With those types of numbers, I am really surprised conservatives have not run a third party candidate, yet. What happened to the GOP?

Take it from a lifelong Arizonan – McCain is an empty suit. He's done next to nothing for his constituents. Often you can't even get a form letter from his office. His entire career – from carpetbagging it to Arizona, to being for campaign finance reform before he was against it – has been all about political opportunism.

McCain = 4 more years of Bush.

P.S.
I don't know why McCain polls so well against Obama.

As an Obama supporter, I've been polled and I always say I'll vote for McCain over Clinton, not because that's true, I just want Clinton to look weaker than Obama against McCain.

I think you Hillary fans will have your feelings hurt tomorrow when the numbers are released. Do you guys honestly think she's raised more money than Obama? WoW….talking about hope…y'all have plenty of it.

Although I kid about it. I would rather see her in the Whitehouse than McCain any day!

Geez Carol and David, Obama hasn't reported the February number because February isn't over yet. Come back on March 1, OK?

He has raised about $50 Million in Februrary. Give or take $12 Million.

Wow 12 mill in a primary with no competitors…. not bad.

Hey Case
you have to point to Obamas book and quotes…to prove what you think hes gonna do? ROFLMAO…

His legislative experience isnt that scarce…. why dont you look at it… perhaps your scared by what you might find? I know I was…

Props Anon McCain is the only true bipartisan in the race… and I dont have to refer to a book or quotes to know this…

How can someone claim to be a Republican and give money to the opposition candidate. It doesn't make sense, then again the Obama supporters don't seem to have common sense. There is an old saying, Put your money where your mouth is. If you are a Republican, you give to Republican candidates. I would not give a dime to either of these two leftist candidates from the Democratic party. McCain will triumph with or without the money. He had my vote from day 1.

Take a nap McCain.

All you Obama-bots and Clinton-apologists want to sneer at McCain… only proves your lack of critical thinking.

HELLOOOO!

Obama and Clinton are in a tightly contested campaign – thus frantically pressing all their financial resources. And what are Hillary and Barack doing with all this money?? Spending it in the primary. John McCain is essentially running uncontested. His money gets set aside for the General Election. His funding will come later once the nomination is announced.

All you good democratic donors might want to get a 2nd job as your candidate will be BROKE once this nomination fight is over.

Newsflash to "Totally for Hillary"

The reason Clinton won't use that argument is because it is not well thought out and is illogilcal.

Everyone is NOT mandated to have auto insurance, only those that own a vehicle. So to answer your question, NO everyone should NOT be mandated to have health insurance.

Think about it, I can already see the quality of healthcare dropping due to doctors being forced to accept a crappy, mandated national healthplan.

Also, think about the fact that noone MAKES you pay car insurance. It's not something that's automatically taken out of your paycheck so again I say, that's a pretty weak argument or as you like to call it "analogy".

Im surprised at how McCain even gets that much. HE HAS THE EXACT SAME THOUGHT PATTERN AS "THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER IN U.S. HISTORY", were in a recession and you fools give them (Republicans/ conservatives/ fake christians) your money. You people are remedial for real.

oh yeah

OBAMA 08 (If ya don't know, now ya know B_ T _ H!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Hello America;

Sen. Clinton, you had a "Bat Phone" moment and miss it!
Strike one your out.

Obama 08

I personally could not vote for someone whose name doesn't even sound American: Barack Hussein Obama? really? And Hillary will probably cry everytime something bad happens.

John McCain is the only one who truly cares about this country. Did Obama or Clinton serve in the military? Do they know what it's like to really serve their country? I highly doubt it. But they can go ahead and waste every one of their supporters' dollars…

Also, when people write on these message boards and misspell and use poor grammar, it really just makes ya'll look stupid. Really stupid. You could at least proof-read what you're posting on the internet; or at least spell the candidates' names right.

With Obama supporters being wealthier, he should triple all those poor people donating to Hillary. 35 million dollars…Go Hillary

The money will come as it is required.

The national election will be on realistic ideas and solutions to restore our economy, resolve the Iraq war, and keep Al Qaida at bay, dissolved, or dead.

His common sense—and the good judgement and reason of Americans will get him elected. Money can't buy common sense.

Looks like the GOP lacks enthusiastic supporters this year.
If the number of donors is an indication, Obama will be winning the election.

"To judge how John McCain will be as president, we do not need to depend on his books or speeches, we can simply look at his life."

Do you mean the part of his life where he was involved in the S&L Scandals? Maybe the part in his life where he was cheating on his previous wife with his present wife? Maybe the part in his life where he crashed 3 USNavy planes but kept flying because his daddy was an Admiral? Which part?

Before everyone gets all upset at me I have seen these parts of his life and still feel that he is an honorable man who has tried to do the right thing and if Ms. Clinton takes the democratic ticket I will vote for him. Not because I agree with his policies, not because I want to get back at the Clintonistas but simply because I would rather put someone with some honor in as President than someone I do not trust or who I feel has no honor.

I am an independant voter so don't accuse me of being a vengeful democrat please. I just happen to know that a president orates a senator debates. Meaning that while a president can attempt to sway public opinion and guide policy they have little chance of getting all their policies in therefore they need to be a person with honor, a trustworthy person, one who will fight for what they believe in such a manner as to garner respect. Congress determines outcomes presidents only set the stage

Marc,

Obama isn't "buying" his way to the nomination. It is "ordinary" citizens who are backing his campaign. Remember it is Clinton who has loaned her campaign 5 million dollars. In addition she has "raised" 35 million and has yet to pay her loan back and on top of that she is charging her campaign interest. So not only are people donating to her campaign, they are also paying her interest!

This is just silly why would you say all day what McCains and Clintons totals are but just say Obama has raised more. Is he out today trying to get his crooked buddies to give as much as possible so he can beat Hillary. We already have been shown just because you might beat someone proves nothing. You know George W Bush won the last two elections and over half the US thanks he is the worse President ever. POINT PROVEN

Oh dear, only 12M?

Combined, the Democrats raised at least 6 times as much (70M) in the same period. LOL! The Republicans are screwed.

It's pretty easy to raise 35 million, when your backed by Big Buisness and lobbyists. You people are such sheep, lmao.

Previous reports of John McCain's demise have been much exaggerated. He continues to have the ability to rise from the ashes like the Phoenix. He has defied all predictions, and has done it with (relatively) little money. He also has a history of not pleasing everybody all the time, or even trying to. I think that means he thinks for himself; though he's under real pressure now.

If the "Student Prince" Obama takes the Democratic nomination, McCain is surely the winner.

Anon, That is an OUTRIGHT LIE… Please google Lugar-Obama!!!

Billary is proof that you can't buy the presidency.

Well…., I guess the jury is still out, barely..

February 28th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I too will vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination. Writing in Hillary negates the vote and can still give Obama the election so that is not an option. We cannot stand on principle any longer. We Hillary supporters must unite and stop this guy despite how the Democratic party will force Hillary to priase Obama at the convention. This is no longer in Hillary's hands. It is in our hands and we need to vote for McCain. I suspect at least 30% of Hillary supporters will cross party lines Nov 4th and give McCain the election. There is no way in hell Obama can win with that crossover. This will be our way of sticking it to the media the way they stuck it our girl!
This backlash can change the way the media shows bias for one candididate and return the country to objective news reporting

Great for John…..he deserves alot more,but he wont need it becouse he will be the nominee.And in the General Campaign both partys will have an equel amount to use so it will be a fare race money wise.

has obama-lugar become law?

Obama has a horrible attendane record and a very partisan record when he does actually bother to vote.

Good One Brian! I agree with you. Where are Hillary's joint tax returns from 2005 and 2006? Obama had already released his in the spring of 2007. The interesting note about McCain is can he really spend that money raised prior to the Republican convention without breaking the public financing rules that he helped craft.

Republicans just aren't excited about ol' McCain. They aren't raising money and they aren't voting either. I think Republicans underestimate how mad Democrats are this year. This year the YOUNG Democrats are turning out. This wasn't the case in 2000 or 2004. It will make all the difference in 2008.

P.S. please impeach Bush and Cheney as the lying war criminals and profiteers that they are.

the red phone doesn't ring at John's place, because it's been disconnected. John,,tell us exactly how it is, that you intend to violate federal election law, by playing games with the loans for your campaign. I guess that one of the Keating Five has now become the McCain two step.

Marc,

you were a Romney supporter, aren't you?

JOHN SYDNEY MCCAIN III IS AN EVIL AUSTRALIAN

Uh, Ben? The "people" you are saying have spoken? They are saying they also want Hillary. The only "people" who have spoken for Obama are the supporters of Obama. There are also supporters of Hillary who are speaking loud and clear with their voices, their votes and their money. And we are saying take it all the way to the convention floor. And know this, we are supporting Hillary, and will NEVER support Obama. We will defect in droves to McCain should he win. And then our $35 million dollars will flood McCain's coffers and he will have the money and support to defeat Obama. Why? Because we have no faith in Obama, and all his pretty speeches will not sway us. So when McCain has our votes plus the Republicans, will you then accept the fact that "the people have spoken"?

I find it strange that the Obama campaign has always given a dollar amount of the money raised and this time only states that in February the amount was "significantly more" than Clinton's total. Could it be that they actually raised less than Clinton and didn't want to admit to it?

McCain's a panderer who has no concept of what goes through the average level-headed American's head. He's been blinded by the lunatic, religious fringe of the populace. Totally out of touch.

And yes, his wife looks like the undead. A soul-sucking trophy wife who robbed her own health care non-profit of painkillers when she was addicted. Good woman.

looking at the commet above with Obama crushing McCain as "priceless"

You may be true, but does that make Obama a better choice? A guy who states that if Al Queda is in Iraq and right now we know al Queda is there (regardless if Bush is the cause).

Or is election year all about we hate Bush rather than what is in the best interest for the US?

Maybe we can live on the "Hope" being promised.

Hillary can use her self-proclaimed 35 years of experience against Obama, and she may even convince a few.

However, she cannot outdo McCain on experience and neither can she convince me with her divisive characters. Being a president, you have to lead the nation, not to 'fight' the nation. She has to know what job she is applying for.

If Hillary were the Dem nominee by accident, McCain will easily win in November.

"Incredible. Between turnout in dem primaries and the amount of money being raised by both Obama and Clinton, the GOP has got to be running scared. At this point, it still isn't even about specific candidates – just a general repudiation of Republicans."

Is that before or after the national polls that ALL put McCain ahead of both Democrats in the National Election.

Why is it that you guys don't post any of my comments?? How about posting the news about Clinton wanting to challenge the Texas Democratic System?? I think people will like to read about that!!

Looks like Barack's going to purchase the presidency.

To judge how John McCain will be as president, we do not need to depend on his books or speeches, we can simply look at his life.

Huh?

'splain

Man, what happen to my article just a minue ago??? It just disappeared out of nowhere! It was genius for crying out loud! I guess people are smarter than me……LOL!!

I just have to say this real quick……..if McCain wins the nomination, I will be SCHOCKED! How schocked? Real schocked!

(What just happen to my article?? I clicked submit, then it disappeared! You know, I think "Big Brother" is watching. Yep, that's crazy alright)

I think it is fair to ask, who is best qualied by experience in crisis management, international emergencies, dealing with terrorist,
who has the most exposure to the internation scene.
Barak Hussen Obama or Hillary Rodan Clintion?
Who would be toughest, and conviencing potential
enemies of the United States not to attack us.
Who would be best qualified to make the difficult compliated
deciisons when the US gets attacked, by another country
or a terrorist radical group.>

Finally, something that seemed to unsettle Obama, it's about time. He is a good evangelist but I don't think Evangelist's make for good presidents. Why didn't he do something with his chairmanship on the foreign relations committee. He had plenty of time. I sure don't want to wait until he is darn good and ready to make a decision when we have so much going on in the world today.

" significantly more" ….I'm so tire of Obama's camp saying that.

Either they can't count or it is less and they won't admit it. Cough a TRUE number if you can boys.

HILLARY '08

SIGNIFICANTLY MORE? Does that mean $100 more or $1000 more? Why does not Obama fess up to the number? …because ambivalence on the actual number conjurs up a higher amount in the listener's mind! Furthermore, I ask, why does the media appear to be satisfied with that answer? Had Hillary responded the way Obama did, it would be a totally differnt story.

to A REAL American – it's pretty obvious you don't read the news at all; rather, rely only on what you hear regarding your candidate. sen. obama's money comes from his individual supporters, through
online, donating a minimum of $25. i am one of those supporters and i am a republican. so, before you start typing your opinion or say something inane about the other person, take your head off the sand first and enjoy the breeze, and educate yourself. it's good for the soul!

I have read "The Audacity of Hope" by Senator Obama, but I have also read "Faith of our Fathers" and two other books by Senator McCain. I like the senator from Illinois, but he just hasn't done anything. He preaches a new brand of politics, but has consistently practiced business as usual while serving as a Senator.

Don't even get me started on Clinton, I think the country is as tired of the Clinton name as they are of the Bush name.

John McCain is simply the best candidate. And here you see an Independent for McCain. If you get past all the rhetoric and half-truths thrown around by the Democratic candidates and the media that fact becomes very obvious.

Uncle Sam, the reason McCain is the leader is not because of him, it is because of his competition. He is the lesser of the really evils running for the Repub. nomination.

I'd like to know where McCain's money came from… Lobbiest or concerned citizens?

Funny how someone like John McCain who supposedly has such a non-partisan voting record is bending over backward trying to act like a conservative. Ultimately it will be seen as the case since John loves to preach one thing and practice the opposite. A man who creates a foundation in his name in order to donate money to the schools his children are going to really just sad. I am very happy that conservatives are embracing him, shows just how flexible their moral beliefs are and how far they are from accomplishing their goals. The right still has not dealt with the reason why they lost big in 2006, and will continue to lose until their party is ripped apart by its own contradictions. Good luck with that, LOL.

Von Stien,

"McCain is an illegal immigrant from Panama."

In saying this you just insulted every military family that is ordered to live over seas and ends up having kids over there, no matter what country they are from. Do us all a favor and shut up..

Chris, why the vitriol. Is this what Obama's teaching you HATE?

I thought he stood for change, respect and inspiration. Judging from the hateful attacks from several of his "followers", his message is a fraud.

Anyhow, McCain may not have raised as much as Obama or Clinton but at least he is getting support.

I almost feel bad for him. Almost.

In an election year with an unpopular Republican president and administration, John McCain actually polls better than both of his Democratic opponents. And on much less money. To judge how John McCain will be as president, we do not need to depend on his books or speeches, we can simply look at his life.

Why can Clinton get her fundraising total out before the month is over, but can't get her taxes out because she is too busy?

Congratulations to Barack for buying his way to the nomination.

Common sense is what will get McCain elected in Nov. Not money..

Campaign fund – $12,000,000

Watching McCain get eaten alive by Barack Obama in the upcoming debates
Priceless!!!!

Hey anon, ever hear of the Lugar-Obama Nonproliferation Legislation?
Guess his name is on it because they like him huh. This one right off the top of my head but just like all neocons if you can't find what y ou are looking for you make it up.

Quick question:

Why are CNN "stores" all fluff lifted from campaign talking points. Do they do any actual news or reporting.

Every day I see headlines:

"Clinton says Obama is stupid"

"Clinton slams Obama over overdue library book"

"Clinton says Obama has bad penmanship!"

Seriously, what's the deal. Is this the Clinton News Network? Hardly "fair and balanced" (to borrow an infamous phrase)

know wonder mccain so badly wants obama to opt in to public financing…

wow….these too old comments are disgusting. What if people came on here and said "I won't vote for Obama because he's black" how would that be looked apon. They're both deplorable comments, only one of them is constantly said without people thinking twice about them.

I feel for all you poor hacks that are throwing your Money away to these Politicians, who will tell you anything to get a buck.
As long as there are stupid Americans there will be Powerful Politicians.

Maybe he can use that money to help fund the war in Iraq. You broke it, you buy it.

CNN is good printing the messages about someone being old. I guess candidatgfe being the messiah is going to keep them from getting old. PKC doesnt think their candidate is going to be old . He is over half way there now. He has surrounded himself by old airheads, like Kennedy, Kerry, Lewis, etc. He must not think he can do the Job by himself. I gues he promised them Health Insurance. The American taxpayer witll pay for their insurance. PKC really does sound like and educated person that faints at Obama rallies.
Nina

What is Obama going to do with all his money if he keeps his promise and accepts public funding LOL

Are we voting for Americas Next Top Fundraiser?
Is this a Reality Show or something?

Who cares how much money John McCain has raised, he has lifted a hand to this campaign and is just riding the tide.

Nevermind you purposefully mislabeled the title so a John McCain story would have some blogging action.

Campaign funds don't make a President. Experience does.

Dems are more fired up right now. Things will change once the national race is on and Reps have more reason to get excited. Although over what I'm not sure. I suppose it would be more to fight against Obama than to rally behind McCain.

All I can say is that when Obama becomes the nominee I will double my monthly donation.

Republicans are really enthusiastic about McCain a whole 12 million no less. Shame it only rates as pocket change for Obama. I wonder if McCain can remember where he put his pen and check book.
Looks like the good old consevatives have really splashed out their nominee. Whats he gona do with the 12 million will the FEC let him spend his bit of pocket money.
Its laughable if it was not so sad.

Only $12 million and yet he is running ahead of both Obama and Clinton. What does that tell you Dems…you'll need every dime of that money advantage to even have a chance of beating McCain. Can't wait to hear the Dems anguish over losing the election in November.

The title should read February, not January. Did a stupid conservative write this blog post?

THAT'S ALL FOR A TESTED, VETTED, EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL POW.

That is alot of money! I wonder if he still wants to get public money to back him in the general election, once the Dem firgure out what they are doing. I am srarting to feel sorry for him.
He is getting confuse like old men do when they are misunderstood. He is health is going to stop him! Did all of you see him make misstatemnets about himself?
That is the beginning of thinking issuse. Sad !!

Obama is great.

When the dust settles, the people will vote for the one who has been fighting for the county all along. McCain the one with the backbone.

Seems McCain doesn't have the correct position on Iraq regardless of what he does. He wants to maintain a strong troop presence and credits the 'surge' for reducing violence. Fact if by 2009 when the next president is sworn in violence has not decrease then McCain was wrong and the 'surge' failed so it's time to look at different approaches. On the other hand if by 2009 violence has decreased considerably then it's time to start pulling troops out of Iraq. I don't see how his position can be correct under any circumstances.

Clinton is an illusion of leadership. I'm sick to death of these dynasties: Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton?!? No!

The people have made their choice, step aside lady, there's something better. And he is Obama.

God bless America.

I am not a star, I am not an activist nor am I Oprah. I am just an average citizen for Hillary! I wish Hillary would us as an analogy the comparison of auto insurance to health insurance. Why is it ok to mandate auto insurance but not health insurance? Is health not more important than our automobiles? All Americans should be mandated to have insurance. And what does Obama think about that? Would he think only certain ages should be mandated to have auto insurance?

Well you see the reason he has not raised as much is that all the republicans are giving to Mr. Obama's campaign see so that they can crush him in November because they cannot beat Ms. Clinton…. sorry there for a minute I thought I was an advisor on Ms. Clinton's campaign.

if obama wins.. hes gettin my money

I believe money will come in for McCain once the Dem party has an official nominee. Just watch…

Do not be fooled into believing that because a man can raise money for his campaign that he is necessarily smart. There is ample proof to the contrary.

Here is what everything comes down to:

Trust and Integrity.

Hillary got neither.

Why not also put up the fact that Ron Paul raised $6 million in ONE day?

He will get MUCH MUCH more money when the Hillary supporters lash out at the DNC by electing McCane. FL for McCane, MI for McCane, Hillary Supporters for McCane, Women for McCane, Military for McCane… Cult for Obama

No BO in our white house it already stinks

Wait a second…. Obama outraised everyone by a long shot, but I thought he was ABOVE special interests and money?

The greatest irony I see, though, is the hypocrisy of all the liberals around here— I always hear you folks bash Republicans as the "wealthy, corporate" party, so how can you Democrats explain this inconsistency? I'm waiting…. (crickets chirping)

John McCain can raise trillions of dollars, and his supporters will indeed have wasted ever penny of their money, because he will not become the next President of the United States of America, as Barack Obama will!

Kathryn Irby
Metairie, LA

Heres the deal….Clinton lent the campaign 5 million of her own money to garner sympathy….and for some weak pathetic souls…it worked…and they gave….

CNN, you spelt February wrong.

Mr. From Ohio

Cruella DeVille?

I went to the bookstore the other day in California and Barack's books are on the bestseller list and Hilary Clinton's autobiography was on the Clearance rack.

McCain is still very competitive against Obama and Clinton while bringing in far less than them. What does that say about his electability?

McCain is an illegal immigrant from Panama.

McCain isn't even a U.S. born citizen. His whole campaign is illegal.

you guys are truly ignorant

The mentality of Obama supporters shows up well amid the above comments.

Anon,

McCain is not a maverick anymore. Now he is a GOP stooge. It stinks because I really like him.

However, his policies are old and tired. He will bleed us dry with war.

Independent for Obama, if you need proof he can cross the aisle and truly believes in compromise read his book and see what he was saying long before running for president.

Obama is evil. Figure it out people. His rise is suspect and frightening and predicted, by the way.

Vote McCain, so this nation will be protected

How about that public financing McCain?

Perhaps he raised so little money because his supporters feel they no longer need to support him as greatly in the primaries, since his chance of winning is 99.9%.

The Dems are pumped. Change is in the air, change from Bush-Cheney conservativism, and Dems have two candidates they can get behind.

The Repubs are apathetic. Bush and Cheney have dragged them into the mud, and their base can't rally around their front-runner.

Fundraising, approval ratings, turnout during primaries, scandals, it's obvious that the Repubs are on their way out. Dems all the way!

Incredible. Between turnout in dem primaries and the amount of money being raised by both Obama and Clinton, the GOP has got to be running scared. At this point, it still isn't even about specific candidates – just a general repudiation of Republicans.

yaawwwwwnnnn

Poor McCain, I think he should drop out and go home…Dont worry bout the country he's too old just worry bout taking your gerital you old fart..and his wife; have you seen here eyes, she looks like the evil lady from 101 dalmations

You know Obama raised so much more. I am One of the Million.

You mean February

Multiple Choice question:

Of the following three choices, who is the ONLY ONE who as a senator demonstrated indpedence and a non-partisan voting record?

A) Hillary Clinton
B) John McCain
C) Barak Obama

Answer: B.

Obama has NEVER authored ONE single piece of legislation that became law and has a VERY partisan voting record then with a straight face says he can bring people together.

Clinton thinks she is owed the Presidency and is too divise.

Vote for the maverick: vote McCain!

Go John____.

Money talks. Obama out raises everyone.

EDITORIAL NOTE – your title says Januray but the amount raised is in February. Please change it. My OCD is kicking in bad.

Poor McCain….

John McCain had better up his health insurance too because he is soooo old, as well as old in his views of America!!! Go Barak Obama!! A Man America can trust!!! Yes We Can!!!

Still 12 million is 12 million. I am an Democrat and Support Obama but this is a crazy year in politics that 12 million raised in one month is sneezed at. WOW…

that is 5 times less than Obama.

hahahahahahahahahahahahahah