Let me first preface this by saying that we've got some great candidates and I haven't committed to one over another as of yet. But to all those who are disparaging Hillary as "unelectable", I would have to beg to differ. Once Bill really lends his credability to this campaign, we'll see a slew of African-American voters stepping in to support her.

I was disappointed to see that CNN's front page on Obama has the poll numbers listed as Clinton 43%-Obama 25%, when you could easily check the most recent poll with Clinton 35%-Obama 23%. Sloppy fact checking. Clearly Obama is gaining traction and is going to give Hillary a run for her money.

Lastly, I just want to say that the "empty suit" and "lack of experience" is so tired and not really applicable when comparing Clinton with Obama. Hillary is now in her second term as a Senator, but before that, had only experience as an attorney and wife of a president. Obama, on the other hand, has spent several years in his community (something I would consider GREAT experience versus self-promoting politicians hanging out in Washington for years), 8 years in the Illinois Senate, and now a first term in the US Senate. He has good, moderate views that will help to bridge the country, as well as sound policy on his initiatives. In any case, it appears that we have several great candidates that will undoubtedly prove to beat the Republica challenger next fall.

I'm 100% committed to voting Republican in 08… if the nomination goes to Ron Paul. Since that's unlikely (though possible!), I'm hoping Obama will be there for the Democrat ticket. As passionate as Hillary may be about the job, I think she's down right unelectable, and there is not one Republican candidate other than Paul that I want to see in the White House.

So here's hoping Obama's record fundraising is used well and he gets the nomination. That way we'll have at least one optimist to vote for.

To respond to the query about how this compares to the record that a GOP may have set, I believe that President Bush raised $34 million from June - September 2003. I could be perfectly wrong in the timeline but am very certain of the figure.

What experience does Hillary have over Obama? Eight years as a political wife?

Yeah, she can pander in a debate and get a standing ovation from paid supporters. Big deal.

The national poll numbers mean nothing. It's the state polls that matter, and Obama is ahead in S. Carolina.

Also, if the Dems came into the Congress supposedly bringing new accountability, when will Hillary release her earmarks? Obama was the first congressperson to release his, and is the ONLY presidential candidate to do so.

How bout those earmarks, Hillary.

So far Obama seems be doing what everyone else says should be done. Makes you start thinking real change is possible.

Your on your way Mr. President your on your way.

I am not an America, but looking at your campaign from far I do believe you are trying your best to elect the right man for the top office. Realizing America's image around the world today, it is time Americans choose the path of reconcillian and deplomacy and the only path is to bring Barack to the table. Clinton will not bring anything new to politics. It will be the old politic we knew and if she is nominated, republicans will definately win. I am afraid big pocket people might use their influence to get Hilary on the table and loose the raise ultimately. Obama is a smart man and he has a fine resume.Make the right choice for the sake of the world. God bless you all.

Yah, the Iraq war is about to end now that Obama is for sure the next president of the US

Reading the comments is a true lesson in democracy in action. Regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination, I intend to vote for him or her. Enough already of the Bush doctrine!

Meanwhile, the more we debate and learn about what the candidates believe in and say they will do, the better. Even at the risk of generating more heat than light, it's great to have a robust debate going on in the Democratic Party!! Go Dems!!

This bodes extremely well for the future of the USA. Way to go, Barack! We're with you.

It is extremely disturbing and right down foolish to watch how the American population has been duped by foolish promises trivia and shallow characters of candidates. No substance to their platforms or how they intend to protect the constitutional freedoms we have been entrusted with. The only things that sway the voters are how much money these foolish candidates have raised. This works across parties and people fall suckers to this. No thought as to what these politicians stand for ( god forbid that any of them should be called 'statesmen'). We diserve the candidates we are faced with.

Jim syno

Jim syno
San Diego

Obama is the man for the White House. He will be the finest President since Kennedy. I will contribute every quarter to the election. He is a man with a heart, brain and energy. He is FRESH. The presidency is not a dynasty.

The article said that $32.5 million was the highest amount ever raised by a Democratic candidate. Anybody know how this compares to the GOP record?

I think it's great that someone new to the scene who can communicate a vision for this country is doing so well, and I hope his success continues.

As for those of you who think Sen. Obama and all those others who voted for the immigration bill voted for amnesty, I suggest you look the work up in the dictionary. "Amnesty" is defined in Webster's 21st Century Dictionary as "general pardon by a governemnt, esp. for political crimes". It further defines "pardon" as "official release from penalty or punishment". The bill requires illegal immigrants to pay a hefty fine and is therefore by definition not amnesty. Look it up.

love u president obama

I THINK HE IS AWESOME!!!

Watch for the Clinton political machine to start "leaking" stories to the MSM especially the Clinton News Network.

It sure does give me a warm, fuzzy feeling to know that $50 worth of my hard-earned cash is somewhere in that giant pile of fundraising money. LET'S DO THIS THING!

Joe, the Immigration Bill has nothing to do with it. Both sides had "interest groups" actively lobbying either pro or anti, so I guess he should just not have voted at all?? That makes no sense. The fact is that Senator Obama accepts NO MONEY from lobbyists, and no money from PACS. You don't get more grassroots than that.

Dem rank-and-file are finally waking up to the fact that unless they want the GOP to stay in the White House, they better make sure Hilary doesn't get the nomination. She is unelectable and her candidacy will rally the GOP like no one's ever seen.

Good news for the Obama campaign for sure. Yet, don't let the thrill of this moment distract from the reality of the upcoming caucuses. There is plenty of hard work to be done and as an Obama for President supporter myself, I would hate to see him falter in key states due to operatives in his camp not recognizing the polarization of this country at present. We need a President that will speak truth to power and I trust that President Obama is that man.

I m a Kenyan but now an American Citizen. Remember Obama's father is a Kenyan. I like Obama but i dont think this is the right time for him. He lacks experience, that is why he can not answer quastions in the debates as faster and accurate as Hillary, I doubt if he knows much about security of this country if any, and i dont think he can be a commander in chief during challenging moments. I also think if we follow each and every person contributing to Obama, im sure that you will find 30 to 40% percent of the money is coming from the republicans who are afraid of the Clintons to death.Hillary will win the nomination and the presidency.

In Bill Clinton's own words when he was trying to win the nomination "Experience is fine but there's good experience and bad experience, what matters is how you engage with everyday people…the definition of insanity is continuing to do the same thing over and over and expecting a different result". Yes he said that. Ok we've had Bush, clinton, clinton, bush, bush. It's time for a change, and Barack represents the people. Go Barack, I'm donating every quarter!! Visit barackobama.com to learn where he stands on the issues.

Monica, rochester NY

How sad, so much money for a candidate that doesn't have a chance.

So, great, Senator Obama has raised a lot of money. I am not voting for Senator Obama because in the debates I have seen with him as well as interviews, he is not able to answer a question. He is very abstract in his anwers and we have already had 8 years of an administration that has kept us in the dark. Whether the Obama camp likes it or not, he is going to have to start answering questions. He is going to have to start discussing the war, the economy, and yes, even race.

“The curse of mankind is: Folly and igonorance?”

And voting for Hillary would be ignorant…

Obama! Bombaye! Obama! Bombaye! Obama! Bombaye!

All the Obama folks' dreams will be shattered when John Edwards wins Iowa.

National polls mean nothing; Iowa means everything. $32.5 million is an impressive number, but it isn't enough to buy Obama the Iowa Caucus. Edwards has virtually lived in Iowa since 2004.

We'll see the domino effect once Edwards wins Iowa, with the exception of New Hampshire. Edwards wins Iowa…Edwards wins South Carolina…Edwards wins Nevada…

I love reading these comments. Yet, some of you folks still need a lesson in civics.

Obama appears to be a nice man. I have seen him on several programs and I have not problem with him. Yet, he will not make it out of the primaries. It is a good idea to see how he is doing in each state. Right now he is FAR behind Hillary. But, we still have a few months before the primaries begin. I just don't see him winning enough of the primaries to become the nominee. Maybe Hillary can pick him for Vice President.

The hatred towards Hillary that alot of you mention is not based on anything other than emotion. No one has yet defined anything Hillary has done wrong or immoral. Ya'll are listening to too much talk radio and the media.

Hillary will be the nominee for President when it is all said and done. I will vote for her any day over a Republican.

Hey Providence,

Howard Dean was — and still is — an idiot. It just took that long for the American people to realize it. As THIS campaign progresses, however, many of the undecided Americans are beginning to discover that Senator Obama is not an idiot at all.

I'm between 18 and 30, and you better believe I'm voting for Obama every chance I get, including in the primary.

Hillary has been a senator for less than one additional term than Obama, so how can people continue to say that she is SO much more experienced than he is? The man has devoted his life to serving the public and he will continue to do so until the day he dies.

If Hillary cared about marriage, she wouldn't have cheapened it by sending the message that an unfaithful marriage is an acceptable marriage.
All she cares about is that her name is Clinton.

"Obama is an empty shell! … Thou shall not judge"

I think that'll be about enough out of you!

I was one of 154,000 new donors to the Obama campaign this quarter, and I'll donate more next quarter. These polls are lies, and if I have to hear that Hillary "won a debate" one more time, I think I might throw-up; I've watched the debate and she has only given one or two good answers TOTAL, whereas Obama almost always has a great answer.

Go Obama!

Amazing! Obama's style is truly unique and a great change in U.S. politics and elections. http://www.seferm.com

I am going to support any candidate the Democratic Party nominates in 2008. I am also tired of the Clintons, but even Much More tired of the 'bush doctrine' which will continue if any of the Repubs are elected. We need to be looking ahead at who can defeat the 08 Republican candidate. I like Senator Obama very much, but the imporant question always arrises, can he beat the Republican front runner? Just "food for thought."

Its not just that Obama has raised more money than Hillary Clinton…its also how he did it. He got the most money ever for a democrat so far while also getting the most donations. Thats how you build support.

Hillary got all of her bribes, o I mean donations from big america. He got a quarter million people involved. Thats how you get the people involved.

It's no surprise that Obama and Clinton have been getting the lion share of dems contribution. The mainstream media is mainly responsible for this which makes everything so disappointing. Democratic Party is not the party of mainstream media. The party deserves better candidates and the American people deserve nothing less but the best. Dems especially at the grassroot should not let themselves swayed by hypes and selective and subjective media coverage. Let us look into other candiates who better represents the ideal of the party, people like Sen. Mike Gravel and Rep. Dennis Kucinich.

Remember Howard Dean? Barack is an Empty Suit! I'm an African-American man who supports Hillary!

GO TELL MOMMA, I'M VOTING FOR OBAMA…AND DONATING MORE MONEY TOO

I am a new citizen. The wind of unprecedent change is blowing across America; from sea to shining sea.
God bless America.

Well done Senator Obama. Thank you for campaigning truthfully, speaking boldly, and battling for a new kind of politics in Washington.

Obama is quite different than Dean. He has learned what Dean did wrong and he is making a difference. Just watch.

Thats great! As a Hispanic and Repulican, I am tired of the war and constant political rhetoric from both sides. I truly believe that this is a guy that can bring us together. If Obama wins the Democratic Party nomination, I just might have to cast my vote for him.

I call this story History repeat it self.Becauce no one and nothing can't stand again the will of the people ,when the people demanded change change will happen the american people demanded change .That what they happen demontrated with OBama

Obama doesn't stand a chance against the Republican nominee whoever that may be. He is unelectable.

Hillary makes my skin crawl.

I admittedly am voting for a Republican, but if a Democrat were to be President, Obama would be my first choice. He is a class act and I really like him.

All sizzle with no steak. Where's the MEAT B.O.?

JFK and Lincoln lacked experience too…

In response to Providence, RI. - Huh? First of all, Howard Dean never raised 50 million dollars. The amount raised by Senator Obama this quarter is a record. Second, if you're so big on "thou shall not judge' (although if that's in the bible there are sure alot of Christians who don't follow that one), then why are you judging Barack Obama? Those of us who support him don't do so blindly. We've seen his integrity, his intelligence, and his love for this country. I'm not about to vote for Hillary Clinton because she stayed married to Bill! We've HAD the Clinton's in the White House. It's time for real change. And that's what Barack Obama brings to the table.

The people are speaking LOUD and CLEAR. In spite of slanted polls, false accusations, ridiculous charges of 'no experience', making fun of his name (how ignorant is that?), the PEOPLE have opened their eyes and their wallets and are CHOOSING the BEST candidate in any party. IF the elections are not tampered with AGAIN, this man will be our next President and I will once more be PROUD to be an American with a Leader who I Proud of instead of ashamed of! I am SO looking forward to that time. And in spite of those who claim only the 'young' support Obama… I am 55 and MANY others I know in my age group are Obama supporters, those 20+ years older than myself that I know are Obama supporters (including former Republicans). Obama has crossed barriers of age, political affiliation, color, religion and finances (from Oprah to me) and he will bring this once great nation back to it's former glory in exactly this way of bringing the PEOPLE back together with his responsible, intelligent, caring leadership. And we will once again have the respect and support of the world we are a part of.

This is great news! Obama is the right person for the job! This money represents hope and unity that we have all found with Obama. He is the future.

Do you remember Howard Dean, who raised 50 million around this time in 2004? Then he faded like a rose. So Obama fans, please, do not be too excited! Obama lacks experience. Obama has rhetorics, but no substance. Obama is an empty shell! Obama fans do not vote in the primary because they are between 18 and 30, but Hillary fans will vote because they are between 30 and 80. And those of you who are Clintons haters, please, see her as a human. Hillary is a human with intelligence and experience! She did not do any harm to you or to the country! Does not Bible teach you "Thou shall not judge?" She is the real deal; Obama is like Howard Dean! Admire her for staying married to Bill, because she values marriage unlike others. Love her for all the things she did for New York and the country. Shakespeare says: "The curse of mankind is: Folly and igonorance?"

President Barack Obama. That has a wonderful ring to it. Get used to it, cause we're gonna win. 2008

Here's the Real Story!

The American People Decided !

No offense to the Media. We know how it works. We know you have to do what you have to do, but here's what I am excited about and the Media should be excited about.

Despite the pundunces telling us who we want. Despite the polls. Despite the false claims. Despite the false advertizing that suggests one person is the inevitabe choice of America, the American people are deciding on who we want to support. The American people are havinmg the real say. It's clear. It's very clear. Democracy is alive and well, people and it's evident in the success of Obamas Campaign.

This is the American people telling the Media that we will choose our own leader, not you. The Media should rejoice in the fact that that depite what they are being forced to report, the American people are not falling for it. It's a win win. The Media get to keep their jobs and the American people get to keep the real frontrunner. I can't wait till Iowa. I can't wait.

Go Obama!

And this is on top of the Clinton campaign attempt to pre-empt the figures by been the first to release an estimate that lumped the money together while intimating Americans that Obama would outraise them.

The press tried to convince us of late that his campaign has peaked and he've started fading, but I don't see that in this wallet-polls, which to me is the most reliable polls right now. With an additional 154,000 ready to open and re-open their wallets, I don't see why he won't be competitive for the nomination.

The Trend is your Friend and Obama is trending up and got the momentum from the polls-that-matters.

This is more than 25% improvement from last quarter numbers - "Cash is King"

Go Obama! His grassroots support is way stronger than Hillary's special interests!

You should check your facts. Most of American's support a bill that would lead illegal immigrants to citizenship. Most, intelligent, Americans understand that we can not move 14 million people. It is un realistic.

The reason the bill fell was 3-fold:

Border Security remained weak.

Republicans couldn't put past bi-partisan feelings.

Republicans are desperate to be different than Bush.

I think you better not get over excited about who is going to win this. I am in the same boat as millions of Americans–I am undecided. I will continue to evaluate each candidate until the 2008 election. We better not look so much as Who? but what each candidate stands for. We are in a heck of a mess now. Ihope I will be able to feel good about my decision. Yes I will vote but we better wait and see what happens between now and then.

I am an Obama fan and I dislike Clinton. I didn't just jump on the Obama bandwagon either. I've been listening to his podcasts and speeches for a few years now, well, since the Democratic convention, and the man is a fair and just guy.

However, lately, he had been dissapointing me, merely because he had not been saying some of the important things, like restoring our constitutional rights and cleaning up Washington politics that favor the rich over the poor. That simply was because he is busy. I heard one of his stump speeches and it more than re-energized me, and I still believe Obama can beat Clinton and thus be our next president.

Overrated!

Joe I just read your post and you are either confuse or I am??? Barack is doing everything grassroots; I am 25 a college graduate and work for a Fortune 50 Company as an IT Analyst and I've never been a part of any presidential campaign but because Barack call to make his campaign about us was so touching to me I became very active and will continue to be. He just raised 32.5 million STRIAGHT from donors like myself and not PACs but then you throw in the immigration bill and tie it into the special interest groups and Barack; which doesnt mix to me. Remember, the history of America was founded on immigrants and while I dont say everyone should get a free pass but we cant turn our backs or voices to those people. This is America Joe land of opportunites, the home of the brave and other people want a piece of that pie. Now something has to be done before nothing. YOU MAKE A STAND AND DO SOMETHING!! Dont talk about and bash the people that are at least trying to do SOMETHING!!!

GO GO GO BARACK!!! I gave $20 every pay period and still have a lot more pay periods to give another $20 since I havent tapped out my $2300 limit. I even also on My Barack page had my own fundraising pledge and had family and friends to give to me (in a since) for Barack!!! I will go even HARDER NEXT QUARTER!!! Let's GO BARACK and our entire BASE!!! WE WILL WIN!!!

So is CNN going to keep saying that Clinton is the front runner? She's weakening because she is unelectable. 52% of people have already stated they will not vote for her under any circumstance.

polls indicating hilary is a dozen plus ahead of obama are illusionary! obama's financial prowess is indicative of a very wide grassroot support. soon the ABC (anybody but clinton)folks will soon be in the bandwagon - watch out history!!

I find it interesting that Sen. Obama positions himself as the candidate of choice to oppose special interests, when he consistently voted for the horrible amnesty bill that nearly 80% of the American people opposed.

Grassroots? The grassroots are those of us who fought day in and day out to defeat that completely interest-driven piece of legislation. I truly wanted to vote for Sen. Obama for President, to believe that he was a voice for change. But I can tell you that his performance in this matter has made it clear that the Senator has already sided with the insiders on Capitol Hill and against the American people.

The Senator doesn't represent his constituents even when they make their will known beyond a shadow of a doubt. He is instead already corrupted by the power structure in Washington. He may have a huge warchest, but it doesn't matter if he loses the confidence of the people. I am one of those swing votes that could tip Illinois to the Senator's side and at this point, neither I nor anybody I know would even vote for him to be re-elected as senator, much less President, unless he emphatically and adamantly reverses his stand on amnesty.

The Senator needs to remember that grassroots organizations really do work, honest hard-working Americans have a long memory, and no matter how much money you have 21 electoral votes are a lot to overcome.

congrats to the Obama campaign. with over 258,000 contributors he is proving that the country is really ready for something new. keep up the good work.

MN Obama supporters are absolutely thrilled to be apart of this historic movement for change. We'll be behind Senator Obama every step of the way.

You ain't seen nothin' yet!!!

Damn good job Sen B…i for one will vote for you…i'm tired of the bush's' and clintons we need soon new blood up there…someone who's going to listen to the american peoples