Hillary Clinton: April 2007 Archives

 

Hillary Clinton is the leader of the pack in what seems to be a billion dollar election year.  Within the first quarter of fundraising Clinton has just reported $36 million in her campaign war chest. 

Way ahead of her democratic opponents, Clinton's money breaks down like this:  $26 million is new money and $10 million was transferred from her senate re-election account.  Of that $26 million, $4.2 million was raised through the internet. 

Barak Obama will likely rank #2, but his camp hasn't released their numbers yet.  The New York Times reported that his aides confirmed he has raised more than $20 million.  That will likely have Hillary's campaign applying more pressure which will likely include many appearances by her husband, former President Bill Clinton.  Mr. Clinton is one of the most successful democratic fundraisers in US history.  As a matter of fact, the man loves to raise money for political campaigns.

On down the line were former Senator John Edwards who raised $14 million since the beginning of the year.  Senator Joe Biden of Delaware only raised $2 million and transferred another $2 million from his senate account. Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut also reported about $4 million for the quarter and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson reported about $6 million.

This has probably drawn a perfect line in the sand showing that the Clintons are at it again.  Let's just see if they can put another one in the White House.