Romney has loaned himself nearly $9M, which, when subtracted from his $12M cash-on-hand, would suggest that receipts in have not kept pace with disbursements, generally, which have totaled more than $32M. Romney donors said that they had been told that Romney was prepared to spend another $5M to keep his campaign's budget intact. They give a range of $10M to $12M for individual contributions in the third quarter.If this is true that Fred Thompson is barely ahead of John McCain in the fundraising department, it certainly does not bode well for Team Thompson. Even considering that Thompson has not revved up the engine throughout the third quarter, he should have been able to reach out and tap the primary network of contributors for a big initial flush of cash. Either his network isn't very big, or the enthusiasm with which his campaign has been received will receive a cold shower.John McCain will raise between $4 and $5M; Fred Thompson will probably raise around $6M.
Add this to the common wisdom that Fred is a little lazy and this may blow up into a serious obstacle for the campaign. It's not even about the money, it's the perception of being a inflatable candidate: If he goes up like a balloon, he may be easy to pop.
This doesn't mean anything to John McCain of course, in practicality, he's still over, even if he's raised a couple more million that I expected. But for Romney and Giuliani, it's a sigh of relief if they can pile up a huge cash advantage. They can then use that if needed to buy marketing to counter a grassroots Fred effort. Think Kerry vs. Dean in 2004 and you got it.
The Democratic fundraising preview can be summed up like this: Hillary has raised gobs of money and has more than enough not only to fend off her challengers, but has long since started collecting money for the general election.
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Patrick at 8:17PM on Sep 30th 2007
2. Thompson has been reported today to bring in over 8.5 million, plus another 3 million from before he declared.
Tommy at 9:31PM on Sep 30th 2007
3. giulini IS TOO DIRTY. HAS TOO MANY SKELETONS OUT OF THE CLOSET.INCIDENTALLY, THE PRESS CORP USED TO REFER TO HIM AS ("THE SKULL).HIS WOMANIZING AND SHINANIGANS MAKE HIM UNFIT.
FELIX SOTO at 10:43PM on Oct 1st 2007
4. By the looks of thing Dems will walk away with the election.
Dancerpl2 at 11:44PM on Oct 1st 2007
5. Felix Soto, thinks Giuliani is dirty! What a laugh, the fact of the matter is, this election is going to be between Guiliani and Hillary.
Once air has cleared and both parties have their candidates, the race is going to really nasty.
Giuliani is the one person that can go jab for jab against Hillary.
Getting back to which is more dirty, let me remind you of a few of Hillary's, since there are too many to name.
Whitwater, Filegate, personal FBI files, lost documents, purjury, sex in white house, selling secrets to China, China gate, Vince Foster showing up dead! Whom the speculation goes, she was having an affair with. Not to mention, her top fundraiser, was just arrested, who happens to be a chinese national.
Giuliani, dirty? Don't make me laugh!
David at 8:33AM on Oct 2nd 2007
6. Mitt Romney is the only GOP candidate did his homework before he entered the Presidential race.Money is always a necessity when running for President and so he saved enough for it.True candidates need to raise funds for their campaign but a smart candidate first save enough of his own money because he's not going to put more of a burden to the American people to come up with huge donors while they have their families to take care of first.The other bad sign of people giving huge amount to candidates is that they will expect some payback and thats the real corruption here to our economy.Democratic candidates and some liberal loving Republican falls for these kinds of donors.Mitt Romney is the real Conservative Republican and the only candidate that cares for the American people.
KaM at 2:59PM on Oct 2nd 2007
7. From: David at 8:33AM on Oct 2nd 2007
"Whitwater, Filegate, personal FBI files, lost documents, purjury, sex in white house, selling secrets to China, China gate, Vince Foster showing up dead! Whom the speculation goes, she was having an affair with. Not to mention, her top fundraiser, was just arrested, who happens to be a chinese national."
Giuliani, dirty? Don't make me laugh!
V -Don't make ya laugh? Aw c'mon, David....turnabout's fair play.
After all, you tickled hell outta my funnybone trying to make us believe that YOU actually believe that nonsense quoted above. :D
Ventrue at 10:14PM on Oct 2nd 2007
8. ROMNEY RAISE $18,000,000.00 thats more than any Democrat and Republican candidates.See Mitt Romney not only save enough of his own money he also get help from supporters and he comes up with $18millions.Mitt Romney is a hard working and smart candidate and is also a healthy one.He's got energy everytime you see him and a very good public speaker.He's got his VETO PEN as well ready to work.
True Truth at 2:37PM on Oct 4th 2007
9. Mitt Romney for President 2008 is looking very good.He turns around the Salt Lake City trouble Olympics and Massechusset economy.
Kava at 2:44AM on Oct 5th 2007
10. Mitt Romney at todays debate is still doing very well and I like what he said in almost all of the issues raised by the moderators.What makes Romney a tough competitor for the Presidents job is his vast knowledge and understanding of the topic of economic as well as his experties as an executive for most of his working life.This is the right candidate America need to guide and control our economy.He continue to show his toughness and competitivenes in these debates couple with his managerial experiences and leadership abilities to lead the nation as he did with the cooperate and business world,the Salt Lake City Olympics and governing the State of Massechusset.Also important about Mitt Romney is his willingness to speak often of the important of helping families to have better savings without being tax on interest and provide better paid employments for all American workers.Most important is Governor Romneys desire to do what is in the best interest of the American people.
KaM at 3:10AM on Oct 10th 2007
11. Governor Romney said it right when asked by Chris Mathew about attacking Iran if they pose a threat to this country.First of all there is a lot of criticism of President George W Bush by Democrats and others about the war in Iraq and the way it was handled.They complain that the President did not follow the proper procedure before he took the country to war,well we all know who voted to authorise the President to attacked.Romney talked of the proper procedure before jumping to conclusion but that's only if Iran or any enemy is planning to attack this country.If suddenly we are under attack again then thats different the President will use his better judgement and that means military action.There are candidates in tonights GOP debate seems too crazy of the idea of military action without proper evluation of all aspects and its outcome look at what we're finding ouselves in Iraq and its consequences if we just jump the gun without thinking.So Mr Giheroliani and others all seems poise to aim and shoot wildly without thinking.To me judging from all the GOP debates so far Giuliani is not ready to lead Mitt Romney is.Just as Giuliani didn't learn anything from the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993 and then 9/11 he still at it with trying to talk tough on terrorisms but his performance tells a very different story.Sorry Mr Mayor the tasks ahead is too much for you to handle and a very heavy burden for us American people to bear especially the talk of another disaster with you in charge.There is a different between a talk of an enemy threat and under attacked.The first gives us time to consider all options and plan our strategy for safety and economic costs while the later we have to act militarily right away.And thats where I draw the conclusion who can lead us better which in this case it is Governor Mitt Romney.
KaM at 6:08PM on Oct 11th 2007
12. Of the GOP nominee it will be Mitt Romney as for the Democrat it is difficult to write off Obama and Edward as the heat is starting to build up towards the Primaries.Hilliary looks good on polls but the reality will soon hit her as the lightning rod.
Jor at 9:18PM on Oct 13th 2007
13. There is a very important matter that will decide the 2008 election and that is the issue of a President elect that best manage and control the operation of our military.The point here is to make sure our military is well funded and equiped for the forseeable future and that is where the executive expertise and management skills of such candidate like Mitt Romney is badly needed.This country the United States of America is in a very different position than the rest of the world.We are a nation that is both an envy of the world and an enemy to other parts of the world where we need to continue to establish democracy as the most effective form of government and the only medication that can cure the ongoing abuses and execution style by dictatorship leaders in countries where innocents humanbeings fell to their deaths while those who survive constantly faces near deaths experiences daily.A forces that is well manage,funded and supported is certainly well trained and prepared to defend us as a nation and fulfill their humanitarian missions around the world with much success.The question is can Hilliary Clinton deal with this issue better or worse with China,Russia,Iran and other nations military rise and the threat they pose which is not a joke? The answer is NO to Hilliary Clinton because a woman facing an enemy threats from powerful enemies spells deaths and dooms day for us all as Americans.The fact that the Democratic Party is known for not a strong supporter of the military and its ongoing mission around the world gives us a clear picture why it is very important for the sake of our survival as citizens not to support Hilliary Clinton for President.
Image at 1:53PM on Oct 16th 2007
14. There is a feeling in the air that Christianity is in jeorpady and I'm not talking of failing in its purpose and mission.Christianity is under attack from groups that do not agree with Christian core values.Some of these groups are political affiliated with the Democratic Party.Is this the last great stand Christians is about to deal with in these critical times? This is the fulfillment of Biblical prophesy.
KaM at 3:17PM on Oct 18th 2007
15. Getting out of the U.N.as Mitt Romney suggest is one of the best idea a Presidential candidate suggest for the sake of freeing this countrys taxpayers from feeding this beast that is only good for nothing.How many years we as taxpayers have been carrying this burden on our shoulder only to benefit the few of world leaders and dictators.About time a Presidential candidate brought this to our attention because this is one of the biggest hole that billions and billions of this nations workforce hard earn dollars drained into.I salute candidate Romney for bringing this very important issue to light that I'm perfectly sure will help him pave his way to the White House.This is a long overdue problem that I have no doubt contribute to the multiple of issues that the United Nations find itself entangle in a web of scandals.Americans,it's time to take a good look at this matter for the sake of our own economy and stop this Socialist Movement making its way inside our way of life through the United Nations.
Pen at 6:58PM on Oct 21st 2007