CNN

where is all this money coming from. i thought there were limits on how much one can donate. if our economy is in such a dither and people are losing their homes, and Katrina is still waiting, floods and tornados are happening more and more and food and gas prices are outrageous, and they're worried about war spending and the high cost, and social security, etc. WHERE IS ALL THIS MONEY COMING FROM????? Once again the people of America are getting screwed, with no health care, no money to pay mortgages, can't get to work because of gas gouging. The rich get richer by the minute, and we support them. Wake up!!!!! This SUCKS!!!!

You would think with Obama out spending Clinton 4 to 1 he would be way ahead, guess money can't buy everything. I have every confidence in Hillary, none in Obama. I will write in her name rather then vote for Obama, or McCain. Unless we can get a major movement going, McCain will be the next President. I know a lot of people who will do the same. Unless we can get every Clinton supporter to go along, McCain will benefit from such action, but oh well, at least he won't be an empty suit. We lasted 8 years we can last another 4. Michelle said, she won't go through this again. Obama gets his directions from her, so I'm counting on it.

218,000 first time donors?!?!? That's amazing. It's great to see so many people interested. The Clinton's probably disagree though.

This man is just what America needs. I hope the Dems will stick together and vote for him in November.

Hillary as the leader of her own campaign has not had the foresight to plan for a long battle. How does she expect to lead this country when her own campaign is not running smoothly? Pay your bills. Let's see your tax returns. Bill can speak and make the money to pay the high school in ILL.

Small donations do count. Everytime there is a negative ad from the CLinton camp, I donate again. Did anyone see the college bowl with Obama in West Chester PA, GREAT. The young people were engaged and not "star struck" they really asked thoughtful, important questions and Obama was a breathe of fresh air for a politican. Why won't Hillary meet with the students? Even John Mccain is addressing the students in a college bowl in PA. Remember this is HILLARY's state. Open your ears Senator Clinton, PA has it's own voice and you may not like what it's saying, regardless of Rendell and the mayor in your camp. Americans are tired of the Same, we want CHANGE>

Great job! I have to admit I have been able to convince many people to donate to the Obama campaign. Let's make April even better!

Folks, I have one comment to add, if Obama is doing this against Hillary Clinton who is supose to the top candidate,, Can you imagine what he will do to Mccain.

This is awesome! Go Democrats!
Obama/Hillary '08!

His presidency is becoming more inevitable by the day.

For a guy who has Hillary, Bill, Chelsea, and McCain campaigning against him along with the media attacking his pastor and wife with 10 second sound-bites, Obama is doing incredibly well in this campaign.
I'm so surprised how softball the media has been on Hillary. So far they only briefly mention her over exaggeration of her foreign experience or how she neglects to pay the bills, so far not a single word on the 20+ scandals she had to go to court over.

Wow this is sweet
Obama = Winner in November

jw, canadian,ok April 3rd, 2008 10:12 am ET

CNN – this is not a sporting event, we don't need an inning by inning report on hits, runs, errors, etc (money raised).

considering it has to be reported to the FEC, that automatically makes it newsworthy.

Money talks.
But why is he still fighting for the nomination?
Doesn't he know how to spend money wisely?

Can i borrow some money please

Drop out Hillary. . . We don't want you!!

Woohoo Obama!! I am so glad to be part of the movement...I am one of those first time donors from March....this just says so much about his campaign...that he gets his support from small $25-$50 donations from those who really are ready for the change our country needs!!! Truly amazing. OBAMA '08 and '12!!

I donated to the Obama campaign for the first time. I'm cheap and a tight wad and I don't give my money to anything I don't deem worthwhile.

Supporting Barack Obama's campaign for the Presidency was worth every penny.

Wow, I tell you, Obama and Obama campaign can manage my white house any day! The entire Obama campaign when the elections are over needs to pick themselves up just as they are and move straight into the white house and continue to run an impecable white house! I'm so proud of you all! Congratulations! PENNSYLVANIANS FOR OBAMA! Go go go Obama, Obama '08 and '12!!!

Remember how clinton released her feb total on feb 28th and now she wont release her march total till apr 20, must be REAL ugly.

obama 08

AJ said: Wow – the longer this campaign the poorer the ghetto will get. Where will they get the money for their malt liquor and crack?

CNN - how can you let this racist nonsense get on the blog yet my comments (which are never offensive) always stay in moderation. AJ, you are a shameful example of the WORST of our country.

Morgan - get your facts straight, there are limits to campaign contributions and Obama does not take any lobbyist or PAC money. You can request a list of his donors from his campaign if you want to see it. His contributors are normal people, whose contributions are less than $100.

Obama 08 - you're showing us that you can organize, inspire, and lead.

reading some of those comments make me sick. AJ.. your comment is racist and sick I wounder why CNN would moderate mine and not show it but they show yours. Grif... get over yourself and get lost. Arab Oil money will never go to a Dem. to a republican YES but never to a Dem. we only like people who are smart and who see the value of partnering with us. unless Obama truns republican, he will never see a penny.

I wonder how much Reznik gave him?

So many people support the Obamidable racist!!

in my opinion, that hillary clinton should get out of the race for president, stop lyiing and dogging obham, she continously- dogs him and thats awful. besides hes way ahead of her and will continue.

200,000+ NEW donors, on top of the 1 million mark he hit in mid-March? So he's got to be around 1.5 million unique donors by now, eh? So much for relying on maxed-out millionaires, Hillary! This college graduate is helping fund Obama $15 at a time, and I'm glad to see he's using it wisely!

Just another domino...

WOW! Obana's campaign is the best. Like playing basketball...swish!!! 40 points.

OBAMA 09

How do you argue that you are the most electable when you've received less votes, less delegates, and less donations. And to think he raised this from everyday citizens in the middle of a recession right before tax day! WOW! Go Obama!
I am more proud of Americans than I can express! We are less devided than our politics suggest. We are one people. We are one nation! And together we will write the next chapter in this American story with 3 words that will ring from coast to coast from sea to shining sea~ YES WE CAN!

Woohoo for the Obama campaign!!!!!......"HATERS" please take your negativity elsewhere.

OBAMA '08!

Way to go!!! Let's go kick McBroke's butt !

I belive we have a better chance to win november election with
Sen. Obama I am glad to be a part of Him......

I am glad with this. Hope this further helps his campaign to reach more people who need to know more about him.

Obama '08

My boi need to win.

i think mrs clinton should take notice that the Obama airways has taken off without her on board. sad for her and bubba

most pertinent information:
Average Contribution = $96

Where is he getting all this money from??? Aren't people curious???

Wow. This is impressive, especially given the hit Obama took with that horrible Rev. Wright and the fact that it looked like he only won one state in March. (Yesterday, we finally learned he'd won more delegates than Hillary in Texas, so I guess we can say he won two states on March 4th.)

I hope the superdelegates are watching this closely. Obama is bringing new voters and new money to the Democratic party. The superdelegates should be cautious about alienating them. The superdelegates should support the candidate with the most delegates, the most states won, the most popular votes AND the most money.

(P.S. Why don't my posts appear?)

Yes, we want Black power! Vote for Osama Obama. Read his Book you blind people. He hates Whites! Is Rev. Wright, Louis Farrakhan,the Black panthers just a co-incidence?? I think not. He is a big time closet white hater. Do you actually think he is going to come up to you and smack you and say " I hate white people?" Nooo, he is sucking you in like flies for the kill! Read his book....... wake up b4 its 2 late.

One thing I have noticed, Clinton supporters are much more venomous and mean spirited in their comments than Obama supporters.
This could be attributed to a couple of reasons; either they know they cant win and their sore losers, sort of like Hill herself, or they are genuinely cranky old people who would rather just yell "GET OFF MY LAWN" and shake their arthritic fists at us than vote for a candidate under the age of 60.

I say to the Hillary supporters, be nice, it's "McBush" we all need to worry about.

Ill admit im routing for Hillary to be president, she is more experienced after all. However Obama has done really well in raising money, he is beating Hillary hands down and I think he will continue to do that, moeny wise anyway. I think with the average donation per person of $96 shows hes got the wealthiest supporters.

Proud to be a campaign donor: YES WE CAN!!!!

hahahahaha @ all the haters....Obama has more supporters than some people think.

So, to all the Dem traders that will switch when he is the nominee, go right ahead, or maybe even stay home because we won't need your vote anyway because we have all the Dems and (Republican switchers) we need.

hahahahahaha....he's a bad man!

Way to go President Obama. Shouldn't Hillary excuse herself from the race at this point. I mean if her stock Keeps dropping, she may not even win her Senate seat in NY..

My wife and I are proud to be among the MILLIONS of donors.

GOBama '08

Not only is he raising more money, but he didn't have to borrow any.

AJ April 3rd, 2008 10:20 am ET

"Wow – the longer this campaign the poorer the ghetto will get. Where will they get the money for their malt liquor and crack?"

The ignorance of some of these posters never ceases to amaze me. Sometimes I think they just say stuff to get off on getting a rise out of people.

HILLARY for PRESIDENT!!
She has the best experience and knows how to lead the most powerful and richest country in the world!

Wow!

jw, canadian,ok April 3rd, 2008 10:12 am ET

CNN – this is not a sporting event, we don't need an inning by inning report on hits, runs, errors, etc (money raised).

No, it's more important than a sporting event, it's the freakin' Presidency! If you don't like it, you don't have to read it!

i really believe any one who is a part of sen .obamas campaign won't be disappointed.

This shows what a good manager Obama is. He has an excellent organization, an excellent team and is getting results. Just like running a business, or the country. McCain and Clinton are relying on their names, not their abilities to get elected.

Obama has enough money to pay off Hillary's campaign debt, and still come out on top.

Obama is the real deal. His campaign has dismantled the Clinton machine. No more Bush-Clinton, Bush-Clinton dynasty. Yes, we can!

i wanted how much of the 40 million oprah donated or maybe he used those ear marks to fund his pathetic campaign to make everyone think the wright story different affect his campaign and the suppose momentum on his side....Hillary 08'

Yes if this man wins it will be .. because money.. he is outspending her in philly so bad right now its sick
10 obama commerciials to 1 hillary

The overrated Clinton machine is dead. Only they won't accept it, you gotta know when to hold em & when to fold em! Bill & Hillary for the better of the party it's time. You fought the good fight, but you ran into a buzz saw that to your credit few others saw coming either. Help turn your negative into a positive for the country, Alllllllll Aboard

Go Barack!!!!!!!!

"Impressive." "Most impressive."

Darth Vader
Empire Strikes Back

I was one of those new donors. It's great to see money well spent.

Sounds like the Wright people have been busy.

Notice how individuals are banding together to donate small amounts for Senator Obama. Even the small amounts add up on the grand scale. Also, it's worth noting that many, like myself, don't have a LOT to give, but believe Senator Obama is the best choice.

Similarly, why aren't the individuals who believe in Hillary Clinton stepping up to the plate? She sure wouldn't be in debt if that were the case, now, would she? And where, oh where have her big-purse donations disappeared to?!

Seems to me that the purses aren't as open as they used to be for her.

I've never donated to a political figure before Sen. Obama: after all, it isn't even tax deductible. That's how much the people of America are rallying around Obama. Impressive, to say the least!

WoW! Only when you understand bottom-up and know how to use it!

GO OBAMA! '08

People should quit crying with all the CNN bashing. "THIS ISN'T NEWS OMG!"

It's information, and some people come to news sites for information not just propaganda that makes you feel warm and fuzzie about the candidate you're rooting for.

Thanks Jaymes spiekerman!
Barack 08!

I really look forward to the new president taking back our government and fighting for our struggling economy.

One must believe in this man in order to give like this...in case no one has notice, our economy is in a slump. Obama MUST be seen by many voters as a great investment opportunity.

UNDECIDED IN GEORGIA

I guess that his campaign now has the money to pay for the 15 million Americans that are to be left out of his health plan.

Health is as important as food, water and air. If you have them you live, if you do not have the tools to keep them you end up under a stone in a cemetery somewhere.

That's great. Also, I would like to thank CNN for adding Senator Obama's name to the navigation bar. Now, if only his name was highlighted on the bar just as Senator Clinton and Senator McCain's names are highlighted.

Look at how the candidates manage their campaigns financially, and you get an idea of how they'll run the economy.

Obama 08

Yes, and I will keep making small scarifies every month because I have HOPE and I BELIEVE in CHANGE! Houston, Texas Latina for OBAMA!!!!!

That's a lot higher than I expected after the crazy pastor...

Well Obama good job...we'll need you in November. Godspeed.

$40 Million? Only fools doubt proof! Obama has proved it again; this is an outstanding movement for change. People are despirate. i am glad to be part of this change that is about to hit the united States of America. whoooo oooo!!!!

As a former Clinton supporter I can see that Obama needs even more to win.
$80 mil is needed by him to get him elected. the more money the more spin he can throw out there.
Good job people.

It's 3 a.m. and the phone rings. It's your campaign staff wanting to know where their paychecks are.

Way to go baby...Guess all the Jeremiah Wright propanda paid off after all!

I have to admit, after all the comotion, it inspired me to support Senator Obama even more. He got my highest contribution to date of $200 after the media tried to crush him on this.

I'm glad to see that the far right wing critics didn't manage to scare people into abandoning Obama after all.

And another thing, why is Hillary claiming to have so much experience and can't even manage efficiently her own campaign? Everything that Obama produces, she always seems to have to postpone her deadline weeks or months later. This is all questionable to me...I don't know how people could support someone who seems to have little knowledge nor control over her finances.

im usually pretty anti-censorship, but seriously how can that comment by AJ not be moderated?

You know no matter what the Press says or the type of spin that is put on a situation, you can’t always fool the public. The nation knows for real change you need a real candidate and Barack H. Obama is the real deal… Congratulations and you can count on another donation from me this month as well…

It is obvious that Obama knows to manage his money. Perhaps he could teach Hillary a thing or two. If she cannot manage her own funds how will she balance our budget? By borrowing?

If he can learn to speak to blue collar workers, this thing is over.

Yes We Can! Together we stand divided we fall. Calling All Democrats and Independents, lets stand together Now!

He can only be getting this much money from big oil (which he stated that he will never accept donations from–lie lie lie) and from Oprah. I for one cannot understand where all the money is coming from. Some underhandedness going on here. I just love it how the news media is always praising Senator Obama. I know there has to be more positive comments regarding Senator Clinton, but CNN chooses comments. I wouldn't be surprised if they are contributors themselves

As I stated before, this man is so arrogant and his words mean nothing. Are you Obama supporters so wrapped up in his words that you are not thinking clearly? You really need to see the true picture of this man. If he becomes the nominee (which I really hope that HE DOES NOT), I will not vote for ANYONE. I am not so desperate to vote that I would throw away my vote for McCain.

It's either Hillary Clinton or NOTHING (which is what Obama is).

GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder how much the Clinton Campaign raised?

Most Definately not $40 Million.

WAY TO GO OBAMA!

Independant for Obama '08

I have a hard time believing that so many people want to turn the U S into such a liberal society. I am very sad . If this happens, it will be harmful to the nation and people who can think and reason and not just follow the liberal (socialist) spill.

I'm one of those first-time donors! And I'm a starving actor!

GO BARACK!

Shows how much support Obama has out there. What's that saying, "put you money where your mouth is"? Obama supporters back it up, Clinton supporters not as much.

AND WITH ALL THAT M ONEY...

HE STILL CANNOT WIN A BIG STATE PRIMARY ONLY CAUCUSES

Grif: Delusional dinosaurs like you are on their way to extinction.

I'm sure the Clinton team will try to call the almost quarter of a million new donors to the Obama campaign "irrelevant." Let me tell you something Billary... YOU'RE IRRELEVANT.

And, you've lost. Get out of the race.

OBAMA '08!!!

Great Obama! But – let's say thank you to all that donated! The beat goes on! To Hillarys negative supporters – why don't you donate to her!

Once again the American people showed the Clintons we don't won't want you in office again thank you democratic voter Barack will unite the party and win in November

Well, if rumors are true, the Clinton campaign raised less than $20 million in March.

In February's filings both campaigns showed they spent in excess of $20 million. Obama ended February with net cash of $33 million and Clinton $3 million after debt.

If that follows for March, the Obama campagins could be sitting with over $50 million in cash and Hillary's broke; although there have been rumors the Clinton campaign has $20 million in debt as of the end of March, so the next filings will be interesting to see.

Dick Morris suggested that Obama cut a deal with Hillary and ask his supporters to donate to Hillary's camp to help her payoff he debt, in the name of party unity. Well I do not know if I really want to do that. Well, I might change my mind if Obama say I should.

I said it once and I'll say it again Obama can raise all the money in the world and he's still not going to win....go ahead and raise the momentum it won't be long before some other secret comes to light and again the momentum will hit the floor.

Hillary did a great job dividing the democrats because of her selfishness. If 40% of her supporters will not vote for Obama, does she expect that Obama supporters should vote for her. Democrats, lets use some common sense and stop behaving like spoiled babies. Someone is going to lose the nomination but we should stand behind the nominee regardless of the outcome. As things stand now, McCain should win no matter who is the nominee. This is just was the Reb wanted.

Go Obama..........what did Hilary forget in the white house that she want to pick up. Enough is enough or I will snipe

He should loan some money to Hillary so that she can pay her staff all their 12 month paycheck and all the vendor that they have cheated.

Hillary: If you can't even run a campaign how do you expect to run a country. Shame on you.

Jon – Obama 09? You're kinda missing the election if you wait until 09 to vote for him...

I'm surprised that Obama, being as liberal as he is, can garner that much support just because he's a good speaker.

Since no one knows that much about him, it's all because he SOUNDS good. That's a chancy thing, if you ask me.

I will go with someone with a proven track record.

McCain 08!

Just shows how he runs his campaign and that he has good people working for him, which means he has good judgement in people. He is doing well and will do well as President of this United States. I am a proud 51 white male supporting Obama and have for over a year now. I think it is very important to put him in the whitehouse as I think he is the one that can make a difference in people's lives. He shows a good temperment, he has more pledged delegates, he has won more states, he has more of the popular vote, he does better in fundraising, He is gaining superdelegates, He is a very intelligent man, and will make the best president we have had in a long time.

OBAMA 08

Wow!
Discount for Obama and clinton fans. Discount code: Obama2008! Ends April 22nd!!!

Note to Hillary..

If you cannot manage your own campaign financially, then how can you expect to manage your country out of the Bush deficit.

That question remains to be answered

I am so appalled by the lack of intelligence and civility on this site. The Clinton supporters need to get over their love for Hillary and look at the policy differences between their candidate and Obama compared to McCain. McCain is not even in the ballpark but because you are upset your candidate may lose the nomination, you will back McCain. That is just childish. Step back and look at the big picture. The Obama people also need to get off their high horse and stop this tit for tat stuff.

And CNN, I make comments on this site frequently and I have only seen one published. Yet you allow a moron like AJ to spew racist, vulgar comments and they get through. What are your criteria for publishing comments? I think it is irresponsible to put these kinds of comments on your site.

this is great, come on Dem's lets unite around our candidate or are you so petty you would whether vote for McCain

Dem's 08
Yes we cane

Look at Morgan comment, people can't always see good news and except it for just that. Why we must always try to bring down the next guy.

Stay focus and keep praying for everyone success in life and help some one other than yourself you might just be surprise that your happy.

Go Obama

Great Job to hisstaff

40 Million. Mostly from SMALL DONORS.
Money talks. It says: we want that guy in the White House.

He got my $$$ and I have very little. I was HAPPY to give it.
Everytime I see a dirty trick, hear a lie or hear another person saying he can't win...I go add some $$$ to the cookie jar for my next donation. I'm ready for CHANGE! R U READY FOR CHANGE?

BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT
* BECAUSE WE WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK!

Obama/Pelosi

Obama/Pelosi

Obama/Pelosi

If Barry is as Good as all this bloggers and the millions of donors and Obama voters say he is – then why does he need any money at all.

He should do the Righteous thing and give all this money to Charity instead of to TV and Radio stations on what should be unneccesary publicity.

They all get all the free publicity they need from the media just by waking up in the morning!

And all John McCain is doing is smiling to see this much money being poured in to primaries when they should be saving this money to win the national election.

Good job Obama we know the true about Hillary she's not going to outbeat Obama in campaign donors. Her days is outgone no more Clinton

Way to Go Obama : Dont forget Kenya when you finally become the president

haha... its over baby...

Obama 08

i am glad to see the country coming together,and for bil and hill,i think it is time for you drop out,please for the sake of party. thank you////////////// obama 08//09//10//11//12.

going to need more then that to beat Hillary in Pennsylvania! Looks like all that money did not help him win in Ohio and Texas! (who cares about Caucus, they are unfair to people who cant get there to vote)

going to need more then that to beat Hillary in Pennsylvania! Looks like all that money did not help him win in Ohio and Texas! (who cares about Caucus, they are unfair to people who cant get there to vote)

Obviously, the Obama supporters don't need any bailouts if they can continue to contribute like this. Wonder what they think they're going to get. I think they will be disappointed when someone else wins and will want their money back. Oh well, a fool and their money are soon parted, as the saying goes.

Clinton, it's over!!!!

The point is that people don't understand what change is all about.People are eager for change that is why people donating more for Senator Obama.Senator barack obama will get the nomination and will also beat Senator Mccain in the fall,just watch and see.

This is TRULY Americans' campaign. This is TRULY the people's choice. Let the Superdelegates speak up, and let your loyalty to the good of the Party and the country be greater than your loyalty to personality!!!

Jaymes Spikerman says...
good job!

Hillary '08!
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Are you kidding or what?!?! Hillary has not released her tax returns and I have a feeling she will renig prior to April 22nd primary. Last month, the Clinton camp rushed to get out the "good news" that her campaign raised $35 million in the month of March while Obama raised $55 million.

You would think with all the positive political coverage Obama has enjoyed over the past two weeks, i.e. numerous endorsements with some coming from high-profile superdelegates folks like Bill Richardson, coupled with pennslyvania polling showing Obama closing the gap between himself and Hillary, and national polling showing Obama sizably ahead of Hillary, Hillary's campaign would release the fundraising efforts for the month of March to silence a lot of talk that her campaign is financially struggling to keep a full out effort till July 1st.

Why O' Why Morgan, are you jealous of Oprah's Money?? If if is her money, so what! She investing in America's next President.

If only we could get Americans to donate $40 million a month to more important causes like finding a cure for cancer, autism or alzheimer’s.
Vote for Obama or vote for McCain, nothing is going to change that drastically.

Grif, are you serious they are campianing so that means you need money to do that. How can u be so nasty about Obama b/c he rise 40 millon dollars. You know when your mother said "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all". For once can we just look at both sides here. If you are running for president and people are giving you donations, are you going to refuse them? I guess you pay for out of your pockets! Just like Billary did. Don't hate congratulate.

To all the other haters on here saying he can not win. We will decide this in November. No matter what we need a Dem. in the white house!
Obama "08"

i think hilliary should handsoff and allow obama to concentrate on november..........

GO OBAMA

Bigben, If you don't for Obama because Hillary lost the nomination, then you are just shallow minded and need not participate. The reason we are voting democratic is not because of Hillary or Obama, it is because of what the Republicans have done to the country. Look around and see the price of gas, the price of food, the war in Iraq,,, the world attitude towards America. That's why you should vote democratic. WAKE UP!

The story of Obama's broad base of small donors is unprecedented in American politics. The traditional pundits who come from political and media elite are mystified because average Americans (and not the "fat cats") are financing and driving a large-scale Presidential campaign month-after-month. This is a phenomenon of epic proportions and symbolizes what American democracy aspires to achieve. Average Americans, collectively, expressing their political voices and truly CHANGING the political establishment in the process.

Investing in our future.

One of the Million(s)!

Way to go, Obama 08!!!!
Hillary pay your bills first ok. The best thing to do is just drop out of the race Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. LIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow, that is awesome. It shows that we (Americans) are excited about this election and want change.

Obama '08... Yes We Can!!!

I'm starting a fund for Hillary to get some help with her compulsion to lie. I know it's an uphill battle with her lying husband, but everyone needs some help now and then. I'll be stand on the corner with my Hillary cup.

A belated April Fool's joke.

MARK- I have 40 million more reasons why he is not going to be the loser in November....eventually I will have more reasons next month....I will get back with how many more.

Hillary where is your tax returns you promised months ago on the CNN debate? How hard can this be?

Didn't Obama lost in Ohio and Texas even though he outspent HIllary 3-1? Looks like he'll loose big in PA, IN, KY, OR and WV now that he is outspending her 4-1. I love voters......just proves that you can not buy an election. People do think for themselves

Here's the truth about what's happening to everyday people. Obama likes to see himself as "bringing everyone together" but the god's honest truth is- blacks and whites are much more divided now than they were before Obama came on the scene.

Wow thats a lot more then I imagined that he would raise. I figured it would be lower because people are starting to lose interest now that there isnt another primary for so long. I dont imagine next month will be very high either. But congrats Mr. Obama for being such a great campaigner and I hope it all pays off and you are the next president of the USA!!!

Obama Richardson 08!!!

40 million, and still will not win Pennsylvania.......outspends Hillary 4 to 1, 2 to 1...and still is barely ahead........Isn't there something wrong with that??????????? Check out Realclearpolitics.com....OH, PA, AND FL Hillary Beats McCain by large margins..........

Another newsworthy article. I guess the press feels this is a contest!! I really do not care...I CARE ABOUT ISSUES!!! CNN please get back to reporting the stories around the world and here at home that MATTER. Oh, or is this another pro Obama article?

I really wish those making comments get their facts straight.

1) Each individual who contributes can ONLY give $2300 (Oprah gave that months ago) for the primary and $2300 for the general election

2) The so called Oil donations are from employees, people like me and you. When you donate they ask you to provide your company name and title, so implying that all this money comes from companies is bull. It is just normal citizens like you and me. For instance if I work for Lockheed, they (the media) can do a query on gov't contractors and then say he received $200,000 from gov't contractors – in fact he may have received $25.00 from 1 employee at Lockheed and $1000 from another employee, and they (the media) bunches it together and claim it is from a company. NOT TRUE

Companies in fact can ask their employees for donations and they in turn can donate it to a campaign as a Political Action Committee (PAC). Senator Obama does not accept money from PACs.

I hope that helps those of you who have not and don't participate in the political process other than your vote and these uninformed comments you place on blogs.

Darn proud to be one of those first time donors. I supported him before in Texas and will continue to support him throughout the campaign!

Go Obama Yes We Can!!!

Obama 08

that's good obama, the country coming together, god bless you all.

all of you idiots claiming that oil money is paying for Obama's campain, get your facts straight it was the saudis who bankrolled the bush's oil company. It is the republicans who are selling America out for oil money. The clintons are mad because they did not think of it first. Go Barak.

I'm the 1st time donor for Obama. Senator Obama, my President forever.

It is time for all Demorcats to unite around our future President, and his name is Barack Obama! If you build a positive campaign, they will come.

Hey Obama Supporters:

Let's give more money this month! We can do it.

And to Ben, Barack made more money this month than Hillary and McCain. So even though it was less than he had in February, it was still better than any other candidate.

Go Barack, we are with you!!!

I love em', where's my checkbook!

Side note: I'm also giving to the Kennedy Library for Caroline Kennedy's support. I love her too, because she spoke up for Barack, when others were hesitant.

We Rock!!!

Obama08

Money from oil...If you guy think he never take money from oil is naives.I will never elec ta president who never be resposible for himself or any actions but instead blames on others.watch this word..theres a book on prophecy chaos will erupted from someone who are unknown!!

Not only does he continue to raise impressive amounts of money from so many people who love him but, he runs a very impressive campaign.
He has not had tofire his top manager for mis-managing money, he does not get calls from vendors asking for their money months after the event, he makes sure his staff have HEALTH CARE because he pays his bills.
Looking at Hillary's crumbling and in-effective management of her campaign really makes me cringe at the though of how she would run the WH if she ever found a way to steel this election.
A very scary thought, not to mention the fact that we couldn't trust anything she said on any issue because we would never be sure how much sniper fire she was dodging.
Come on Pennsylvaina, you only have one choice and that choice is clear, get on the winning team, be a big part of history, be able to say after his win, "I voted for that guy" Vote for Obama and be a winner.

Good, now haul in the votes and kick the Clintons in the rear!

HE CAN NOW BUY THE ELECTION

I HAVE NOT SEEN ANY ELEMENT OF CHANGE IN OBAMA

HE IS SPENDING LIKE CRAZY IN PA

IF PEOPLE WANT YOU, YOU REALLY DON'T HAVE TO SPEND LOTS OF MONEY

AMERICA SHOULD WAKE UP!

LOL

Jaymes Spiekerman April 3rd, 2008 10:26 am ET

good job!

Hillary '08

jw, canadian,ok

then why are you reading this blog then??? they report it because they know people will read it...like you did.

iam a barack obama's supporter and i will continue to contribute to his campaign until he is elected in November. Hillary Clinton is desparate and will do anything to win. She needs to control her husband Bill Clinton. He should be seen and not heard.\
Hillary
Connecticut

This ought to count for something...right?

By the way thanks to Fox news for helping Obama raise this kind of money. The reason I gave to his campaign was because of the unfair ongoing bashing of Obama on Fox news.

The real issues are economy, mortgage crisis, a war with no end in sight, jobless claims highest in 2 years, healthcare, a failing educational system.

A pastor of church that I had never even heard of before last month is the least of our worries!

He should donate some of it to help bail out the people losing their homes...

It's going to be ironic when he outspends Senator Clinton 4 to 1 and she still beats him. Money doesn't buy votes. Especially in PA.

you better believe it – my CHANGE is part of that millions. I will continue to donate to Obama's campaign change after change until we see the Clinton machine KNOCKED OUT of the race!

YES WE CAN – MORE DONATION COIMNG YOUR WAY, OBAMA!!!!

Money may purchase the democratic nod in the end, but it won't win in November. If anyone out there thinks the Repubs aren't going to hit Obama hard with his short stack, they are fooling themselves.

BTW - CLinton campaign had a pretty good month, and it took 2 to 1 advertising in Texas for Obama to get close - if the ad money was the same, CLinton would have won already. Obama has more wealthy supporters, but the people who really need a president are the ones who cannot afford to send in the big bucks.

A sad day for this country too hungry for leadership to see through a thin speech and empty smile.

This is an indication to the American people, this unknown candidate to most, when the campaigning started, is for real. Barack Obama continues to resonate inside of the American people hearts, and they are listening to his change from the norm. For one second, imagine if Hillary Clinton was Hillary Smith, who did not serve as 1st Lady. Would she have received the amount of support, which has kept her in this race up to this point? For an unknown senator who continues to break records in dollars given, in addition to the huge number of hopefuls attending his rallies is simply astonishing to say the least!

TWO WORDS:

PRESIDENT OBAMA

Although being layed off after 16 yrs of service from my former employer I manage to give $100. I believe so strongly that not only is our immediate future at risk but we have to do what we can to make a better America for our children...

It is not the money i am happy about. it is the fact that he raised it in what is supposed to be the worst month of his campain and bought in 218,000 new voter. I donated $5 what i can affordl. It is this kind of contriutions that will make a differnce.

I would like for obama to explain this.

there is a youtube video with this title.....Obama people calling Hillary Delegates in Texas

Money does not pick the democratic nominee. First for Obama.......NOT now. He seems 'to negative' and 'too star struck'. Not good for a president.

NOW FOR CLINTON

The Obama campaign never ceases to amaze me. From the beauty of its website to its organizing skills, it is an indication if necessary of how Obama will run this country. At last, at last, a President who will bring change to this country !!

Barbara Westerman "Great!!! Democracy in action". I couldn't agree more!! I am glad to have been a small part of this and I'll look forward to help out to my best ability come this Fall.

Isn't Obama a member of a church which spews hate, bigotry, and racism, as well as condoning white America? After al this, you still donated to his campaign? Anyone who still supports Obama is also a racist anf bigot.

GRIF...
Oil money? Haleburton, KBR and Bush oil wealth, give me a break. You aren't thinking clearly

Many people who cannot afford to put gas in their vehicles or pay their mortgage woulda loved some of this cash.....What a waste of money...Is this the going rate of BUYING the Democratic Nomination??

There's a little saying in finance that if you want to make money in the markets, watch what the majority of investors (lemmings, crowd followers, bandwagoners) are doing and then do the opposite. The reasoning is that the majority of people just follow the crowd without thinking. Such is the Obama campaign – The young and naive, the uninformed and the ostriches who hide their heads in the sand so they can't see the storm brewing on the November horizon for this guy.

AJ April 3rd, 2008 10:20 am ET

Wow – the longer this campaign the poorer the ghetto will get. Where will they get the money for their malt liquor and crack?

YEAH NOT RACIST.. OK SURE

with an economy as poor as ours, i have one question, where are all these donations coming from. This is something that should be available to the american people. We have Katrina that has never been repaired, many tornados this year where people lost everything, people everywhere are loosing their home, gas prices are gouging us and not to mention food prices. Something is not right here and eventually the people are going to be rioting. I'd hate to see this situation get worse. So, all you politicians who are earning millions monthly, how can this be. And NO i do not trust this current government, and many of those in congress. People are hurting badly in this powerful country and it should not be.

And the people have spoken

Clinton would have 20M debt before she drops out. All her employees will not get paid and medical coverage. I hate to be in clinton side.

Let this be a clear signal to the Clintons & John McCain that Barack has the backing of the American people and that he will have whats needed to get the job done if it takes 1 trillion dollars he has it, we got his back no matter what.

Barack will have what ever he needs from here on out...

Obama 08!!!

The fact that Barack Obama is continuing to raises money from hundreds of thousands of people every month shows the strength and intensity of his support. He is campaigning on behalf of the American people, and, in return, they are supporting him. His ability to raise money shows how frustrated individual Americans are that Washington politics and policy are dominated by corporate interests. When Barack Obama is President, the American people will have someone who cares about and listens to them!

I gotta say, I'm impressed at how this guy is inspiring people to wake up and get involved in politics and take ownership in their future. This simple effect might actually be better for the U.S. than . . . anything in a long time.

I proudly am one of the contributers to Barak Obama's campaign for the Presidency!

First time in my life that I have ever given money to a political campaign or person!

Since I heard a speech of his that inspired me profoundly (probably back in November) I have been contributing 100$ every month – except March – there I contributed the same amount twice.

For the first time I want a candidate to win.....

Newsweek reports:

"In a new ad, Obama says, "I don't take money from oil companies."

Technically, that's true, since a law that has been on the books for more than a century prohibits corporations from giving money directly to any federal candidate. But that doesn't distinguish Obama from his rivals in the race.

We find the statement misleading, because:

Obama has accepted more than $213,000 from individuals who work for companies in the oil and gas industry and their spouses.

Two of Obama's bundlers are top executives at oil companies and are listed on his Web site as raising between $50,000 and $100,000 for the presidential hopeful."

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats all i can say. With all the rev. Wright stuff. Americans cannot be duped by the MSM.

He will still get my contribution for April. Let't go for 75M this time.

you're all giving your money to someone who attends a racial separitist and anti-american church. good job.

In the words of a wonderful song...."Ain't no stoppin' us now, we're on the move".

Hillary may have a lot of money and influence, but she is not bigger than America and she is not bigger than God. Bring it on, are you listening GOP.

Everytime Fox Not News puts up a photo of Pastor Wright, I send more money, because he is not running for the presidency.

Obama 08

A vote for Hillary Clinton means never having to say you're sorry to the rest of the world.

It's so hard for me to believe that Obama raised $40 million from ordinary donors/citizens. I think something is fishy and it should be investigated. I heard that he takes money from the oil companies.
Like I said, it's just so unbelieveable that he could raise that much money!

THE U.S.A. NEEDS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well ok 40 million is ok.. Guess I will donate a tad more for the month of April.... I am sure April will be a better month.

Obama 08

Obama went down in the polls, and makes more money. you have to wonder where he gets his endless supply! I know ,this wont get posted, I wonder if cnn knows how many people in this country are very afraid of Obama being president.We know the CHANGE wont be good!

good job!

Hillary '08

One word... WOW!

Amazing! So exciting to see the country coming together.

Bravo! Please donate some to Sen Clinton to pay her bills and also health insurance for her campaign -this will be for old friends sake.

I am glad to be a part of the Sen. Obama's campaign donors!

I LOVE YOU OBAMA ..........................

OBAMA 09

This is crazy!! He's going to be able to eliminate poverty when he becomes President!!

Stand for Change

or

Fall Hard for the Same!!!

Great!!! Democracy in action

Not as much as he raised in February ???? What gives?

If Obama manages the economy like he manages his campaign, we're going to be in great shape.

Go Obama!!!!

Announcing the moment the Clinton campaign conference call began? Sounds like old politics to me.

I am impressed. Senator Obama continues to engage the ordinary citizen in this political campaign. He did not target the fat cats first. His camp is ready for a general election. If the superdelegates don't agree, the Democratic party is officially damaged for the next twelve years.

Obama = Loser in Novmber

One word – WOW.

Obama will be the next president of the United States. Democrats it is time to circle the wagon around the democratic nominee...
Onward to the battle against McCain

Yes, we can!

Arab's Oil Money filters in, once again....
They are so desperate to Get Obama in the White House,
and controlling the Country... Does anybody take notice???

Na, too busy taking handouts....

Obama is the people's president.

Obviously many individuals are still supporting Sen Obama. People don't give you $40 million for not liking you.

For the people by the people...We're not sexist...We just ran a better campaign...Let's go make history together Hillary supporters.

Can you smeeeeelllllllllllowwwwww what the OBAMA is cooking... ~
oO

Its is a can of kick butt. Keep fighting the good fight Obama. You are the Poeples champ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama will never slow down
I think he gets stronger with the time
And he will be even more prepared when the general elections come

CNN, report on how much of a debt the Clinton campain is in.

WOW!!!! YES we WILL!!!!

Obama 08,12

suckers.....

Oh Wow!
Thank you CNN.
Another positive comment about Obama.
What a surprise!!!

Way to go, Obama!

Wow – the longer this campaign the poorer the ghetto will get. Where will they get the money for their malt liquor and crack?

hmm...

WoW

Way to go, fellow Obama supporters!!

Good for him , but I am still not voting for him . New poll in PA said 40% of Clinton supporters would not vote for Obama in Nov. He is not going win.

Congrats to the Obama campaign...All the bills were paid, no outstanding debt, no need to brorrow from the girls college fund.

WOW, this is how a campaign is suppose to be run..... thanks for the good example.

OBAMA 08 AND BEYOND........................

Impressive. The momentum continues to build

I think he should loan some money to Hillary so she can pay her bills/healthcare and stop reusing old campaign commercials. Can't run the country if you can't pay your bills!!!!!!

Hillary '08
get rich or die lying

Good for Him!

YEAH. keep the donations rolling I just sent $100.00

Gosh, how rude! Couldn't he wait for CNN to get their pants back on after Hillary's conference call? How pathetic.

WOW

im obama to the end now baby

obama 08

And the beat goes on, the Clintons are on an ego trip, they are trying to raise money from Americans to cover their deficit. This trip is about to be over.

Yes we can! Democrats will win in the fall.

Obama '08

Sure would be nice is this money could be raised for campaining against Mc walking Cane.

Hillary.... um Hillary...... HILLARY He can win HE WILL WIN
Let's unite around our candidate.
YES HE CAN!!!!

WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

If people wanted to help the economy, they spend that money at the store. We must not be as bad off as we think?

Oprah and oil money

Wasn't there supposed to be some backlash over the crazy pastor in Chicago?

I guess Americans are more concerned about the crazy and tragic war that Hillary Clinton authorized Bush to pursue.

Wow... thanks for the support for McCain!!! This is great news! Obama can never beat him... go democrats (lol)!!!!

Cha Ching!!! Good for you Barack!!! I donated as much as was possibly allowed!!! Congratulations!!!!!

Amazing to say the least.

CNN – this is not a sporting event, we don't need an inning by inning report on hits, runs, errors, etc (money raised).

Americans far and wide are showing their dissatisfaction with Hillary Clinton. She should drop out now and allow the Dems to unify behind Senator Obama.

Well it makes sense, if you have money to invest then would you not invest it in the best and most profitable commodity or enterprise?

Obama is a good return for your money!!!

Wooo Hooo... Even in the midst of Bash-O-Bama Month... He forges on....

BARACK OBAMA 2008 AND 2012

LONG LIVE OBAMA

40 million .... that's all.