GOP frets over Democratic fundraising

[Kadie]

GOP frets over Democratic fundraising
By JIM KUHNHENN, Associated Press Writer
51 minutes ago



WASHINGTON - For Republicans, watching Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama fight for supremacy in fundraising is not just a spectator sport. It is a look into the future, and the GOP isn't cheering.

Obama and Clinton together raked in as much as seven times as much cash in February as John McCain, the all-but-certain Republican nominee.

The Democrats, particularly Obama, are also developing a broad base of fervent donors whose help goes beyond sending money.

Some Republicans are sounding alarms.

"Since the midterm election of 2006, Democrats have had an enthusiasm gap with Republicans," said GOP strategist Scott Reed. "They have big crowds, raise more money and appear to have more excitement on the campaign trail. Couple this with turnout numbers, which are off the charts, and Republicans are going to have a big challenge in the fall."

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[blogslut]

1. bummer

:)

[ingac70]

2. Best news I've heard all day.

:woohoo:

[comradebillyboy]

3. they are shiiting their pants that both Obama and Hillary

can raise lots more money that the erstwhile "straight talker". Big Biz has decided the pukes are complete fuck-ups and either Obama or Hillary will be better for them.

[Kittycat]

4. How are people supposed to get excited about McLame?

I mean really. He can barely keep the nursing home folks awake during his speeches.

[wryter2000]

5. I am crying big, salty tears over here

Their only true advantage has been that they could raise more money from their fat-cat suppporters (apologies to rotund felines everywhere :)) than we could get from unions and regular folks. Let them...um...eat cake.

:nopity:

[City Lights]

6. Sucks to be them.

:bounce:

[workinclasszero]

7. Back to the political wilderness Rethugs!

***Couple this with turnout numbers, which are off the charts, and Republicans are going to have a big challenge in the fall."***
Ya think?:evilgrin:

[BalancedGoat]

8. Something we can all be happy about. n/t

[Kadie]

9. Welcome to DU BalancedGoat!

:hi:

[NastyRiffraff]

10. Awww...the poor babies! I feel SOOOO sorry for them

NOT.

[Omaha Steve]

11. I had a life long Republican give me $20 to give to....

Hillary three days ago. He didn't want his name on the public data base. Yes I did pass it on to the correct candidate if your wondering.