Obama May Set Another Fundraising Record -- Political Wire

Obama May Set Another Fundraising Record

"Barack Obama may be playing possum," Bloomberg observes.

He "hasn't done much to refute the notion" his financial edge over Sen. John McCain "may be shrinking. So far, though, Obama's aides privately say they're keeping a low profile so donors don't get complacent, suggesting that August contributions -- to be disclosed next week -- will top February's one-month record of $55 million. And Palin, while energizing Republicans, has also motivated Democratic donors."

Update: Obama raised $66 million last month setting a record.

September 13, 2008

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