Eating my words
By Libby
Chomp. Chomp. Chomp. Hmmm, could use a little salt... Obama released his June fundraising figures today.
Sen. Barack Obama's campaign raised $52 million in June, his campaign manager said this morning - not quite a record for the high-flying campaign, but close to it. The campaign had raised $55 million in February, during the Democratic primaries. But it's still more than twice what Republican rival Sen. John McCain raised during June -- $22 million.
Guess the FISA effect wasn't all that I thought it would be and I'm happy to be proved wrong. Meanwhile, McCain is obviously pulling in big bucks donations and will probably continue to do so from the big business interests that would love to own the next president.
I think I'll make that donation to Obama now. His framing has been a whole lot better in his speeches lately and if you need more incentive, I understand if you donate any amount before the end of the month, you're in a contest to be one of ten people that get to be Obama's guest at the convention, which includes a spot backstage when he makes his acceptance speech. Can't get a better seat than that for the festivities. And you get to bring a friend.
Am contentedly munching my own words, still taking in the reality that the campaign is opening 20 field offices in Virginia. In Harrisonburg! and Martinsville! and Winchester!
This could have far-reaching consequences. He's a centrist sellout, but he's a party builder.
Posted by: Nell | July 17, 2008 at 10:28 AM
LOL Nell. That's what counts and was the main reason I voted for him. I'm relieved to be wrong on this one.
Posted by: Libby | July 17, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Well, anecdotal evidence isn't everything, but I am a walking, talking example of the FISA effect. Rather than my usual monthly $100+, I gave just $15 in June--and that to get the new car magnet. Reason: his FISA vote (even though, in his shoes, I almost certainly would have done the same, rather than get tarred with letting Protect America Act authorities lapse).
I will be back to my usual this month--and expect to be through October.
Posted by: Wendell | July 17, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Good for you Wendell. That sends a message. I'm sure enough people did the same to have a noticeable effect, albeit not as big a one as I thought it would. I hope that most take your example and resume giving now that his framing has improved again.
Posted by: Libby | July 17, 2008 at 08:55 PM