet that One Day / 5 Million thing made the difference...

at least I think it was $5 mil. Does anyone remember the total they were shooting for?

[Tennessee Gal]

7. Campaign response to 1/18/08 fundraising:

Thank you! On behalf of John and Elizabeth Edwards and our entire campaign, I want to thank everyone who made a contribution on Friday, January 18th. In particular, I want to thank all those from the netroots community for rallying to our side at a time when we need it most. Thanks to you, we received several thousand contributions on Friday - and more than half of those contributions were from folks who had never before made a donation to our campaign.

As a result of your support, Friday was one of the best online fundraising days ever for our campaign. And, importantly, the great majority of those contributions will be eligible for matching funds, doubling the impact of your extraordinary effort.

We appreciate every contribution and every contributor to our campaign. We know many of those who have given to this campaign do so because they see that John is fighting for them - for their families and for the American dream we hold close to our hearts. Thank you for continuing to stand with John, and for helping to get out his message of bold, transformational change.

David Bonior is the national campaign manager for the John Edwards for President campaign.

http://blog.johnedwards.com/story/2008/1/19/16242/1593#commenttop

[tblue37]

16. $7 million. To beat Ron Paul's $6 million record. n/t

[southern_belle]

6. happy to give 5th rec!

:)

[Yael]

8. Wow -- awesome news!!!!

K&R

:woohoo:

[pamela]

9. Excellent news!

K&R!

[lisainmilo]

11. Fantastic...!!!!!!!!

:applause:

[Triana]

12. WoooHOO!!!

I just sent in another $50 yesterday to help with the Native Son ad. Guess we covered that one.

I am NOT a corporation or corporate lobbyist or PAC - and I APPROVE this message!

:woohoo:

[Warpy]

13. It seems the rumors of his financial demise were premature

and put out by the same corporatized news services who know their days as near monopolies would be severely numbered under his leadership.

[BrklynLiberal]

14. I am thrilled to have been a part of it...

[chimpymustgo]

15. It's a good feeling. I'll be making phone calls later.

I made about 5 earlier, and got answering machines. So I'm going to wait till after 5. This is great news, though. They should be able to air that ad. And be competitive for Super Tuesday.

[SammyWinstonJack]

31. So am I!

:woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo:

[tblue37]

17. K&R

[PresidentObama]

18. DU Edwards supporters: You helped do this!! Go Johnny, go!!

[balantz]

19. YES!!!

That's such great news! Thank you for reporting! And YES to "Native Son" being shown to T.V. watchers in South Carolina, because I think I can safely assume they will have enough to air it now!

Woo Hoo!!! :woohoo:

[Blackhatjack]

20. K & R for EDWARDS!!! $$$$ is coming in folks, polls are up... Big Mo has arrived!

[OneGrassRoot]

21. Now, THIS makes me happy. :) n/t

[redqueen]

22. Thank you for the GREAT news!

:bounce:

:loveya:

[lebkuchen]

23. I gave

was happy to

[asdjrocky]

24. And thank you to everyone that gave, and keeps on giving!

[frogmarch]

25. This is AWESOME!

I am thrilled too!

[Control-Z]

26. K&R n/t

[Gloria]

27. I'm doing the dance of joy!!!@!@!! My money helped!!!

[surfermaw]

28. Dancing, Dancing, go John go

[judaspriestess]

29. Well damn skippy!!!!!!!

kudos to all of us who donated not just with money but with time, effort, spirit, everything!!!!

:grouphug: :yourock:

[Lugnut]

30. Yeeee Hawww!

This is fantastic news! This right here says it all.

"Edwards enjoys strong grassroots support with 93 percent of online contributions coming in amounts of $100 or less."

Go Johnny go!

[onehandle]

32. Kick! nt

[FogerRox]

33. KnRing

[avaistheone1]

34. OMG!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing that. I couldn't be more thrilled.

[deacon]

35. Donate! k + r

[PervezClinton]

36. Thanks. Very informative.

[asdjrocky]

37. The best part?

- Fifty-two percent of those making contributions online this quarter are new contributors.

What does that tell you people?

[Binka]

40. People Are Listening

Ears and Hearts are open to John. Go Baby Go! My long shot is getting close to the eighth pole. Come on John head down and eyes on the wire. SC will blow this thing wide open.

[fooj]

38. Our voice will be heard!

The people are coming.

[Jennifer C]

39. Nice one, John!

:toast:

[rodeodance]

41. Whow, Good for him. Very nice to see.

[rambler_american]

42. K&R

:kick:

[Iwillnevergiveup]

43. AT LAST!

K&R. My daily enjoyment of "Judge Judy" was severely hampered yesterday as I saw the first of 2 Hillary commercials aired in Los Angeles. So far nothing for Barack that I've seen. Hopefully, some TV spots for John Edwards coming soon.

[peacock]

44. 360,000 dollars in 6 days. We can do it!

Everyone has been great! The Edwards campaign is making a push to get 360,000 dollars by Jan. 31 so we can make this month the best fundraising month in this quarter and so JRE can get his message out before the Feb. 5 Super Primaries.

We raised 300,000 in ONE day, so surely, 360,000 in 6 days is possible.

If you are for JRE and have not donated yet, have not donated the maximum for the prinmaries yet and/or have a few dollars to donate, please consider doing so. IF you do donate, please go to http://johnedwards.com/ as donations up to 250 dollars will be doubled.

Double your pleasure, double your fun (seriously) and let your tax dollars work for you. Even a 5 dollar donation would make a statement that this is an election and not an auction and especially, if you have not donated before, make a statement as to how many of us stand up with JRE.

[protect our future]

45. I'm an Obama supporter, but I think the world of John Edwards and

know he would make an excellent president. I have his autograph and I treasure it.

But if John doesn't become the nominee, I have heard (from a news report on Washington Journal today) that the Obama campaign is quietly saying John will be the AG in an Obama administration.

If this is true, Republicans must be devastated. John Edwards is truly their worst nightmare.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

46. I'm proud to say I was a tiny part of that.

Even if all I could do was an itty bitty contribution it all adds up.

[Misskittycat]

51. So was I. Feels good. n/t

[george_maniakes]

48. So much talk about obama and clinton...

it would be nice if more media attention was given to edwards. Now with that cash he's definitely going to pick up a sizable chunk of delegates feb. 5. Any states where he's running particularly strong, or has a good chance of doing so?

[Infinite Hope]

49. K&R Edwards headlines through Feb. 5th!! n/t

[KaryninMiami]

50. WOWSA! Great news and great work everyone who contributed!

Go Johnny Go!!!!!

[AnnieBW]

52. Just sent in $50

Go, Johnny, go!

[JimboDem]

53. Sending more.

Geaux John.:kick:

[ClericJohnPreston]

54. Happy to

:kick: &R

Go John, Go!