September 21, 2009
Posted: September 21st, 2009 06:10 PM ET

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South Carolina congressman Joe Wilson has raked in more than $2 million since he shouted at President Obama.
South Carolina congressman Joe Wilson has raked in more than $2 million since he shouted at President Obama.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – South Carolina Republican congressman Joe Wilson has now raised over $2 million in campaign contributions since he shouted "You lie!" at the president earlier this month.

A campaign aide confirmed that Wilson surpassed the $2 million mark on Monday.

Wilson and his 2010 opponent, Democrat Rob Miller, each raised more than $1.5 million in the week after Wilson's outburst, which occurred during President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress on September 9.

The House voted to formally reprimand Wilson last week, amidst an aggressive online fundraising effort by the congressman's staff.

Miller is scheduled to visit Washington on Wednesday for a pair of fundraisers on Capitol Hill.

Filed under: Extra • Joe Wilson • Rob Miller • South Carolina


Keith in Austin   September 22nd, 2009 1:36 am ET

Although the setting was inappropriate, a lot of folks obviously agree with his comments to NoBama!

hughes   September 21st, 2009 11:02 pm ET

who cares?

pixiegod   September 21st, 2009 11:01 pm ET

you can tell the quality of people your dealing with when an act of disrespect is the source of large sums of donations.

being an independant voter, i was a little leery of obama winning due to his inexperience. at this point, i am glad a republican didnt win if the people supporting them are so low class as to give wilson cash after this complete lack of respect for the highest office in our nation.

Bonnie   September 21st, 2009 10:57 pm ET

Wow, how high is the price for racism?

CM   September 21st, 2009 10:56 pm ET

I believe that it is an outcry that this man should be able to raise 2 million dollars for his outcry in congress. He disrespected the President and his fellow congressman and turned the whole cry into Jerry Springer. I ,again, have a feeling this will not be printed along with similiar coments.

Dex Houston TX   September 21st, 2009 9:41 pm ET

Confederate Republicans have no intentions of giving up South Carolina to sane people.

jules sand-perkins   September 21st, 2009 9:39 pm ET

So Joe Wilson is doing well–after all that!
Sometimes the truth really does set you free.

FastEddie858   September 21st, 2009 9:38 pm ET

How sad is this? Just goes to show you who's fueling the Republican Party at the moment.

bee   September 21st, 2009 9:36 pm ET

i think mr. wilson was wrong. and all you stupid fools. this makes me feel ashame to be a resident of south carolina. i was born here and it's so bad to know racism still live in the hearts of cold harded people in this state.

DennisG   September 21st, 2009 9:33 pm ET

And I'm sure 1.75M of that came from the Medical Insurance Industry lobbyists, regular contributers.

www.robmillerforcongress.com   September 21st, 2009 9:18 pm ET

I've made a donation to Rob Miller for Congress already for September.

I'm planning to make another in October.

Rob Miller is a former marine and Iraq War veteran, and owns a small business in South Carolina.

Joe Wilson has been caught at least twice lying in public statements since his ridiculous spewing "You Lie" at the President of the United States at a joint session of Congress.

John Starnes Tampa Florida   September 21st, 2009 8:57 pm ET

Wilson had not even read the bill, which EXCLUDED illegal immigrants from health care insurance coverage, making his "you lie!" heckle not only RUDE but based on a falsehood....a "lie". So once again we have a Conservative Republican kettle calling a pot black. Why in the world would any INFORMED citizen give him money?

nick in sf   September 21st, 2009 8:46 pm ET

It is in him so deep that he could not contriol it or hold it in. This man did what he did because President Obama is Black and that is a fact. The old southern racist had to come out and he is now making money off of it just like Rush and Beck are doing. The snakes have banded together and are making money off of it too. In years to come they will be faded away and thank God for that.

charlie in Maine   September 21st, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Famous for being rude. I regretfully acccept that this is the way of talk radio but I don't want my congress run this way.

Pragmatic   September 21st, 2009 8:41 pm ET

Amazing that the GOP has no money to invest in health care, minimum wages or any advance in making ordinary people's lives better ... can sure cough up the dough for a back-bencher with no self-control and who doesn't know if he is at a hockey game or a joint session of Congress. Wonder how much comes from SC – and what the real voters there will do come the next election...

G'er   September 21st, 2009 8:40 pm ET

Rude guy but lots of lies coming out of President Obamas mouth:

Illegal immigrants won't benefit from healthcare reform – - but then he says he wants them to have a path to citizenship so that they can benefit?

He tells George Stephenopolis that requiring health insurance or fines or tax on premium plans is not the equivalent of a tax increase to the people?

Guantanimo lies, Cap and trade lies, CIA investigation lies, Afghanistan troop decision lies.

WE ARE FED UP WITH OUR PRESIDENT LYING TO US!!!!

Texas Liberal   September 21st, 2009 8:39 pm ET

So making false statements and disgracing your state appears to pay off. What a pity.

T   September 21st, 2009 8:37 pm ET

I just returned from Canada. The Canadians are positive we in the US are racist and that Mr. Wilson was making a racist statement. Unfortunately, that is probably the way it looks to most of the world.
The anger and hate that seem to be part of our political life today is a sad commentary on the country that was the hope of immigrants for 200 years. Let's debate not hate.

Truth-Bomb Thrower   September 21st, 2009 8:35 pm ET

In this economy, Joe Wilson is probably the only person whose job is truly safe. ;-)

You're a good man Joe. We need more like you in congress.

Texas Doc   September 21st, 2009 8:34 pm ET

That would be great were it not for the pile of cash that flowed into the coffers of his opponent. Not a smart strategy dingbats.

Mary   September 21st, 2009 8:32 pm ET

That's so classy that someone can show no respect for the highest office in the country, and the pathetic ignorants in America can seize on it to turn him into a hero and reward his disgraceful behavior. He sickens me, as do all the backwoods degenerates that claim they want what is best for this country and attempt to hault any change to the broken system.

tisgoogle   September 21st, 2009 8:26 pm ET

Disrespectful man, his contributors are the wingnut groups! So sad they do not have a mind of their own! Another name for them KOOLAIDE PEOPLE!!

Lola   September 21st, 2009 8:23 pm ET

I may not support the policies of Obama but I still believe that the office of presidency of the United States should be given the utmost respect and I personally believe that Rep. Wilson was wrong about what he did. Having said that, he has already apologized twice and the president has accepted his apology and we should leave it at that. I also strongly disagree with Carter's charge that the 'overwhelming' portion of those who oppose the president during the tea parties are solely based on race. Am I saying there is no racism involved? Of course not! But I do not believe it's the 'overwhelming' majority as Carter charged. By the way, I am NOT white...so you can draw your own conclusions.

vic nashville , Tn   September 21st, 2009 8:20 pm ET

Thanks to republicans

Most of the republicans called them conservatives

But they are teaching bad example

Cindy   September 21st, 2009 8:18 pm ET

It's pretty nuts, isn't it? 2 words uttered.. and over 3 million dollars gets thrown at it. It really shows the obsurdity in our propaganda fundrasing system.

Wonder who'll do the next inappropriate shout out to raise funds? I have no doubt, it's already in the planning stage...

Terry, TX   September 21st, 2009 8:13 pm ET

Go Joe.....granted you shouldn't have disturbed the Congressional speech....but we wouldn't have known that Obama "lied" again...regarding illegal aliens.....CNN he now tells the Hispanic Gala that now we need to legalize illegal aliens so they can have healthcare....double talk again....a liar....CNN are you asleep at the wheel...again.

obama the liar   September 21st, 2009 8:12 pm ET

Joe Wilson EXPOSED the liar-in-chief.

Bob   September 21st, 2009 8:11 pm ET

I'm curious to see the sources of where Joe and his opponents millions are coming from. How much from insurance companies/corporations?

Janice in OK   September 21st, 2009 8:01 pm ET

I wonder how much of that 2 mil came from insurance companies. I would like to think the general public is not that stupid – or are they?

Enough   September 21st, 2009 7:09 pm ET

Go Joe – You speak the truth.

annie against biased news   September 21st, 2009 6:40 pm ET

Joe Wilson is still my hero!!! One of the few in dc who spoke the truth!

howie   September 21st, 2009 6:32 pm ET

Joe, I have not sent my money yet, where do I send it.

Chris   September 21st, 2009 6:30 pm ET

So did he get a contribution from his honey in Argentina??

RTB   September 21st, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Gee, the congressman from South Carolina is not as dumb as he looks.
However, the good people of South Carolina will have the last word.

Elle   September 21st, 2009 6:23 pm ET

That guy should be more than "reprimanded" – he should be booted from his seat. You let one outburst like that go through and suddenly we'll be seeing verbal outbursts at every speech given from now forward. Ridiculous. Where is your civility?

brad in austin   September 21st, 2009 6:21 pm ET

I love it when people reward someone for bad behavior.

Buddy Gilmour   September 21st, 2009 6:21 pm ET

You couldn't find a more transparent racist. He just couldn't stand seeing that Black Man spouting off in front of Congress. And now he's the spiritual leader of the GOP. Truly revolting.

No Incumbents 2010   September 21st, 2009 6:21 pm ET

Wilson has no shame. His excuse is he couldn't control his emotions? A schoolkid would go to detention for doing what he did and yet he seeks to profit from his misdeed. With his childish, rude behavior he has embarrassed himself and his state and set a terrible example for young people. If South Carolina wants more disgraceful outbursts by this career political hack, they will certainly re-elect him. If South Carolinians believe they have been embarrassed enough by shameless narcissistic politicians, they will elect Iraq War veteran Rob Miller.

victim of republican greed   September 21st, 2009 6:20 pm ET

Joe 'The Liar" Wilson was hilarious last week when he drummed up more money by saying that move on.org and ACORN have targeted him.

I will never believe that he is the best that his district can elect. As a true son of the confederacy, he is still fighting the Civil War

ran   September 21st, 2009 6:18 pm ET

It appears that hate pays and lives on; especially in SC.

Deuce   September 21st, 2009 6:17 pm ET

No Wolf. No William.. Barack Obama is not my President, and I am not a Racist. But Barack Obama will become the downfall of the USA..

Lila   September 21st, 2009 6:17 pm ET

Pretty sad that this guy is getting rewarded for not only acting like a petulant child, but for lying.

?

Jeff   September 21st, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Why do people reward ignorance?

rickymo   September 21st, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Another example of how stupid Americans are...giving Monday to a fool.

James   September 21st, 2009 6:13 pm ET

Support for Joe – or referendum on the liar? hmmmmm?

Lilarose in Bandon, Oregon   September 21st, 2009 6:12 pm ET

Wilson talked publicly about his native city of Charleston, SC in glowing terms.

Well, Charleston, SC is my ancestral home, probably moreso than it is his.

He shames Charleston. And HE is shameful.

Bill   September 21st, 2009 6:12 pm ET

This is DRUG MONEY........

Criminals Pay Criminals for Criminal Acts........

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