Bernie Sanders readies for first financial test against Hillary Clinton
Source: CNN
By Dan Merica,
Snip: Sanders' aides said Tuesday they will evaluate when to release their fundraising number this week. But on a call with reporters ahead of a trip to Wisconsin, Sanders was already touting his fundraising efforts.
"I think, as I understand it, we are going to have a pretty good campaign financial report coming out," he said, adding that his campaign has "collected donations from some 200,000 Americans" from all 50 states. The average donation, Sanders said, was around $37.
Sanders says he detests personally asking people for money and has made a point of telling his supporters that "billionaires" aren't lining up to give him money.
"Sitting around and talking to people at fundraisers, no, that would not be how he wants to spend a lot of his time," said Tad Devine, Sanders' top campaign strategist. "It is safe to say he would rather spend his time doing other things."
FULL story and video at link.
Read more: http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/01/politics/bernie-sanders-fundraiser-clinton-poll/
Also see DU Bernie Group beats expectations and raises $5,542 in just 60 days on Act Blue!: http://www.democraticunderground.com/128018728
LiberalElite
(14,691 posts)You are back, aren't you?
haikugal
(6,476 posts)Thanks Steve!
daleanime
(17,796 posts)marym625
(17,997 posts)We're the 3rd top donation group on ACT BLUE! Graph and numbers posted here
http://www.democraticunderground.com/128018728
Great news here OS!
BTW, there's a post in your honor that scared the living bejesus out of everyone.
Renew Deal
(81,802 posts)Destroyed. The 7.4 is good for the candidate that Sanders is, but he got crushed by the Borg.
Omaha Steve
(99,073 posts)http://www.democraticunderground.com/10141132071
Bernie gives it away!
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/01/politics/bernie-sanders-fundraiser-clinton-poll/#
Sanders says he detests personally asking people for money and has made a point of telling his supporters that "billionaires" aren't lining up to give him money.
"Sitting around and talking to people at fundraisers, no, that would not be how he wants to spend a lot of his time," said Tad Devine, Sanders' top campaign strategist. "It is safe to say he would rather spend his time doing other things."
Renew Deal
(81,802 posts)And what Devine said is what you say when you get out-raised. That said, I understand hating raising money. It's the worst part of politics.
Response to Omaha Steve (Reply #6)
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BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)She takes some of it as personal income and you know that. Spreading false memes only backfires.
Response to BrotherIvan (Reply #15)
onehandle This message was self-deleted by its author.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)At least be honest. There are even links to her disclosure forms in the first article. This is personal income, not the foundation. She does donate some, but not all, to the foundation.
There are so many articles, it would be impossible to list them all. I thought everyone knew this.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/clintons-earn-more-than-25-million-in-speaking-fees-since-january-2014/2015/05/15/52605fbe-fb4d-11e4-9ef4-1bb7ce3b3fb7_story.html
The Clintons revealed their recent income as paid speakers and other aspects of their personal finances in disclosure forms filed with the Federal Election Commission on Friday
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/05/hillary-clinton-goldman-sachs-private-equity-white-house-2016
roguevalley
(40,656 posts)people to say good and bad things but in the end, she won't win hearts and minds. She has nothing. He is hope and the future. IMHO. Money is a two edged sword. Wall street and the Citizens United thing has poisoned people about money. You don't need a nickel to convince a few people who convince more people and you have to have an arena to hold your crowds attracted by word of mouth. Consider, this is pretty much word of mouth here.
GO, BERNIE!
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)Because that will mean our democracy truly is corrupt if money is all it takes. I dislike the money argument for HRC. If she is a great candidate, then she should run on that. The meme that only she could win the general didn't work in 2008 either. Spreading lies does not help the candidate either but that seems to be how some wish to proceed.
awake
(3,226 posts)I bet Bernie makes better use of his resources.
HooptieWagon
(17,064 posts)He just consistently takes the correct sides of issues, based on life-long convictions.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)He doesn't take private jets nor does he travel with an entourage. He can make that money go very far, especially with an army of enthusiastic supporters.
davidpdx
(22,000 posts)But remember I didn't say it, you did.
Renew Deal
(81,802 posts)I take full responsibility fo the Borg joke.
Siwsan
(26,177 posts)Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,073 posts)onehandle
(51,122 posts)Adding up to $45 million.
HooptieWagon
(17,064 posts)Must have been a fire sale.
brooklynite
(93,873 posts)Hillary holds top-dollar events and she's elitest...
Hillary raises low dollar contributions and she can't get support...
Still, $45 M is $45 M.
She'll have the money for staff in every part of Iowa AND New Hampshire AND South Carolina AND Nevada. Will you be quitting your job to help Sanders? He'll need volunteers with a greater time commitment than a weekend stuffing envelopes to compete in all four States.
marble falls
(56,359 posts)brooklynite
(93,873 posts)Add to which, I still have never said anything negative about Bernie Sanders or his policies. My only comments have been that I don't see a way he actually wins under the rules everyone else will be playing by, and which we can't change right now.
marble falls
(56,359 posts)brooklynite
(93,873 posts)marble falls
(56,359 posts)clown car.
Historic NY
(37,449 posts)but thats how things work there, no dissent
Jackilope
(819 posts)Omaha Steve, I have admired your posts and insights throughout the years I've lurked here. Glad to see your post tonight!
Driving to Sioux City tomorrow and intend to help and volunteer an hour before hearing Bernie speak there. Wondering if there will be traveling Nebraskans as well as a few of us South Dakotans. Can hardly wait!!! The USA needs Bernie Sanders as our President.
Maedhros
(10,007 posts)Wow.
Who's doing the grading?
MADem
(135,425 posts)Commercials cost money.
Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)merrily
(45,251 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,073 posts)At the DU Bernie group: http://www.democraticunderground.com/128019360