Americans Away From Home

How many people donated to the Obama campaign overall during the month of April?

1.475 million!

Can you imagine what 1.475 million contributors can do?

               "If you have millions of dollars you are not going to get to
                continue doing what you want. You are into a world of commitment
                to that money and all the people that helped you get that money."
                                                                                                   Jonathan Frid

Not so, if you have 1.475 million people contributing to your political campaign.

With that many donors, you don't have to be dependent on lobbyists or special interests. You just have to be true to what your contributors believe about you.

In the month of April:

200,000                         The number of new donors to Obama campaign

93%                               % of contributions that were $100 or less

2,929,000 million           Number of contributions given

$31.3 million                  Amount raised in April, plus an additional $600,000 for the general election

$37.3 million                  Cash on Hand, plus an additional $9.2 million for the general election

It's been 15 months, from the depths of winter to the fullness of spring, as Obama called it in his speech in Iowa.  In 15 months, to achieve 1.475 million contributors in one month alone, is in itself decisive, of the level of support for Obama.

               "You're talking serious money already in the bank, and millions of dollars
                coming in every year."
                          Neil Abercrombie

Millions of dollars in one month, April.  Evidence of a campaign well-run, demonstrative showing of an ability to be an executive, judged by his campaign; itself a reason for so many to support by giving so much.

Carole