May 20, 2008
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April was Sen. McCain's best month so far in terms of fundraising. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

(CNN) - John McCain’s campaign reached a new fundraising high in the month of April, pulling in roughly $18 million.

The sum, revealed in its monthly campaign finance report Tuesday, marks a major turnaround from the campaign’s cash woes late last year - though it is less than both Barack Obama’s $37 million and Hillary Clinton’s $20 million haul in March, the most recent month for which fundraising figures are available.

Earlier Tuesday, Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe told reporters April had been the New York senator’s third-best fundraising month.

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Christoffel van Vuuren   May 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

The man has only started, give him a break!

McCain is the ony candidate who can bake the cake and not let the cat out in the rain again.

Tell the truth   May 20th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

I'm an Obama support but can we stop with all these stupid comments from Obama support and Hilliary support. Are you guys children or adutls. Obam and Clintion are 95% the same. Really Obama and Clintion support will come togehter and support the person with the most delgates in Nov. So please stop the name calling. Thanks

spencer   May 20th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Won't help him any, he will still lose.............

dee   May 20th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

i wonder how much oney the oil companies gave him

same ppl=same idea. new folks = change   May 20th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

only 18? while others are making more than that.
pls mcbush your fellow senoirs want you with them in the retirement home with them

Voice of Reason   May 20th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

obama is the most liberal senator...most obame supporters can't name a reason why they support him...other than change...what change – marxism?

Voice of Reason   May 20th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

the dumocrats are out in force tonight...hey morons, try spell check!

M Johnson   May 20th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

McCain looks awesome in those shade with the helio prop behind him. That's the best shot of him I've ever seen.

McCain in '08!   May 20th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

I'm glad to see my hard earned money is contributing to that total... and it is only going to grow!
Vote McCain in '08!

Amanda   May 20th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

If Obama is declared the democratic nominee, his support will triple!!

mccain isn't the man   May 20th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

What are his solutions?
bush policies aren't solutions

georgia   May 20th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Obama 08 for change & forward movement for everyone in the USA.
YES We CAN !!!! Yes WE Will !!!!

spencer   May 20th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

He will still lose....................

Temitayo from tx   May 20th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Congrats McCain. I'm an obama supporter but all these hater will hate regardless cuz that is just what they do. No matter wat d voters say the only vote that counts is God's. If mccain is gonna b a better president lord PLs let him win and if its obama my choice. Lord show d nation that haters are never victorious.

Obama 08-12-16

richard   May 20th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Way to go McCain. I am PROUD TO BE AN AMERIMCCAIN. Hillary supporter here I will have your back if you need it. Obama simply is not qualified.

Inevitable   May 20th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Lobbyist money as usual ...................

anyways .. UNITED WE STAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John, Livingston, NJ   May 20th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

If Clinton is not the Democratic nominee, McCain has my vote. Obama is neither tried nor true – in no way is he ready to be President.

Nancy from Indy   May 20th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

When I look for someone to lead the United States, I look for someone who is strong willed and has a backbone to make the tough decisions that is for the good of the country even if it's not always popular at the time. In my opinion Hillary and John are the two most able to stand up to defiant totalitarian rulers of oppressed countries. I feel that Obama if he is confronted with a serious situation, would think about it and think about it and scratch his head and then say something like, 'Why can't we just get along?'

ed   May 20th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

oh ,please

John Starnes Tampa Florida   May 20th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

I am afraid most of that will need to be spent distracting Americans from his astonishing litany of both "flip flopping" and outright lies, such as his tour of Baghdad after "The Surge" where he declared no need for armor for him or Patreus.....until the photos and truth emerged less than 24 hours later. Heaven help America if he ends up at the helm of the shipwreck that is Bush and Cheney's legacy.

PatrickTM   May 20th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Not good, Hillaryy took in $22 million and she's losing - I think there is a real uphill battle for McCain and all of the fears that Hillary's supporters may go to him makes for good discussion but little impact apparently.

Hillary 2 Victory   May 20th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Keep raising all the mone you want, John....HILLARY WILL ROUTE YOU IN THE GENERAL...

CLINTON
READY
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smw   May 20th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

too much, but less than Obama and less than Clinton and much much much less than both Dems combined. So good news overall.

David   May 20th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter(really), but could my fellow supporters please just hold back the "Hillary get out of the race comments"? It disenfranchises Hillary supporters and then it makes them want to vote for McSame. The end is near and we should let Hillary announce when she has conceded. K

By the way, Mc Same has NO CHANCE of winning the general. He is losing in the polls right now even as this bitter contest is still going on. BUT, though bitter, It has swamped the Democratic Party with Millions of new voters, while McCants Repubs are basically stagnant. He's through and you should see in Novembers' election a partial disintegration of the Republican party. It's happened to several parties over the course of Americas' History! The time has now come for another failed party to meet its doom. Dems, the country is yours if you want it. If you believe in running our country to its fullest potential, then Vote DEMOCRAT in NOVEMBER

Sandy   May 20th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Josh, I'm sure you talked your way into some things without having any experience...for example your job! Experience, What! Hillary has never faught any war and right now all they are all doing is TALK.

Pat in Cali   May 20th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Who doctored the photo. Looks like they took 10 years off. He should have won 8 years ago. But Obama has told us that there is such a thing as too late.

Eileen Bundy   May 20th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

As McCain raises more money, our party is solidifying a clear lead against the unorganized, waivering democratic party! Only a few months until November and the democrats have yet to name a nominee... unbelivable!

Average American   May 20th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

McCain you can't beat Hillary or Obama, regardless of how much infighting we are currently going through.

Watch out, operation Chaos is stronger than ever. I'm sure you'll have a few - I'm going to vote for McSame (aka George Bush) if I don't get my candidate. I'd rather have four more year of the worst administration than ever unite with my fellow democrat, - blah blah blah.

Democrats, the real ones, not the pretenders, will unite. Just wait till you see the disparity in the Republican and Democratic donations then.

DCL   May 20th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

FEMALE CLINTON SUPPORTERS!

Your unwillingness to fall in line behind Obama will directly result in more deaths of young American soldiers in Iraq and Afganistan over the next four years. I hope you can live with the consequences of your actions. Think about it.

Richard   May 20th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

How much of that 18 million McCain raised came from the large oil companies who price gouge us?

Linned   May 20th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Charlene, you have to be kidding!!!! Did they say and do that?

JC   May 20th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Money will grow for McCain once Hillary officially quits.

Linned   May 20th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Charlene, you have to be kidding!!!!!!!!?????

Liz   May 20th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

That is an absolutely amazing picture.

Tex   May 20th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Karl Rove and Rush Limpbaugh! Wake up jerks! McBush isn't wearing an American on his lapel.Oh where, oh where are the psuedo patriotism police when you need them?

mmartin arkansaw   May 20th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

sorry,was watching idol,my 4 donations went to obama.

noemi in los angeles   May 20th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

haha, grand pa mcpains looks like he wants to be will smith in the movie men in black with those stunning shades on and men around him. all he needs is a tan and start fighting aliens. thanks.

Nancy from Indy   May 20th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Correction: white hair.

noemi in los angeles   May 20th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Sorry, I do not proofread, although I should. :-)

KatieL   May 20th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Obama outspent Clinton 3 to 1 in Pennsylvania and she swamped him.

Obama doesn't understand the American people well enough to spend the money effectively. Did you see that ridiculous ad he ran in Kentucky pretending to be an evangelical Christian? Everybody already knows his denomination is United Church of Christ, which is not an evangelical denomination. So why does he waste money trying to fool people?

Mary   May 20th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Wow. I can't believe you would all want McCain over Obama. Bush for the next 4 years. Mmm, sounds like fun. How much damage could Obama do? He can't use the fear tactics that Bush used. I'm not afraid of Obama but I am afraid of McCain.

You Hilary supporters are crazy. Cut off your nose to spite your face.

Please...think about it. The venom she has inserted into you is eating you away.

Nancy from Indy   May 20th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Congrats McCain. After I voted for Clinton in Indiana, I heard about 'operation chaos' where Republicans go and vote for the weaker democratic candidate so that McCain would win in November. I was surprised to hear the weaker democradic candidate is supposedly Hillary. According to the close race between the two, 'operation chaos' must be truly chaotic because I think a lot of Republicans are voting for who-ever they themselves think is weaker, which explains the many votes for Obama as well. All I can say is I voted for Hillary because I think she is a strong person and would be a good leader and if she was running against McCain, I'd vote for her. But if Obama runs against McCain, I'll be donating my money to McCain. I'd vote for Obama in 2012, but not 2008. Obama needs more experience first. And McCain definitely has the experience. Just look at his grey hair!

Charlene   May 20th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

I just walked out of the Clinton victory rally in Kentucky!
I was in the front and I overheard one of Clinton's campaign aides said, 'That's what Ted Kennedy gets for supporting Obama', and then i saw Hillary nod and smile! I am changing my vote. I would not vote for Hillary if she were the last person on earth!!! Hillary is evil!!

noemi in los angeles   May 20th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

McPains is going to be defeated. We can see the lies and twisted words from mouth ..before they're even out!

He had faulty economic policies that help in a short term, not long term. He himself admitted not knowing squat about economics. He may have "great" foreign relations commands (which I beg to differ) but we need to strenghten our country FIRST and FOREMOST. His foreign policies want to instil fear and hatred around the world, just like Bush... hence saying, "I will be Hama's worst nigthmare"--he is NOT trying to work collectively with other leaders, the good ones and bad. This is not the way to achieve peace in our lifetime, people. We actually do need to sit down with these extremists and bargain for Peace, sure, we have to set conditions but it CAN be achieved! I don't believe in McCains healthcare policies that leave the majority of Americans out! I disagree with his immigration policies, obviously, as a Latina, I can see his hypocrisy... especially today when speaking on Cuba. Whatever! This guy is a joke to his party. On top of that, he is a boring speaker, an unemotional person, and non-charismatic...oh, and he's NOT funny.

Chase   May 20th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Can we bring up the topic of how low that turn out rate was in Ky. Is it because Obama did not campaign there. App. 500,000 voters out of how many???? Could John King or Wolf Blitzer answer that.

Mark   May 20th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

I wonder to myself, where did this money come from, I can gaurantee it did not come from donations from the small guys like us...

However Obama's did!....we know we need change, and the 1.5 mil plus strong know we need change.

I wonder if McCains is from 50 donars...not 1.5 million...

Ron   May 20th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

He should do better with all those lobbyist onboard. This from the man that didnot want to use private funding.

liar, liar, pants on fire   May 20th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

CLINTONITES...you love hillary soooo much.

WHY AREN'T YOU SUPPORTING HER WITH YOUR FINANCES?????????????????????????????????

You talk out the side of your mouth about not voting for a black man, but you don't support hillary with your finances. With supporters like you all that make her have to go into her own pocket a few times, she doesn't need enemies.

Sound off CLINTONITES, why don't you support her financially..........SOUND OFF LIKE YOU DO ABOUT NOT SUPPORTING A BLACK PRESIDENT.

NOW TALK........................

John Campbell   May 20th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

When Americans finally realize that Obama The Great Appeaser is selling them down the drain, no amount of money will save him.
When Obama brings the troops home from Iraq, Al Qaeda will be right behind them and we'll have the first war on our soil in over 100 years.
Obama supporters should buy their armored cars now!!! With McCain, we'll fight Al Qaeda over there, NOT HERE.

Tom Brucia   May 20th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Now that everyone knows which candidates got HOW MUCH money, the more critical question: WHO contributed the money, and (therefore) who has dibs on favors to be done in return for their largessse? In a world dominated by money the gross amounts don't seem to be critical. Best example: Mitt Romney. However, when it comes to picking VP candidates, will the money issue come front stage again? After Cheney, Americans should be very, very careful of 'back door' special interest influence! In a world of 'no bid' contracts there's more than one way for special interests to 'pocket' a presidential candidate... And the back door is the vice presidential plum. (Never forget that the normal way to become president is to serve time as a VP first!) Imagine if Cheney were in good health and 25 years younger. Is there any doubt that he and the special interests backing him would make him the next 'emperor'?

tigerakabj   May 20th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

McCain, I see your chief media advisor wants to be on the right side of history. I would be too. He knows what's good and sees the Obama storm that is brewing. And when it is done, the opposing folks will be in ruins.

Cali Girl   May 20th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

The more embarrasing it will be for Obama (if he is the nominee) to loose against John McCain in the Fall.

liar, liar, pants on fire   May 20th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

CLINTONITES...you love hillary soooo much.

WHY AREN'T YOU SUPPORTING HER WITH YOUR FINANCES?????????????????????????????????

You talk out the side of your mouth about not voting for a black man, but you don't support hillary with your finances. With supporters like you all that make her have to go into her own pocket a few times, she doesn't need enemies.

Sound off CLINTONITES, why don't you support her financially..........SOUND OFF LIKE YOU DO ABOUT NOT SUPPORTING A BLACK PRESIDENT.

NOW TALK........................

Rob   May 20th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

And thats one reason why he needs VP Romney... The right must rally.

McCain is the man! SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS   May 20th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

McCain offers SOLUTIONS, experience, and proven record of working across party lines for the good of the American people.

McCain will give you Solutions and Results.
If you want change and solutions, then vote for McCain. He will actually DO something to fix problems.

(Obama will let you down and offer only slogans.)

Vote McCain!

Dee, NY   May 20th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

18 million?...I guess if he can't raise any more ...he's gonna hve to run to Cindy for some more help.

mmartin arkansaw   May 20th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

money talks.i'm a 4-time donor,and plan on more.

Josh   May 20th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

McCain, I have decided that although I do not agree with the majority of your stances, I will support you in November IF AND ONLY IF Hillary Clinton is not the Democratic nominee. I am a true Democrat at heart, however, I CANNOT sit back and watch the White House fall to an inexperienced, "all talk and no game" candidate with poor judgment, who refuses to debate his opponent. I will do everything it takes to keep Obama out of the White House because I and many others know he is not what's best for America at this time. So if that means voting for you (if Hillary is not the nominee) then so be it...YOU HAVE MY VOTE!!!

Sandy   May 20th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

I guess if He's the only Republican in the race I guess He would get a lot of money.

McCain fear machine priming the pump   May 20th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

It will be about fear, wrapping himself in the "patriot" role, and latent racism. Meanwhile, if you look at the daily Secret Service security report on Obama every day, he's a modern day hero and patriot to stick to his convictions and vision for America, to endure the hatreds and fearmongering he will continue to face. My hat goes off to McCain for his service, but Obama is truly on the Front Lines for all of us, our children and the country's future.

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   May 20th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

of course voters who will not ever vote for Obama will help McCain

CK   May 20th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

I cannot believe that we have racial people in the democratic people. If this had been with republicans then I would have understood, but to have RACIAL VOTES AGAINST Obama from KY and WV tells me that the democratic party is the same like repubs and have no right to the WH.

Carrie Pa   May 20th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

I am so tired of Terry McAuliffe. He is all BS!

Heidi in Houston   May 20th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Obama released his April numbers $31.3 Million buckaroos, per MSNBC. The Clinton campaign hasn't released theirs yet. I guess they don't release negative numbers.

Just watched Hillary's victory speech in KY. Other than ever often shifting messages of FIGHT/UNITE (couldn't really tell where she stood from one minute to the next), here's a brief synopsis of the other key points of her victory speech:

-"Go to Hillary Clinton dot com and give me your money" – Panhandling – what else is new
- "As Kentucky goes, so does the nation" – just like every state she's won
- Bragging about taking money from a child again. An 11 year-old sold his bike and video games to contribute to her campaign and she's has $109M in her personal coffers. For her to brag about taking money from a kid who has no clue about politics and now has nothing to do in his spare time... you shocked me with that one once in WV and NOW you've brought it up AGAIN, Hillary! That is shameless that your campaign is so BROKE, you would accept this kid's money, this kid who knows nothing about politics. Sickening!!

At least they didn't grab the token black man, in a bright yellow shirt, away from his meal in the restaurant across the street, and throw him behind you on the stage like the campaign did in WV.

This woman is priceless!

noemi in los angeles   May 20th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

All directly from Cindy's account, I'm sure.

P.S. McCain overdid his teeth/face job, don't you agree?

DY   May 20th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

McCain has my vote if Hillary doesn't get the nomination. You can count on HALF of the Hillary voters John!

Sorry Obots. Your candidate isn't experienced.

McCain should drop out   May 20th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

all this talk about Hillary, he's the one that doesnt stand a chance!

carrie   May 20th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

who cares?
obama will win anyways
esp with ur campaign staff fleeing ur sinking ship

Linned   May 20th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

The Republicans are smart – why throw good money after bad. They know it is better served to keep in their pockets.

Raghu   May 20th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

$18 million, Mr.McCain?
Dang, you GOP ers aren as enthusiastic as us.

CNN, I still can believe that that is his campaign high, and that too in April, 1 month after he was presumptive nominee, when everyone was funding him for the G.E and not the primaries.

Yeah   May 20th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Take that Obama with your $37 million raising self...

Mark, Minneapolis   May 20th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

WIth Dems divided, good luck to you McCain.

wow   May 20th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

wow two words

VERY PATHETIC

if that is his all time high

independant chris   May 20th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Wait until Obama is declared and watch his figures triple.

Audrey   May 20th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Why doesn't he ask Cindy for the funding and not prey on poor Americans already overtaxed and possibly unemployed. This is a disgrace.

Michael   May 20th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

John who? Is he running.....

kingsley   May 20th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

congratulations to grand pa. but he gonna need more than that to go against the political rock star.if they want to run ads to attack mitchel Obama

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