how much of it is from the slum lord or his family?

OBAMA '08!

People are excited to donate to Obama because they believe he will bring a great return on their investment.

BARACK the vote in 2008!!

What a waste of money for this light-weight politician who voted present over 100 times in the senate! Wake up people!

At one point last week Obama donations were coming in at a rate of $500,000 an hour.

MEET OUR NEXT PRESIDENT

Barack Obama

YES WE CAN !

Well now, we know he wasn't doing any "fund raising" in Flordia now don't we.

I would be willing to bet a great amount of that money came from individuals like myself who is getting ready to make a small contribution. Never have contributed $ before but this is the year. The risks of Clinton in the White House are just too much.

Obama 08!

barack does not need any money from interest groups and lobbyists.
go obama2008

Obama donors are individuals. And that shows just how many Americans stand for Obama. They want change they can BELIEVE in. Not self-serving politicians who make big promises for years and nothing ever happens. Obama can make it happen!

Go Obama.. I donated money too..

Wonder where all this money is coming from . . . and why CNN continues to fill the political ticker with Obama news . . .is it because he paid for CNN political ads??

I guess he's got money to get rid of now. I have no doubt plenty of people will help him in that regard.

He's a steamroller, baby!

GOOD JOB……..MONEY WELL SPENT …GOOD INVESTMENT FOR THE COUNTRY.
BEST WISHES IN THE DEBATE TONIGHT…
YOU CAN COUNT ON MY VOTE ALSO…..

I'm proud to say I contributed $30 to that. And I'll be sending another $15 today. Goes to show that even people who can't afford big donations can get together and raise a lot of money for someone they believe in!

Another Clinton scandal. Bill and the mining deal and Hill did not help unions or women at Wal-mart. All the other news is reporting these new items today. Obama has my vote. Tired of the scandals of the Clintons.

Hollywood at its best! We have Rambo, Texas Ranger, Wrestler, and Fat Oprah backing the canidates. To bad we don't have real politicians running in the election.

I helped.
Gobama!

How did Candy Crowley "confirm" this? The fundraising totals do not have to be reported until April 15th so it is hard to confirm anything. Is she going by what the campaign has told her? Also, as the article states how much money he has on hand and how much he can spend for the primary is a much better judgement of actual finances.

Obama is a Jimmy Carter in waiting. To niave to sail the waters of Washington.
When reality jumps ups and bites him in the rear he will flounder just as Carter did.

I won't do any good.

That shows how strong he is,how people love him to lead this country that is divided, how many of us can raise 32 million within a month?

Go Obama! I believe that you are bringing a positive change to our politics and that you'll win the presidential election over Hillary and McCain (because both have been in the political system for 25+ years, have had their chance to make meaningful change and have ultimately failed us by perpetuating divisive politics).

I don't have much extra cash (given the state of the economy) but what I can spare, I'll continue to donate to your campaign. Good Luck and God Bless!

Go Obama 08! I donated my entire check to you. America cant afford to continue on the same path that we are on. Obama 08

GO OBAMA!!!!

His nomination is still a long shot, regardless of campaign donations.

Another Obama supporter, volunteer and small contributor quotes Emeril and says "BAM! Kick It Up a Notch!"

when obama took over the podium after tedd keneddy. i just sat down on the floor and listened everything word by word. my inner being was touched and felt , convinced that the guy should be on the oval office. i as an individual is inspired by his mere genius. that is what america needs. Leaders who would tell us that is is doable with purity.
love america

You all say it is "charisma". It all about the money dummy.
What I would like to know is where is the money coming from?
Another "Rezco" perhaps? I must admit if it had not been for Senator Clinton we Americans would have never known and that is WHY Nobama did not keep the money. Hummm it seems Nobama has some skeletons in his closet. What else will fall out of that closet?

I am sooo excited!!! This is so awesome! Go, Barack Obama! I have never been this excited about a presidential candidate!

oh obama you rock man!!! way to go, cha-ching thats the sound of me donating more money to your campaign, we need a fundamental shake up in washington, to get rid of do nothing politicians, feeding off us! obama 08!

I am one one the 170,000. He's earned our family's support.

Proud of the fact I did my part….I think I'll donate again for good measures.

All of Obama's donors are not individuals. Go to opensecrets.com and you will see that virtually all of the Democratic nominees, including those that are no longer running have a large amount of money coming from the same companies.

woo hoo!!

AMEN!

OBAMA '08!!

Way to go Obama! I really hope he picks up the edwards supporters now that he is out of the race. Obama is for TRUE change in this country. For those who think he is inexperienced - what about JFK and Lincoln? Also, because he hasn't been "in it" as long, he is not tainted by the ferociousness of washington. He is not poisoned by political greed. He is a true american who wants change for the better. Voting Clinton is voting for another 4 years of the big political machine. Vote for a man who speaks for the people. OBAMA 08!

Great sign that many are "buying into" Obama's dream……

Also, have you seen the union bashing story about Hillary when she was with Walmart… Holy cow !!!!! 35 years of experience ??? I think there is a few years she should maybe leave out…..

I am an Obama supporter but in all fairness he does have PACs working on his behalf. He has repudiated them but they are still stumping for him. Although Hillary does have far more interest groups than any other candidate, she has never claimed to run a clean campaign. Thus is politics in a post McCain-Feingold world.

I love you Obama just donated another 20

People believe in Obama.

My goal was to raise $100 for Obama, I'm at $95 now, and I'm going to get that next $5 in soon!

This is an amazing way to gauge support from individuals for Barack Obama, versus the elites and special interests that donate to the Clinton camp. Obama's candidacy is exciting and a huge step away from the politics and practices of the PAST.

I'm a registered Republican. And I'm sending money to Obama's campaign AND plan on voting for him.

Too bad his supporters are throwing their money away…Course I guess Rezko can afford it.

Yep! I happen to be one of those individuals who donated the max $2,300 this year. I'm not affiliated with any pol organization or anything… just a regular average joe. I've never been so eager to give to a campaign before. I really believe in this one. Not everyone who gets into politics is a bad person.

This is a good indicator of the increasing faith in the Obama campaign.

I guess all those rich ball players (legal and otherwise) are donating some of that quota system and affirmative action money.

Too little too late. Hillary will win!

Obama Lovers,

You are all leaving in a dream world!

I live in Florida and Obama's folks called me prior to voting to ask if "WE" were willing to donate $150 so that Obama could take back America. Yes he was fundraising in florida. He also attended "fundraisers" in homes in my neighborhood.

Just one more good sign that Obama's star is rising while Clinton's is falling.

Hillary doesn't need money to win:

It just shows people are so scared of her that his supporters have to throw money at him to feel that he still stands a chance.

I wonder how much of the money was from that Chicago slumlord. Go Hillary!

There is enough Democrats that feel comfortable with John McCain over Barack Obama. Alot, I mean Alot of Senator Clintons votes will go over to John McCain if Obama wins the primary. I have been a Democrat for years and have no respect in the way Obama has mislead people, and has lied to the American peoiple during his campaign. Thanks Obama for trying to take the White House away from us Democrats again. Thanks John Kerry for your attempt to knock down this Great Nation for personal bennfit. Remember you did NOT WIN EITHER. NOW YOU ARE TAKING OBAMA DOWN WITH YOU.

Clinton OR McCain 2008 A College Grad male that is the same age as Obama

Obama has regular folks donating this money and that speaks volumes about this Obama train.

YES WE CAN !

I think this is another example of why He Needs to be the President. The amoiunt of people who've never been apart of the political system are now donating time and money. At the head quarters I use my own cell phone because all the booths are taken for phone banking. The amount of people who are becoming involved is amazing. It speaks well for him and should be a lessoin for the remaining candidates. America is ready to move forward with a new kind of leadership.

Truthmatters: You're right. He's already taken more than enough political contributions from Tony Rezko.

PEOPLE WILL VOTE BASED ON THEIR ISSUES NOT THEIR ADS/MONEY

LOOK AT ROMNEY

WOW! Yep, I was one of the new donors in January. Never invested in politics before, but now I feel different.

Obama in '08!

he has got to translate this into (effective) political advertising across 22 states in 5 days to compete…or Super Tuesday could quickly turn into Black Friday, or Dark Tuesday or just bad news for the home team

GO BARACK!!!!! Show the American people what HOPE can do!!!!

I don't want a n00b in the white house.
As an independant I would vote for the war monger before this guy!!

It's a good thing after Barack's staff had to dump another $100,000 in donations from his long time friend and fundraiser Tony Rezko under cover of darkness the other night AND Tony was finally arrested by the FBI for alleged fraud, bilking the teachers' pension fund and making campaign contributions in return for long term political favors!!

Barack admitted that it was a "BONE-HEADED MISTAKE" and in all has had to donate at least a $170,000 to charity.

Obama also admitted that he PUSHED THE WRONG BUTTON AT LEAST 5 TIMES WHEN VOTING = FIVE MORE MISTAKES

BUT he didn't even make the vote on the Iranian sanctions because he was too busy stumping and fundraising = ANOTHER MISTAKE (or perhaps conspiracy)

I really hope Obama wins.

But according to most polls, the majority of white democrats and latinos are for Hillary. Plus many old guard black politicians want to put the Clintons back in the white house as well.

Since now that the campaigns are going out west . . . . it's going to be AWFULLY difficult for Obama.

I'm as frugal as you get and I too donated to Obama. Never donated to a candidate in my life. Will donate again next paycheck. Investing in our future!

Obama 08!!!!!

About a year ago, I went to a $10 fundraiser for Barack Obama at a bar. A friend of mine who is supporting Mrs. Clinton laughed at the thought of a $10 fundraiser.

Who's laughing now?

How does this compare to the other candiates? CNN, do you have this info?

Wow!! 32 million dollars–Americans really need a change and transformation of our political system indeed. No more corporate lobbyist and status quo—ENOUGH America! President Obama will absorb our anguish and divisions with positive solutions, confident to greet the future with resolute sense of hope and optimism.

and this is news worthy why?

Go Obama! 2008
We love you!!

HEY CNN TICKER STOP LEAVING PEOPLES MESSAGES IN MODERATION PLEASE !

Did Oprah have a give-away with rules to donate to a "charity"?

I am in complete agreement about the Clintons, I have nevr given to a political campaign, but agreed not to spend any money on entertainment and dinners to donate to Obama. If the Clinton(s) are the nominee, I will have to go with McCain.

This many donors shows haw many republicans are making donations to help Obama's campaign to get Hillary out of the nominee. The GOP is scared to run against Hillary. If Obama wins the nominee, the GOP will cut him to threads.

WoW !

How do any of you know where he gets his money. He is no different then any other politician. We at the Clinton Camp are not talking about other campaigns, nor are we bragging like you little kids on the Obama team. Edward Kennedy was believe to have killed his mistress in the 80″s while he was a young Senator everyone knew the Kennedy's were Playboy's. Did not stop us from loving them. Ed Kennedy was not John Kenndys favorite, It was Bobby that he was closes to, and all of Bobby Kennedy's kids endorsed Clinton.

I am an immigrant, just became eligible for citizenship and can't vote in the '08 election. But I have contributed my first $ ever to Se. Obama. I will contribute more, because he symbolizes what everyone believes in — Positive Hope

This is the first time I am willing to be a donor to any presidential canditate in my life. I am ready to donate because I do not want to take the risk again by putting Clinton's back in office. Obama is great statesman. I believe in him. What Hillary Clinton can do when her husband Bill Clinton can't do in his 8 years of presidential term ? Clintons just can't live without power. They are very greedy for power and ready to do anything for that.

Unlike Hillary Clinton, who just got a MULTI MILLION dollar "donation" from a ex-Soviet mining giant, Barack is honest and is supported by our people!!

IS CNN=OBAMA?

That's funny…people get really happy about this as if this means that the PEOPLE will get the money…..oh please…who cares how much money they have raised. If they all put all the money raised and donated it to charities - then that would be newsworthy and worth reading!!! I guess CNN is running out of things to report about….

I have never donated to a presidential campaign before, but this year I have donated sacrificially — twice — to MIKE HUCKABEE.

Today (Jan. 31) is the FEC deadline when all the candidates have to file their financial disclosure documents. Romney can't hide any more… no more refusing to disclose how much of his own fortune he's spent to buy the presidency.

IDEA: I'd like to see someone on CNN do a COMPARISON: how much money per vote it has cost, on average, for each candidate. (I.e., total primary votes for him/her, so far, divided by how many total primary votes he/she has received.

That's great, everyone supporting Obama.
I'm from Brasil and I donated 4 times to Obama campaign, it's the first time i contribute to a political campaign.

Clinton can't win Independents, and she is the one thing that could bring republicans out of the woodwork this fall; Moreover, the tens of millions of new voters Obama is bringing to the table are not coming because he's a democrat; They're coming for him, and most will not be sufficiently enthused about a hillary nomination to maintain their activism. In short, nominating Hillary scores a winning touchdown…for the other team.

The Obama campaign is a MONUMENTAL movement for change and all we "small contributors" are turning a dream into reality. YES WE CAN!
Obama 08!

Barack, just continue to keep a positive campaign…..and do not let the Clinton's stand in the way of your message of CHANGE. Please continue to defend yourself from them……..and you will be fine! We are proud of you.

Obama '08

America really needs a leader lyk Obama,he aint self serving as the others…! Go OBAMA 08…!!!

Does anyone know what is called "Bloody Liars"???
That is what can describe Bill Clinton and Company!!!
If you are asking why, read the paragraph below from a story in New York Times Today

"Both Mr. Clinton and Mr. Giustra at first denied that any such meeting occurred. Mr. Giustra also denied ever arranging for Kazakh officials to meet with Mr. Clinton. Wednesday, after The Times told them that others said a meeting, in Mr. Clinton’s home, had in fact taken place, both men acknowledged it."

“You are correct that I asked the president to meet with the head of Kazatomprom,” Mr. Giustra said. “Mr. Dzhakishev asked me in February 2007 to set up a meeting with former President Clinton to discuss the future of the nuclear energy industry.” Mr. Giustra said the meeting “escaped my memory until you raised it.”

Vote Obama 2008 Please!!!!

I adore Obama and will be so proud when he represents our nation to the world!
That is unless the GOP subverts, steals, brainwashes and just BSs it's way to the white house again.

The reason why Obama is drawing a lot of support from small individual doners is the fact that we are tired of the Clinton's sleaze and sliminess. The Clintons on the other hand depends on few contributions from shady characters such as the Canadian financier who traveled to Kazakhstan with Bill Clinton and won a big mining deal later donated millions to Mr. Clinton. God forbid the Clintons' co-presidency.

we just donated another $200 today! we are all part of this ! make a history about people and leader of all people!
Obama 08!

GO Obama! GO! my donation is on it's way and so is my vote, you can take that to the bank.

America wants change….(okay, the word change has been tossed around a lot) so I'll change that statement (smile). America and most of it's citizens are exhausted, we want our power back. Power that lies within each one of us to choose the direction of our future. We decide who the best person will be to lead our country. Therefore we are the ones with the financial power. I know that my $50 is apart of the $32million and that reinforces my power.

Obama is not the choice for me, too many unanswered questions and too many things I've seen.

Too bad Obama can not do better at explaining what he stands for… the pretty words and promise to be a "uniter" are empty promises to the Latinos. Hispanics backed Bush in very high numbers to then get disappointed in a big way. Obama NEEDS the Hispanic vote desperately and he is not making any headways. I feel deep distrust of this man. If he gets the nomination I will vote republican unless he is able to articulate better what he plans to fix the mess W and his administration has created.

Congrats to the Obama team.

Wishing Obama well in the debate tonight, remember that John Edwards is standing on stage with you, as are those of us who believed in his campaign.

One thing for sure, especially for those voting Feb 5th, the last thing this country needs is ANY version of a BRIDGE TO BACKWARD, else we get more of the same State of the Union messages as we got Monday.

Barack Obama, your opposition is very skilled politically, to be sure, just that we do not need any more concur-and-divide, power gotcha, and sleazy mis-reputation of facts from those that call themselves leaders. We need forward-looking truth tellers.

I for one have not met a person in Dallas where I live that is NOT supporting Obama. I think this means a lot knowing that Texas is generall a "red state". I donated twice to the Obama campaign this month and have never donated to a political campaign prior to this year. I know a lot of people look at Clinton and her husband but many people need to also look at Obama's wife, Michelle. She is an amazing person and their family is truly amazing.

Obama 2008 from Texas.

I'm not sure why my comment has been in moderation for 25 minutes… Guess I'll give it another try…

I'm proud to say I contributed $30 to that. And I'll be sending another $15 today. Goes to show that even people who can't afford big donations can get together and raise a lot of money for someone they believe in!

If this is true, I would want to see where the donations are coming from. But it would explain why he was running ads in Florida.

I hope Obama wins. Clinton will only give us more of the same. She is so much a part of what’s wrong with our country that she will never be able to change anything.

THIS GUY IS GOING TO SURPRISE BIG TIME!!!!. Now the polls show him within 7 points of Hillary nationwide and 6 points behing Hillary in CA after trailing by 20 points or more. No wonder the Hillary folks wanted to move FL and MI up before he campaigned. But he is no pushover and he is going to suprise big time on Tuesday.

Win, Obama, Win

Laugh as much as you want and give your change to Obama. One-two years from now you'll cry as you did throughout the last 7-8 years.

Hillary'08! because she is the only one that can the change the 'change' in your pocket to decent money. Don't just laugh, try to think a bit.

WOW! Yet another example of Obama's growing popularity, especially in the past month. Yesterday, here in Denver, Barack Obama drew an enormous crowd for his speech at Magness Arena. Everywhere you look in Denver there are signs and bumperstickers all proudly displaying our future Presidents name. I don't know about the other Super Tuesday states, but he will win here in Colorado FOR SURE!!! GO OBAMA!!!

I'm wondering, when was the last time this ticker had a positive story for Hillary or anyone else not named McCain or Obama?

32 million from individuals.. and hillary is polling high ? now who is playing with those numbers ? never before have i seen this kind of excitement and people trying to help a candidate.. and that is because all believe in him and the his truth's not lie's and scandals

Alright! And you can bet that this is 100% pure grade Rezko money! Go OBAMA!

"the Illinois senator received contributions from 170,000 new donors in January"

This is the most important news for the Democratic Party in a decade. The party is back because Obama has the ability to absorb individuals into the party who would have scoffed at such an idea only 3 years ago.

These people WILL drop off and become neutral if Clinton should win (unless Obama joins the ticket)

We are doing what the Republicans did as an organization once Bill Clinton came into power. The tables have turned.

And win or lose, its all thanks to Obama

I donated twice to Obama. Each time they use sleazy attack against him, I send him more money.

The Clinton Machine really knows how to galvanize and inspire people — the OPPOSITION that is!!

Hillary Clinton's record is extraordinary and far superior to Barack Obama's. In another 5-10 years, Obama might be the best candidate. Today, the best person for the highest job in the land is Hillary Clinton. People need to give more care and consideration to the professional and civic achievements of both candidates and then ask themselves if both walked into the door of any public or private company to apply for the position of CEO, who has distinguished him/herself the most as of today. Hands down that person is Hillary Clinton.

It is funny how the Clinton supporters try to talk about Rezko. Did they read today's news about the Clintons? Another huge Clinton scandal hit the New York Times: Bill and the mining deal that funded millions to Bill. And Hillary did not help unions at all or women at Wal-mart.

Obama has my vote. Tired of these ongoing scandals of the Clintons.

I hope Obama does not win.
Do you think that much money came from a $10 fundraiser? $100 donation?
Be real folks. Are we living in the same planet? 32 million did not come from the everyday worker. It comes from folks with wealth.

As far as fundraising Hillary broke no rules or agreements when she decided to fundraise in Florida or are some of just still thinking it is a "beauty contest".

I found that the media and Obama offensive as to say the a beauty contest has "no value". Shame on you all, taking away hope from those folks.

I've never donated to a candidate in my life until Barack Obama's bid for the presidency. It takes a little to get someone to agree and vote for you, it takes a whole lot more to get someone to agree, vote, and part with precious percentages of paychecks for you! i have never felt so good about giving what i could to a cause.

i still can't beleive he raised 32 mil in a month!

I donated $75 for Barack Obama's campaign … and I had never donated to a political campaign before !! This is different. My $75 matter because most of his supporters give a little when they can. Barack Obama is thankful for the smalllest amount and at the end all the 'little people' generate an incredible force.

Everybody ..give $5, $10 or any whatever 'small' amount you can afford! Everybody counts, every contribution makes a difference !

in Parkville

He snubs Hillary at the State of the Union (sorry, but most people believe he snubbed her…even news media that don't like her), then criticizes her for "not talking to leaders we don't like"….will he talk to anyone he dosn't like? Will he snub foreign leaders in the White House?

Can't even look at her and shake her hand….his advisor first says he was giving Kennedy and her privacy….then says someone else was talking to him…then tells a crowd "You need a candidate who will tell you the truth." Couldn't he have just come out and told the truth? That he didn't want to talk to her??????

That was a good thing that he did by rasing that much money in one month

wow - the obamites are crazy people. this guy is a fake and not worthy of the job. it's like beatlemania.

Anon Middle America
Do you want to discuss the amount Clinton had to give back? I think not…it is way higher than that! She had to give back over $850,000 to one donor alone and that doesn't even count the thousands of dollars from her China Town dish washers.
Barack is the peoples candidate and Hillary is the PAC and Lobby candidate.
I gave for the first time ever to Barack last year and am sending another $50 now.
Obama 08
Yes…WE CAN

He and his family also need our prayers. I have donated money and prayer.

Why is this breaking news? Are you going to break the news of what all the other candidates raised. Your motive to help keep Obama's momentum going from his SC rout is sooooooooo freakin' obvious CNN. You have truly lost all of my respect. As soon as this Super Tuesday is over, I will no longer even visit your website. How disappointing….

Tip: There is some breaking news that Obama has been on the attack for two days….. odd how you haven't mentioned that at all.

You adore Obama… what does that mean. ????????????????????????????

You are brainwashed by the media !!! All of them are Obama-ites… they are afraid to take any other stand; Al Sharpton would put them out of business.

This is the first time I am willing to be a donor to any presidential canditate in my life. I am ready to donate because I do not want to take the risk again by putting Clinton's back in office. Obama is great statesman. I believe in him. What Hillary Clinton can do when her husband Bill Clinton can't do in his 8 years of presidential term ? Clintons just can't live without power. They are very greedy for power and ready to do anything for that.

You don't raise 32 million from individual contributions in 1 month..

how is that breaking news? so he raised a lot of money, it's like a new poll which would suffice as breaking, whatever, I am not surprised though b/c he is having a lot of momentum which will pay huge on Super Tuesday.

I am 38 and have never volunteered or financially supported a candidate until now. Senator Barack Obama IS the American dream and will do better in the oval office than the old status quo. Go Obama!!! All the way to the white house!!!

Fired up and ready to go!!!

Obama 2008!!!!!!!!

Wham Obamaaaaa! Great going guy! That's the way to fight your enemies! Money talks and all else walks! Keep up the great performance Barack! See you in St. Louis My Friend!

Guess the economy is doing just fine after all, money, money by the pound, what a waste.

Polls, schmolls! We whites, young, middle aged and old are backing Obama. My 76 year old mother called me Saturday evening just squealing with excitement about OUR win in SC. She resents the fact that the pundits say that Hillary gets the vote of older folks. She thinks they are dead wrong. He speaks to every one of us. Oh yeah, my 23 years old daughter loves him too and says there is a lot of enthusiasm on her college campus.

When the sun rises in the sky everyone does see it! and that Obama

Obama has been in politics for many years so he is a politican just like all the rest he just talks a little smoother & covers his vague answers with the change message & people go wild…All of us have baggage including Obama (& the Kennedys) the media have not set their sites on him just wait & see if he is the nominee they will rip him apart. He had real problems dealing with the Clintons a couple of weeks back just wait until the GOP & the media both get a hold of him. I can not wait to hear Roland Martin, Donna Brazzelle, & Jim Clyburn pull the race card on the GOP & the media…..

FANTASIC NEWS!

There are so many of us hungry for a new beginning and a change from the same old dirty games and deal making of the past. The world is watching.

Obama 08

so what, he is NOT the right leader
STOP DRINKING TO KOOL-AID
he is NOT what you think he is look beyond the man behind the curtain
he has you SNOWED he does NOT know HOW to be a leader….but he knows how to get your MONEY!!!!

I'm an African American who has nothing against Obama, I actaully like him a lot But myself friends and family will be voting for Hillary. I really wish the two could run on the same ticket. It wouldn't matter to me who is Pres/VP. I think they could make a huge inpact on this country as a united front. You will need the kind of energy that both have produced to get us back in the right direction.

very nice!!! go for it man!

makes me wanna shout (acutally donate even more)!!

I'm one of Obama's small donors. I've been giving $25 every couple of months to his campaign. I've finally started giving my time. I'm ready for change in America. Are you?

"Bruno" donating from Brazil ?

He needs more money to be competitive.

I donated $50 so far to Obama's campaign and have never donated for any campaign before. I believe in him.. and his number show that I'm not alone. He gets his money from contributions of everyday Americans and not the Washington lobbyists. In fact he hasn't accepted anything from them at all. This is newsworthy and excitng because it shows how much the regular people of this country believe in him. How much of Hillarys money came from JUST regular people?

Another $25 from me

This is totally newsworthy - 32 million in a month - UNHEARD OF !!! MORE THAN A MILLION A DAY!

OBAMA 08!!!!!

Obama has built up a base of support that is unmatched! Obama is truly the PEOPLE's Candidate!

Obama 08

Josh M.

I just got my scholarship refund check, and $1000 of it just got donated to Obama!

Obama '08

Great news! I donated another $200.00 to Obama's campaign and 10 friends of mine dontated $50.00 each!

Obama '08 !!!!

At one point last week Obama donations were coming in at a rate of $500,000 an hour.

MEET OUR NEXT PRESIDENT……………..( Barack Obama )

I live in Oregon and have relitives in California and Washington State. The west Coast loves Obama !

YES WE CAN !

I bemoan the fact that it requires $32 million dollars total to even be considered as a presidential nominee. To think to how much good use such a large amount of money could go. If we took all the money that ALL politicians raise to get elected and/or re-elected, I am willing to bet we could get one heck of a lot more done than the whole lot of modern day aristocrats. Power to the people!

Go Obama!

I have never given money to any candidate EVER, but last week I gave money to Sen. Obama. Although Republican, I believe Barack Obama is the only candidate who can bring the country together. I have changed my registration so I can vote in the Democrat primary for Obama.

The big question is how much money does he have left and how much has he spent in Jan.

Remember people, George Bush's theme was similar's to Obama. He was all for change, and he called himself a uniter and look where the country is now. We need a candidate with experience like Clinton. This is no time for on the job training. If Obama wins, the Republicans will have a field goal with him in the white house.

How does Obama "I have a messy desk" intend to keep track of all this money. I hope CNN will be publishing the names of the donors. It ought to be enlightening.

Who cares how much money they make?

Look at Florida where they didn't SPEND any money, or campaign there. It's not about who has the most money, or who has the biggest crowds, or who can be the best CHEERLEADER.

I support a national primary. So every state votes at the same time and it doesn't matter how many TV commercials they buy! Wouldn't everyone like fewer commercials?!?!?

ELECT THE BEST CANDIDATE FOR THE JOB!

VOTE FOR HILLARY CLINTON!

I've only given a few buck to OBAMA so far, but when I get my Tax refund, I plan to give a WHOLE LOT MORE!
Go OBAMA!

I'm elated that so many Obama supporters like myself have decided to put their money where their mouths are. The time has finally come after decades of waiting, hoping, and praying. We finally have a presidential candidate who is speaking to our issues, concerns, and daily realities. This recent outpouring of financial support is simply a testament to Obama's electability and viability. Obama, you have my support today, tomorrow, and throughout your entire administration. May it be eight years of steadfast change. This election has set precedence and I ask every Obama supporter to keep hope alive and ignore the naysayers. The time for change is NOW!

Americans will never make the right choice. Obama is too clean for the job of being President of the USA. There are other forces at play that he isn't familiar with. Excited as all you Obama fans are. SADLY, I really think he won't make it. Obama makes me want to be american! And if you knew me this would have been a shock. I bet even Osama will want to be american! Hehehehe.
In a perfect world Obama would be President.

Manny wrote:

That's funny…people get really happy about this as if this means that the PEOPLE will get the money…..oh please…who cares how much money they have raised. If they all put all the money raised and donated it to charities - then that would be newsworthy and worth reading!!! I guess CNN is running out of things to report about….

Well Manny, you do have a point. So what I just did was donated $30 to the American Red Cross, and then I donated another $30 to the Barack Obama campaign which was matched by another donor.

Thank you for the great idea, this way Barack Obama still got the $60 I was initially going to give to his campaign.

anyone who donates to Obama in the primary season is essentially throwing their money away. Hillary is going to be the nominee so you might as well give your money to a Republican instead of Obama. Or better yet give it to Hillary. Make your money count for something at least….

West is going to be very tough for Obama, he's relatively unknown out there..but he's definitely a more credible and more serious candidate than Hilary, Mcain put together, those old folks have only perfected their political skills to say the right things over the years, it doesnt really come from the heart like Obama's….look them all right in the eye when they speak and you will catch that secret..

WELL I GUESS IF HE GETS LOW WE WILL ALL ALONG WITH NEW PEOPLE TO THE RACE……..WILL DONATE AGAIN……… I MEAN WHEN YOU MAKE SMALL DONATIONS AT A TIME HE CAN GO ALONG TIME…………

With all the money raised in this campaign so far and all the money presumably already spent, it's hard to know what this article really means unless you give comparative data for other candidates–particularly with regard to cash on hand. The only thing I bet is that John Edwards left his campaign with no cash on hand.

Obama,
now you have another $100.00 dollars to your total. change is inevitable.

SI SE PUEDE (yes, we can)

Obama 2008

OBAMA-MANIA! I'm proud to say that I've donated $300.00 so far!

Its the first time I ever donated to a campaign. If Hillary wins, she will owe a debt to special interests. If Obama wins, he will owe a debt to everyday Americans.

And i still don't know why CNN is covering the Walmart tapes where Hillary sat silent while the board discussed crushing unions or the NY Times story about Bill Clinton buddying up the an opressive dictator.

170,000 NEW contributers! It would be interesting to compare Dems and Pubs with regard to number of contributers. Democracy in action.

Change is 08 is GREAT!!!!! Go OBAMA

Everyone trying to ride Obama……but lets look at the facts…..if everyone vote for someone that give them hope or because people like him…well we will end up in the same situation we are in now….Think back about 8 yrs ago….everyone loved Bush and everyone hated Gore because he was a friend of the Clintons…and look where we are now!!!!!!

"President Obama": The last piece of the "Declining America" puzzle. My God, have we sunk this low??? Not with my vote and I am a life long Democrat!

Wake up people. Bush fired the economic advisor who estimated it could cost 200 billion. Now we spent over 1 trillion. Bush said oil revenue would pay for Iraq reconstruction. We were lied to about that. Bush said we would be welcomed as liberators. Another lie. Bush said mission accomplished. Another lie. Bush told us we had to invade Iraq because of WMD. Another lie. No candidate except Ron Paul has described a real plan to reduce the national debt and strengthen our economy.

We’re the greatest nation on the face of the earth, yet we allow ourselves to be brainwashed, and mislead.
It is absolutely deplorable that we have to borrow money from poor China. What a crap? Let's put Americans to work, let's put food to the table. Let's reclaim our country from the corrupt Washington lobbyists. Let's reward our teachers, soldiers, scientists, etc. No doubt, Obama will do all this if given the opportunity with patience and optimism we will reclaim our future— the reward for forbearance at the end is resounding success.

We love you Obama!!

This is EXCELLENT news!!! I too have donated 10-15 and 25 dollars to Obama when ever I could. A few times this month I donated 5 dollars because that was all I could squeeze out. I am going to keep donating money and time for this man. I truly believe he is sent to us just as JFK, and Dr. King were in the sixties (although I pray everyday he does not meet their fate!) People wake up and join this great movement of change in this country. Obama represents the best in all of us and the true spirit of the American Dream.
It is going to be such a wonderful day when he is inaugurated!!

Sorry folks, but Obama is NOT for me. Someone talked earlier about contributions to Clinton not on the up and up. Well, HELLO, what about the fellow who just got arrested that is linked to Obama's campaign? No one is perfect, but, I feel that Obama DOES NOT have the experience to lead this country! If he wins the nomination (OOOH LORD HELP ME), but I will vote Republican.

For Hillary 100%%%%%

FINALLY A CANIDATE WHO STANDS FOR SOMTHING I BELIEVE IN BARACK OBAMA. HE HAS A SPECIAL SKILL SET THAT HILLARY DOESNT OCCUPY THAT POSITIONS HIM TO LEAD THIS COUNTRY AT A VERY UNIQUE PERIOD

PEOPLE ARE FINALLY WAKING UP TO THE REALIZATION HAT HE IS THE REAL DEAL

OBAMA 08

Chris you keep on thinking that way , the Obama train is picking up speed , we have room for all americans that want a better tomorrow , come on and join us.

Clinton would be a dream come true for the Republicans. The Clintons have so much trash in there back yard,a vote for Hillary is a vote for the Republicans , and you can take that to the bank.

OBAMA 08

YES WE CAN !

$32 million raised is an amazing statistic… but what's been more amazing? The lack of the Clinton's in the news!!! Obama is seeming all over the media outlets, gaining popularity among the American people, and more importantly, GAINING GROUND NATIONALLY!!! I sense the Clinton campaign is getting a little nervous…

And when Edwards endorses Obama… Now introducing the Democratic Presidential Nominee: Sen. Barack Obama.

Obama 08!

Can YOU FEEL IT?

Here comes the OBAMA train folks - HOP ON BOARD!!!!

The times - they are a changin'!!!!!

As a fairly conservative liberal I am amazed by Obama. I have vever given to a campaign until this election cycle.

Barack is an inspiriation and while it is ridiculous that he needs this much money to be competitive, it is also reality. I will continue to give to this campaign and if Hillary ends up with the nomination I will donate to McCain's campaign.

I live in Florida, and I am furious that my vote for Hillary did not count. I have sent an email to the DNC protesting the fact that my own party is stealing my vote. I also told them that if Obama wins because they stole Floridians' votes, I will vote Republican for the first time in my life.

Please notify the DNC that it is totally ludicrous that Florida's delegates won't be seated. If the DNC didn't make such a bone-headed move, Obama would be where he belongs - in last place!

CNN loves them some Obama…..

It is REALLY funny how Obama-haters fill every board about him with irrelevant information that has nothing to do with the article at hand. There is no crime in accepting money from Rezko. It has the APPEARANCE of being unethical. But no actual quid pro quo. What would be criminal is if Obama repaid that money or real estate buy with influence, deals, etc. So far, nothing turns up. He's clean.

For example>>>Kinda like Bill Clinton's million dollar uranium mine deal Ukrainian businessman kickback for his donations, that'll make Rezko look like a 'has been'. Add the fact the Clintons were photographed with Rezko in 1996 and given their tendency for scandal, Obama looks clean as a fresh diaper.

I don't agree with how campaigns are run in this day in age. 32 MILLION dollars in January alone, adding to the other millions and millions of dollars spent for personal gain. It makes me sick! Millions of dollars thrown away, more so than any other campaign largely due to how early it all began. I hope that after all this is over with some of that money will go to good use. I won't donate because I think enough money has been spent in this race, but it is amazing how Obama has made it to the top.

Hillary has raised more than enough money through individual donations to carry her through the entire campaign season in style.

Aren't y'all excited about tonight's debate in Los Angeles? With only 2 on the stage, this ought to really separate the wheat from the chaff.

Go Hillary! California is firmly behind you!!

Oh, and to Alice in Florida —
Where were these complaints BEFORE the primary?
just curious.

GREETINGS MY FELLOW OBAMA SUPPORTERS!!!! (SMILE)

I THINK THE INSIDER WASH., D.C. DEMOCRATS ARE GETTING NERVOUS!!!
HA HA HA….. THE ANN LEWISES & JIM CARVILLE'S….. ALONG WITH THE OTHER CLINTON KOOL AID POISEN DRINKERS….

GLORIA STEINEM & ALL THE OTHER FAKE "SO CALLED FEMINIST"!!!!

LOOK….. THE MORE UNITED WE "PROGRESSIVE AMERICANS BECOME", BLACK, WHIT, ASIAN & HISPANIC…… THE MORE YOU CAN COUNT ON THE REPUKES & INSIDER DEMS, TO ATTACK OBAMA!!!!

READ THE NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ABOUT BILL'S $100MILLION SHADY URANIUM DEALS WITH A FORMER SOVIET REPUBLIC COUNTRY'S DICTATOR!!!

AND YES HILLARY KNEW ABOUT THIS SHADY CRAP WHILE A SENATOR & SAID NOTHING BECAUSE THE GUY GAVE CLINTON'S FOUNDATION TENS OF MILLIONS FOR HIS "LOBBYING"!!!!

THE CLINTON'S ARE "POLITICAL ANIMALS", WHO WOULD SELL THEMSELVES TO THE DEVIL FOR POWER!!!!

NO DRAMA WITH OBAMA IN 2008!!!!

Every little bit helps and this shows it. We need to keep it coming folks. These next few weeks are the most critical.

Yes we can,
-bh

He will probably get alot of support for giving drivers lic. to the illegals. But is it american support?

The O-TRAIN is going all the way to the WHITE HOUSE! Obama in 2008… AMERICA needs a REAL CHANGE!

ITs so nice to see these people come out with ridiculous ways to spin this. You cant spin this, Obama has a lot more supporters than you think. We, the young people will push you oldies, this is a generational thransformation. If Hillary wins, Many will not vote for her, and the Democrats will lose to a war addict. We must stand up to these people and must fight for a caue. It is easy to go against something, a.k.a. Hillary being the anti-bush, rather than being for something, a.k.a. Obama with his transformation to fix the political system and make it work for us, the real people, not the lobbyist and insurance companies.

Yay Obama!!! I am glad to have supported this great candidate.

And today we learned Bill Clinton received $131,000,000 from Mining Financier Giustra. Wonder why Clinton's won't release names of all contributors to his libary and foundation?

I gave my FIRST EVER politcal donation to Obama as well..only $25.00 but if we all gave that it would really add up.
I just don't want Clinton in. i'm sick of the same ole' politics demroalizing our country. I still haven't decided who gets my vote and intend to give 25.00 to McCain as well until i make up my mind.. Though McCain is of the old school he was progressive in his stance and Obama at least has the courage to state change is needed.

So I have to turn to PerezHilton to get the news that Obama attacked Clinton last night during a speach…….CNN should use the catch phrase "your leader in Obama support"

Hold tight Clinton may announce today that she raised 32.5. million! You know how she likes to try and 1up Obama. I just donated another $25 for change.

So what? It just shows he has already sold out the American people and that he is not a candidate of change. Wake up America! Ron Paul for President and Mike Huckabee for Vice President are your best choices if you want to save this country.

I'm very proud to have donated to the Obama campaign. In the past I've given to Gore, Kerry and worked in both their campaigns which I plan to do here in PA for Obama 08′

Finally there is news coming out as to why the Clinton's cannot be trusted. See the New York Post article about Obama endorsement–they state about all the Clinton scandals and they cannot be trusted. Now today in the New York Times there is an article about "An ex-president, a mining deal, and a big donor" Here again showing that the Clinton's cannot be trusted. This is why there is an overwhelming support for Obama who is not taking in PAC money or other special interest money. They want someone in office without all the scandals and dishonesty which go all the way back to Arkansas–all you Hillary supporters do your research before you vote. We certainly do not need someone in the highest office in this land with so much baggage!!! Don't believe the show the Clinton's are putting on, because you will the sucker then.

Obama is the new face of American politics, we NEED this man to be president; as a nation we'll have taken such a huge leap forward when he becomes president. Vote Barack Obama !!

Too bad he is only polling ahead in one Super Tuesday state. This race will be over very soon and Obama will be the loser. I am no Hillary fan but the writing is on the wall. Thanks for playing!

I have never been compelled to donate in a presidential campaign. I have for the first time January 2008. I'm proud to be a part of Senator Obama's campaign chest. It's a good thing!!

I wish more people would go out and honestly research his views and presentations!!! I have and I've never felt more American because of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In light of what just came out about $30 million buying Bill Clinton's support for a strip mine in Kazakhstan, the fact that HIllary trolls are still trying to beat the dead horse about Rezko is a JOKE.

Your guy (and his wife since just sold out his "environmental pledge" for $30 million.

Quite the haul of money. Does CNN know who the donors are? Stories have been running about monies having to be returned. Is the $32 million net of the monies that have had to be returned? This is reminding me more and more of Mitt Romney and the vast resources he is pouring into the campaign. John has taken on new life, but was almost broke. So, this money is probably the bad omen about to visit BO. I think ordinary people look at this with disgust and want no part of this candidate.

Who cares about how much money a candidate can raise. This election is about electing a President that not only talks about change, but has the ability to make that change happen. Go Hillary Clintion!

At least CNN takes less time to moderate

Seems to me that the Obama people really don't want change that badly because they keep giving all of their change to him…

So Mr. "take no prisoners" "push for public funding guy is raking it in by the tons.
And, he won't owe anybody favors if he should win the Presidency? Gotcha!
Let's see, that would be a couple of million from Ted Kennedy; a couple more million from Caroline Kennedy; a couple more million from Arnold Schwartsenegger; and George Clooney a couple of million - maybe Brittany Spears a couple - so pretty boy could maybe be in the movies in a couple of years. And this is what you're basing your votes on! Gee, maybe George Clooney could be his vice president and we'd have the best darn "hottest" team the world has ever seen.

Whatever happened to just being qualified for the job???

Keep it up CNN - after watching the Republican debate last night - its again so obvious that you've picked your candidate, and you absolutely scoff at every candidate but McCain. Like Obama on the other side, you have pandered to a particular individual in every debate. Even though I'm a Hilary backer, you were only solitious to Hucklebee and Ron Paul. McCain, like all Republicans have done - hogged the entire debate - and you let him. Shame Shame - I've taken
to listening to the radio to get what, if any, straight talk I can find.

Yeah - Anderson Cooper - we're keeping them honest okay.

Obama rocks! My two little kids listen to you all the time. They told me what a terrific and talented orator you’re.

TEXAN LOVES YOU! COME SEE US SOON!

Good for Obama. He has a powerful message and he inspires people. I think way too much is made of his perceived "lack of experience," and I think Hillary's "35 years of experience" are way overblown.

I donated to Obama twice in January. I had never given to a political campaign before.

Norma,
You're disappointed but you're also delusional. Your "girl" has taken close to $75 million from lobbyists. Her husband has taken at least $30 million more from a uranium strip-miner in Europe (and we know that's just the tip of the iceberg).

We know you, and the rest of the ardent Hillaryites, want to throw a temper-tantrum about this but the facts are the facts.

32 million in one month? What does that prove other than our system is awash in money. Our system is broken and I doubt if Barack Obama is the one to fix it.

We love you Barack!

My family voted for you in Florida, we're voting for you in Illinois, and we are voiting for you in New York!