Small donors put Dean 2nd in S.C. money race

[Khephra]

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean's presidential campaign says his knack for winning small donations shows he's building grass-roots support in South Carolina for the Feb. 3 Democratic primary.

Dean has raised about $21,000 from South Carolinians who gave less than $200 during the second-quarter of fund raising, his campaign said Wednesday. That puts him second overall in the state behind North Carolina Sen. John Edwards.

The smaller donations show Dean's candidacy is bringing people into politics, campaign spokeswoman Courtney O'Donnell said. "So many people have been drawn back into the political process by being introduced to Governor Dean and his message," she said.

With average donations of $88, that "speaks to the fact that this is not a $2,000-a-plate type of campaign," she said.

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[On the Road]

1. Wow --That's a Surprise, Isn't It?

SC is not supposed to be Dean country.

[JohnKerryAZ04]

2. Well, a congrads is in order

I have no quarrel with Howard Dean; i was his supporter before last month... and Joe Trippi and Dean's mark on the Democratic Party will live well beyond this election.

BUT

John Kerry is still a holding a strong hold on Democratic Voters and his official kick off hasn't even begun.

[Le Taz Hot]

3. And you feel obligated to invade

Dean threads because . . . ? :eyes:

[MercutioATC]

4. Awww, that's not "invading",

it's offering congratulations from another camp. I've been known to do that sometimes, fully disclosing that I'm a Dean supporter.

Had actual attacks on Dean been made here, that would be different. Frankly, I'm glad that at least some of us aren't too defensive to offer kudos when they're due.

[JohnKerryAZ04]

5. wow ... invade?

I don't know what to say to that...

I didn't know you guys could'nt handle a little honest exchange of ideas?

[Khephra]

6. I think you were very kind with your remarks

Thanks from this Dean supporter!