September 11, 2009
Posted: September 11th, 2009 04:20 PM ET

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WASHINGTON (CNN) - Online fundraising site ActBlue announced Friday that since Republican congressman Joe Wilson's outburst during President Obama's address, his Democratic opponent Rob Miller has raised over $787,951 (and rising) on the site.  The first donation came in at 9:15 p.m. ET on September 9.

ActBlue Deputy Communications Director Adrian Arroyo told CNN that the donations have come in from over 21,622 people since Wednesday night's speech, a major jump from the 5,000 who had contributed as of yesterday.  Arroyo admits that since the fundraising push is viral, "there is no one place to locate what is going on.  You have DailyKos, Twitter and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee circling these issues. There is no one prime mover."  The mean contribution size is $36.

Two links leading back to ActBlue's donation pages have been clicked on over 9,500 times, said the group. Two days after the speech, Joe Wilson is still the top trending topic on Twitter - and ActBlue has benefited greatly, with more than 1,000 tweets about their fundraising efforts for the congressman's opponent.

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Carolyn Knight   September 11th, 2009 8:46 pm ET

I'm so happy to learn that someone raised money for Joe Wilson's opponent. That has absolutely lit a fire under me and I resolve to send Joe Wilson the maximum amount for his campaign. I respect Joe Wilson's right to speak his mind at a congressional town hall that was called purely for the purpose of pushing president Obama's universal health care plan. If the president had appeared at my town hall and lied I would not have helb back. If the democrats believe he should be punished then we should go to the archives and punish the democrats who shouted and mumbled insults during state of the union address, an official speech. Lets start with Harry Reid. Also I demand that Nancy Pelosi apologize or be punished for calling me and everyone who has attended "Tea Parties" "Astroturft" and other insulting names. My advice to the democrats is to drop it . I look forward to voting the most egregious offenders out in 2010 and 2012.

DB   September 11th, 2009 8:12 pm ET

As a proud Democrat...I think way too much is being made of Rep Wislon's comment. Afterall, he is a republican and thats all we have come to see from Republicans in recent years. However, having called the President a liar...he calls and apologizes saying it was 'due to his high level of emotion or words to that effect.
Today, with dollar signs in his eyes...he is saying otherwise. I take it that Mr. Wilson lied either last night or today? Both cant be true. Oh...these republicans. Sigh...

Mobi (TX)   September 11th, 2009 8:02 pm ET

I wonder where Joe wilson and his so called conservative's were hiding when the last President was Lieing to us all. The so called family value's party is quick to point out the other party's fault without 1st looking in the mirror. That party is a dying breed. i guess they are trying to make 1 last stand. Good luck ya'll.

Jon in CA   September 11th, 2009 7:41 pm ET

Freshly Squeezed Cynic –

So what I hear you saying... on Joe Wilson's WORST day – the race is tied??

LMAO... yeah... you keep counting those chickens!!

Randy, San Francisco   September 11th, 2009 7:35 pm ET

Joe Wilson is a major component of the GOP Southern strategy of dirty politics: lies, slander, distortion, intimidation, and other boorish behavior. They pack town hall meetings and shout down opposing speakers.

Joe   September 11th, 2009 7:33 pm ET

Obama is a liar, maybe the truth hurts, but it needs to be said. Does Obama think this is a country where people are not free to say the president is a lair? Wilson is doing his job.

J   September 11th, 2009 7:12 pm ET

<in 2003, Joe Wilson voted to provide federal funds for illegal immigrants' healthcare.
The vote came on the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, which contained Sec. 1011 authorizing $250,000 annually between 2003 and 2008 for government reimbursements to hospitals who provide treatment for uninsured illegal immigrants.

Seems like Joe Wilson is for Illegal immigrants in 2003 During Bush Years in the office and against during Obama Years in the office.

Ironic isn't it!

Lynne   September 11th, 2009 7:10 pm ET

Sadly, money raised has become more important than policies, integrity and leadership abilities.

Rick in S. Florida   September 11th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

Nancy Pelosi is correct; the CIA DID lie. Joe Wilson was wrong. Besides, the CIA is many things, but they are not the ELECTED President of the United States. When Wilson insulted Obama, he insulted the MAJORITY of Americans who put him into office. THAT'S the issue. That's 365 Electorial Votes against McLame's 173.

Read 'em and weep.

Cindy-San Francisco   September 11th, 2009 7:00 pm ET

There is nothing funny about Wilson. He is just shameful and WILL be thrown out of office. The people in his district just need to figure that out. We have not time for racist politicians or anyone else.

Flora Jones   September 11th, 2009 6:57 pm ET

As many half truths the former president told and no one called him on them, there should not have been any comment made to the current President. Let's face it, it does not matter what President Obama says or does now or in the future, you will have closet hood wearing sadists who will always try to destroy him in one way or another. We know what it is about, RACISM; we can deny it all we want. You have an African American President. Deal with it. Work with him. We should be pulling together instead of trying to destroy this country. In the grand scheme of things, when this world ends (and it will), who will have won? What will you have won?

Craig H   September 11th, 2009 6:56 pm ET

If Miller can't win against Wilson, maybe Miller can get permission from his donors to divert the funds to the DNC where the money can be used to win contests elsewhere.

Sara in TX   September 11th, 2009 6:55 pm ET

Joe Wilson is an embarrassment to America. His political career is kaput. No respectful person will vote for such a sorry individual.

Mike in MN   September 11th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

I bet not one dollar has come from Wilson's own district. The voters in Wilson's district are probably falling down laughing at all the money coming in for his opponet. Wilson guaranteed his re-election by calling Obama a lier on national TV. He's a hero in his district. This is too funny.

KG, MN   September 11th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

It appears all the Democrats have to do is nothing. Just stand out of the way as your Republican opponent makes a fool of himself on national TV and the money just starts rolling in.

Proud Member..Party of No   September 11th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

lolol....all you lunatic democrats just wasted your money but, go ahead, keep sending it.

You   September 11th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

I thought Democrats were too mature for name calling. I Guess when your almighty lord Obama or any of his little thieves are called out, the true face of the Liberal mud slinging machine comes out.

Centrist   September 11th, 2009 5:34 pm ET

Many Americans do not think Joe Wilson's dishonorable actions belong in public office.

Rob Miller's contributions are over $812,000 now.

Remi Murphy (Tracy CA)   September 11th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

Wow Sam Sixpack September 11th, 2009 4:39 pm ET

ActBlue is, among other things, a money laundering site for the Chinese government."

did ya come up with that one on beer #1 or Beer #6?

Sam Sixpack   September 11th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

To Susan at 5:03 p.m.

Check out the "Independent Medicare Advisory Council" (and associated proposed legislation) at the White House's website. A word of caution though, the White House's search feature omits links to the important items – you need to use google to find those items. Nonetheless, the documents themselves are still on the White House's website. The July 27, 2009 letter from Peter Orszag to Nancy Pelosi is my favorite. Happy hunting!

Ain't life strange?   September 11th, 2009 5:29 pm ET

@historian...

The last time I checked Wilson's received large contributions from the health insurance industry. Google it..

Debby   September 11th, 2009 5:28 pm ET

Well let all the looney liberals donate. Its who wins in the long run thats important. Wilson apologized just like Obama did when he called a police officer doing his job a stupid act. A person that apologizes and admits their wrongs have more integrity vs. the person riding on their coatails for the win.

Bubble of Sanity   September 11th, 2009 5:27 pm ET

If money could buy votes it would appear that the Democrat is leading. Wait a minute. I forgot. They can now.

enough already   September 11th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

Fortunately, they take food stamps.

Perusing-through   September 11th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

As a member of the "Sons-of-the-Confederate", the way Joe Wilson sees it, South Carolina and his beloved Confederate would rather restart the Civil War before sitting in Congress looking up to a Black man as Commander-in-Chief.

Freshly Squeezed Cynic   September 11th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

Jon in CA – PPP just have a poll out; Miller leads 44-43 against Wilson, with 62% of voters in SC-2 disapproving of Wilson's actions.

Those liberals. Just throwing their money away.

We the people   September 11th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

I just gave $25.00 to Miller. Let's go dems and independents. Turn up the heat. Finish Wilson off, in swift manner.

Sam Sixpack   September 11th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

ActBlue, by design, provides a quick and easy method for foreign governments, and even terrorist groups, to contribute loads of cash to their favorite candidates in the US.

Dave   September 11th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

Why is the monkey with glasses still your lead story? No one cares what an ape that can talk thinks.

truthsayer   September 11th, 2009 5:20 pm ET

Throw the bums out!!

Sam Sixpack   September 11th, 2009 5:18 pm ET

Well, too bad about Wilson, however, the great health care scam of 2009 has been watered down to nothing – except the requirement that you MUST, under threat of seizure, pay your after-tax dollars to fat, greedy insurance execs. Way to go!

Perusing-through   September 11th, 2009 5:18 pm ET

NO SURPRISE FROM A CONFEDERATE
Joe Wilson's disrespect for the "Seat of the Commander-in-Chief" is NO surprise. What else do you expect from a member of the "Sons-of-the-Confederate" when a Bi-racial man (aka Black) happens to sit in that seat. It is part of Joe's confederate DNA to break professional decorum because a Black man is Commander-in-Chief.

Carlton Colquitt   September 11th, 2009 5:18 pm ET

The South is a pocket of pus on the body politic.

Glad to be An American in Canada   September 11th, 2009 5:16 pm ET

The GOP and those who support them, (not all Just the closely related ones) – are still living with Narrow-minded Racist Uneducated Lives!
Misery loves Company, and that padded room is getting very crowded.
But, we guess they can afford the Mental Health Care!

The Gene Pool is getting smaller and smaller!

Sam Sixpack   September 11th, 2009 5:14 pm ET

ActBlue also launders political contributions for al qaeda.

Sam Sixpack   September 11th, 2009 5:12 pm ET

ActBlue launders political contributions for the Iranian government.

shoegazer   September 11th, 2009 5:10 pm ET

Hey Karen,the CIA ARE liars.

bill in houston   September 11th, 2009 5:08 pm ET

CNN should update the totals at Act Blue for Rob Miller, it is at 811,000 and rising every minute. Join in!

Perusing-through   September 11th, 2009 5:06 pm ET

Joe Wilson is a Colonel in South Carolina's National Guard.

Joe Wilson of all people KNOWS the importance of professional decorum when addressing the Commander-in-Chief.

felicia   September 11th, 2009 5:06 pm ET

And just to let you know hannity and levin have a link taking donations as well. hannity is a jerk face bum who needs to be taught a lesson. i can't stand him

Suzan   September 11th, 2009 5:03 pm ET

Just a little change in the subject here, but has anyone heard a word or a peep out of Palin since she got her HAND SLAPPED the other night on National TV when Obama (AGAIN) set the record straight that there isn't any DEATH PANELS in this Health Care Plan.......When they asked McCain about it later he thought it was not nice to have made that remark about (Some Politicians) (meaning Palin), but when asked if he believed that there would be DEATH PANELS in this Plan he said NO he didn't beieve that.......

Kelby In Houston, Texas   September 11th, 2009 4:59 pm ET

OH YEAH! well, Joe Wilson raised $200K....

Find comfort in the fact that we are advancing politically, socially and mentally. All be it slow, we are moving forward, we are getting better. Better than Joe Wilson

Steve (the real one)   September 11th, 2009 4:59 pm ET

It still comes down to the VOTERS!! Thank you!

Sam Sixpack   September 11th, 2009 4:57 pm ET

ActBlue launders political contributions for the Chinese government.

pc junior   September 11th, 2009 4:56 pm ET

Is very good for Democratic. If Republican did not stop, they going to losse big time

Jon in CA   September 11th, 2009 4:54 pm ET

I LOVE when I see insane liberals throwing away their dollars!!!

Yall liberals think you can BUY every election. Joe Wilson froms from central SOUTH CAROLINA. His constituents are mad... NOT by his outburst...but because he APOLOGIZED!

Keep wasting your hard earned dollars – thinking it will make a difference in Joe Wilson's re-election bid.

Bah HA HA HAAAAA

historian   September 11th, 2009 4:53 pm ET

This is fantastic...everyone is involved. I'm cheering for Rob Miller. Can someone tell us where the donated money for Joe Wilson is coming from??????

ccc   September 11th, 2009 4:51 pm ET

okay GOP you are really fried this time!!!!!!! haha

dk   September 11th, 2009 4:50 pm ET

I believe dollars to Rob Miller inflicts more damage on Joe Wilson than a congressional rebuke. I also believe this magnitude of money will instill real fear in this insincere congressman.

BLM   September 11th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

One man tells the truth about a liar...and now a horde of liars are raising money to elect another liar to do their bidding. Very sad.

KAREN   September 11th, 2009 4:49 pm ET

When Nancy Pelosi apologizes on the floor for calling the CIA liars then we can talk.

KAREN   September 11th, 2009 4:48 pm ET

And Joe Wilson is raising money as we speak for saying exactly what was on our minds. Is Nancy Pelosi getting donations for calling the CIA liars?

CG   September 11th, 2009 4:44 pm ET

I guess in some ways bad behavior does pay , only in reverse.

victim of republican greed   September 11th, 2009 4:42 pm ET

That will overcome Wilson's donations from the health insurance lobby. Now if Miller could get some of the South Carolina aristocracy to bolt from supporting Wilson, it could get very interesting.

Kate in SW Fla   September 11th, 2009 4:42 pm ET

It will not matter HOW much the opponent has to spend, we are talking redneck backwoods all-but-the-hood South Carolina! These people fly the confederate flag on equal footing with the stars an stripes! Remember Strom Thurmond? Well, 'nuff said. Unfortunately they refuse to secede, as much as we all wish they would!

amy g   September 11th, 2009 4:40 pm ET

Go Rob Miller! I donated, and I plan to volunteer for Miller's campaign.

SC has had enough of the good ole boys – Sanford, Graham, DeMint and Wilson. The SC GOP should be worried about being booted out. People in the state are truly angry about all of this.

Shaking My Head in Canada   September 11th, 2009 4:40 pm ET

I would contribute if I could. Joe Wilson has humiliated himself and the USA.

Sam Sixpack   September 11th, 2009 4:39 pm ET

ActBlue is, among other things, a money laundering site for the Chinese government.

Priscilla   September 11th, 2009 4:39 pm ET

Anyone who raises money for Wilson is stupid! Wilson, go ahead and enjoy your pathetic moment in the sun with your cronies because it will end with a bang! Not for you but against you!

Mike in MN   September 11th, 2009 4:38 pm ET

That will be $750,000 dollars of wasted money. I just saw a poll that says Wilson comes from a Republican majority district and that they support his lier shout out. All the money in the world won't change Wilson's hero status with the majority of voters in his congressional district.

The Voice   September 11th, 2009 4:37 pm ET

Time to remove the American supressors. Wilson is just another anti-american progression. No wonders South Carolina is in shambles.

These people are still proud of waving the confederate flag. Enough said!

Farrell in Houston   September 11th, 2009 4:33 pm ET

Rep. Joe Wilson will probably go totally "postal". Something is wrong with this guy, now he's trying to blame immigrants for his outburst. What a nut case.

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