Obama breaks donor number record*

[jefferson_dem]

:applause: :applause:


Obama breaks donor number record*
by Jerome Armstrong, Mon Oct 01, 2007 at 09:34:32 AM EST

Barack Obama has had a huge lead during 2007 in gaining individual donors and that feat continued during the 3rd Quarter. In part, it's due to their innovative methodology of counting those that pay $5 to hear a speech by Obama or that buy a $4.50 Obama key chain as donors*, but even withstanding the inclusion of concert & paraphernalia sales in their totals, Obama's fundraising has been extraordinary, and his total number of donors by the end of the primaries will be a historical marker.

A week ago, Obama was at 333,235 donors, and with a push that upped the number by an average of about 2.5K daily in the final week, Obama surpassed Dean's 2003 primary record of donors. The total number of donors to Dean's campaign was about 318,000 and the total number of donations made was about 454,000. Obama now sits at 351,000 and 501,000 donors respectively. Obama's growth has trailed off though, in terms of comparison, from the previous quarters.

Obama's new donors:
1st Q-- 104,000
2nd Q-- 154,000
3rd Q-- 93,000
Total-- 350,000

In terms of momentum, I doubt that Obama will focus as much on gaining additional donors in Q4, and he's already peaked on that end during Q2. Still, that represents alot of money, and alot of donors to draw on again, more than enough to allow Obama to fully contest every primary and caucus.

http://www.mydd.com/story/2007/9/27/213425/931#commenttop

[MethuenProgressive]

1. Still counting every $2 sticker buy as a "donation"?

"innovative methodology of counting"
Obamanomics!
:rofl:

[jefferson_dem]

2. I appreciate your frustration.

However, you can read...right?

"Obama's fundraising has been extraordinary, and his total number of donors by the end of the primaries will be a historical marker."

[MethuenProgressive]

5. "However, you can read...right?" You posted the link to his fuzzy math!!

Man, if you don't like what your own link leads to, perhaps you shouldn't post links.
You can read, right?
"In part, it's due to their innovative methodology of counting those that pay $5 to hear a speech by Obama or that buy a $4.50 Obama key chain as donors"
:rofl:

edit: added "n't"

[jefferson_dem]

9. LOL! I guess the "In part" qualifies the qualifier? Besides, Hillary does it too...

Cheers!

Hillary's merchandise - Is she following Obama? (none / 0)

According to her website, a purchase is also counted as a donation.

Any purchase is considered a federal contribution to Hillary Clinton for President. If you have already contributed the maximum amount under federal law or are otherwise ineligible to contribute under the federal rules, you may still purchase Hillary merchandise by visiting the bulk purchase store, HillaryGear.com.

http://www.mydd.com/comments/2007/9/27/213425/931/17#17

[MethuenProgressive]

11. So then, how is it the"innovative methodology of counting" you brag about?

You need to find one side of this to settle down on!
:rofl:

[jefferson_dem]

13. The "innovative" thing is your baby ... not mine.

Seems now you've also made that baby cry ... since Hillary is guilty by your own definition. Ooopsie.

I'm here to celebrate Obama's fundraising record. That's all. :toast:

[MethuenProgressive]

14. It's a direct quote from *your* link! Backpedal all you want, but it's your "baby"

I see a lot of Obama has rubbed off on his fan club members.
Enjoy your bumper sticker, Jeff!
Here's the quote you claim isn't from your link:
it's due to their innovative methodology of counting those that pay $5 to hear a speech by Obama or that buy a $4.50 Obama key chain as donors
I see this really bothers you, what with the hysterical denials and all...

[jefferson_dem]

16. You are a silly sort. The blog post I copied the OP from is about Obama's $ RECORD.

You chose to extract out the "innovative" blah blah blah for ridicule. Now it turns out your candidate uses the same practice. Who is backtracking? :rofl:

[MethuenProgressive]

20. You didn't know what was in the quote you quoted?

It was fun watching you stumble about like a three legged dog in a fire hydrant showroom, though.
Better luck next time! :rofl:
Hint: read what you cut&paste before hitting send! No, wait... forget that. It's way too funny for you to start that now!

[jefferson_dem]

21. We'll keep it simple for you.

Two questions:

1. Do you also criticize Hillary for using the same "fuzzy math" you claimed Obama was using?

2. Will you now join me in congratulating Obama for breaking the fundraising record, while using the same counting practices as other candidates?

[ripple]

3. The campaign sent me one for free.

And although I happen to be a donor, the bumper sticker was available to anyone who requested it- donor or not.

[MethuenProgressive]

7. And they probaby counted your .00 as a donation....

"In part, it's due to their innovative methodology of counting those that pay $5 to hear a speech by Obama or that buy a $4.50 Obama key chain as donors"
:eyes:

[Ethelk2044]

4. His numbers will turn into votes and we will be the last ones laughing.

[MethuenProgressive]

8. If they count votes like he counts donors, you're a shoo-in!

:rofl:

[jefferson_dem]

10. Ruh Roh... Your "girl" uses the same method...

You have come to the one stop shop for Hillary merchandise. All of our products are top quality and union made in the USA.

Any purchase is considered a federal contribution to Hillary Clinton for President. If you have already contributed the maximum amount under federal law or are otherwise ineligible to contribute under the federal rules, you may still purchase Hillary merchandise by visiting the bulk purchase store, HillaryGear.com.

http://www.hillarystore.com/

[MethuenProgressive]

12. So, have you decided if you're for, or against it yet?

Or hasn't that "innovative" Obamamail gone out yet?
:rofl:
"innovative methodology of counting" = copying what Clinton already does?

[hedgehog]

18. Still, $2000 collected one bumper sticker at a time is a lot more

impressive than a single $2000 check.

[TwilightGardener]

6. ...

:applause:

[DeepModem Mom]

15. K&R

[rinsd]

17. He has done very well.

"Obama now sits at 351,000 and 501,000 donors respectively"

I think you meant 351K donors & 501K donations.

[hedgehog]

19. The key sentence in the OP "more than enough to allow Obama to fully contest every primary

and caucus"

Oh, to be able to vote for my first choice for once!

Gobama!