Obama campaign raises $45M in February - USA TODAY

President Obama's campaign tweeted this morning that it raised a little more than $45 million last month -- better than January, but behind its record-setting pace of four years ago.

"In February, 348,000 people donated to raise over $45 million for this campaign," said a tweet from Obama's campaign. "Thank you."

In January, the campaign raised $29.1 million.

In February of 2008, however, Obama raised $56.8 million.

As Obama's campaign submitted its latest report to the the Federal Election Commission, it stressed the number of small donors.

Among the campaign's tweets:

-- Since April 2011, a total of 1.64 million people have pitched in to own a piece of this campaign.

-- Every buck helped. 97.7% of February's contributions were $250 or less, for an average donation of $59.04.

-- 105,000 of the people who donated in February were giving to support this organization for the first time.

The Republican Party noted that Obama's fundraising is lagging behind 2008, despite his incumbency, the addition of party campaign organizations and the fact that the president held "more fundraisers in the month of February than any month since announcing for re-election."

"After three years of policies that have left our country with record debt, high unemployment, and soaring gas prices and health care costs, it's clear President Obama is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term," said Republican Party spokesperson Kirsten Kukowski.

From Politico:

The (Obama) campaign's February numbers, which include several joint DNC accounts, outpace their January haul of $29.1 million -- and indicate that the campaign is may be entering a new phase of more aggressive fundraising.

Chicago is also boasting of the level of small donors: noting that 97.7 percent of last month's contributions were $250 or less, with an average donation of $59.04. In addition, 105,000 of their donors were first-time donors.

Still, Obama's fundraising pace is lagging far behind where it was in 2008 -- especially given that he was bound by far more stringent campaign maximums during the primary process. In February 2008, Obama took in $56.78 million alone -- without being able to capitalize on joint DNC fundraising.

And small donors are not where the cash is for the campaign. Breaking down Obama's fundraising numbers, big donors giving the maximum $35,800 are generally where the bulk of Obama's campaign cash comes from. But the success of the Dinner with Barack contest -- where donors are automatically entered to win a sit-down with the president -- has bolstered the overall number of small donations. ...

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Obama campaign raises $45M in February - USA TODAY

President Obama's campaign tweeted this morning that it raised a little more than $45 million last month -- better than January, but but behind its record-setting pace of four years ago.

"In February, 348,000 people donated to raise over $45 million for this campaign," said a tweet from Obama's campaign. "Thank you."

In January, the campaign raised $29.1 million.

In February of 2008, however,Obama raised $56.8 million.

As they submitted their latest report to the the Federal Election Commission, Obama's campaign stressed their number of small donors.

Among the campaign's tweets:

-- Since April 2011, a total of 1.64 million people have pitched in to own a piece of this campaign.

-- Every five bucks helped. 97.7% of February's contributions were $250 or less, for an average donation of $59.04.

-- 105,000 of the people who donated in February were giving to support this organization for the very first time.

The Republican Party noted that Obama's fundraising is lagging behind 2008, despite his incumbency, the addition of party campaign organizations and the fact that the president held "more fundraisers in the month of February than any month since announcing for re-election."

"After three years of policies that have left our country with record debt, high unemployment, and soaring gas prices and healthcare costs, it's clear President Obama is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term," said party spokesperson Kirsten Kukowski.

From Politico:

The (Obama) campaign's February numbers, which include several joint DNC accounts, outpace their January haul of $29.1 million -- and indicate that the campaign is may be entering a new phase of more aggressive fundraising.

Chicago is also boasting of the level of small donors: noting that 97.7 percent of last month's contributions were $250 or less, with an average donation of $59.04. In addition, 105,000 of their donors were first-time donors.

Still, Obama's fundraising pace is lagging far behind where it was in 2008 -- especially given that he was bound by far more stringent campaign maximums during the primary process. In February 2008, Obama took in $56.78 million alone -- without being able to capitalize on joint DNC fundraising.

And small donors are not where the cash is for the campaign. Breaking down Obama's fundraising numbers, big donors giving the maximum $35,800 are generally where the bulk of Obama's campaign cash comes from. But the success of the Dinner with Barack contest -- where donors are automatically entered to win a sit-down with the president -- has bolstered the overall number of small donations. ...

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Obama raised $45 million in February - Chicago Tribune

A shot from an Obama campaign Web video announcing February fundraising totals. (YouTube.com)

President Obama's reelection effort added $45 million to its coffers in February, a boost in fundraising as the campaign builds up its national infrastructure.

The $45-million haul was raised jointly by the Democratic National Committee, Obama for America and two joint fundraising committees -- the Obama Victory Fund and the Swing State Victory Fund.

According to the campaign, 105,000 of the more than 1.5 million donors last month were giving for the first time. The average donation was $59.04, and 97.7% of donations were in increments of $250 or less.

Obama had raised $29.1 million in January, and $68 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The campaign announced the news Monday morning on Twitter, also sending out a video that shows state campaign directors from six states and the national youth vote coordinator discussing how those dollars were being immediately put to use. Examples included new field offices, voter registration efforts and student summits.

"So next time you're thinking about donating to support this organization, know that you're helping to build our campaign," the staffers said.

The average donation figure for February was more than double what it was in late 2011, representing the increasing number of high-dollars fundraising events the president has held of late.

In February alone, he held 15 fundraising events, including six in California mid-month. He has another on his schedule today in Washington.

The Republican National Committee pointed out that the $45-million joint fundraising tally from February 2012 was down from the $57 million Obama raised for his 2008 campaign, which the RNC said it saw as a sign he "is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term."

Then, Obama was still locked in a fierce battle with Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination, while today he runs unopposed. February 2008 included "Super Tuesday," with more than two dozen nominating contests.

The Obama campaign has, however, used its own scare tactics to reinvigorate its fundraising. One email appeal to supporters in March from campaign manager Jim Messina included this dire warning: "All you really need to know: According to a new poll, if the general election were held today, we would lose to Mitt Romney."

Romney raised more than $11 million in February, leading the GOP field.

Obama raised $45 million in February

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Obama raised $45 million in February - Chicago Tribune

President Obama's reelection effort added $45 million to its coffers in February, a boost in fundraising as the campaign builds up its national infrastructure.

The $45-million haul was raised jointly by the Democratic National Committee, Obama for America and two joint fundraising committees -- the Obama Victory Fund and the Swing State Victory Fund.

According to the campaign, 105,000 of the more than 1.5 million donors last month were giving for the first time. The average donation was $59.04, and 97.7% of donations were in increments of $250 or less.

Obama had raised $29.1 million in January, and $68 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The campaign announced the news Monday morning on Twitter, also sending out a video that shows state campaign directors from six states and the national youth vote coordinator discussing how those dollars were being immediately put to use. Examples included new field offices, voter registration efforts and student summits.

"So next time you're thinking about donating to support this organization, know that you're helping to build our campaign," the staffers said.

The average donation figure for February was more than double what it was in late 2011, representing the increasing number of high-dollars fundraising events the president has held of late.

In February alone, he held 15 fundraising events, including six in California mid-month. He has another on his schedule today in Washington.

The Republican National Committee pointed out that the $45-million joint fundraising tally from February 2012 was down from the $57 million Obama raised for his 2008 campaign, which the RNC said it saw as a sign he "is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term."

Then, Obama was still locked in a fierce battle with Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination, while today he runs unopposed. February 2008 included "Super Tuesday," with more than two dozen nominating contests.

The Obama campaign has, however, used its own scare tactics to reinvigorate its fundraising. One email appeal to supporters in March from campaign manager Jim Messina included this dire warning: "All you really need to know: According to a new poll, if the general election were held today, we would lose to Mitt Romney."

Romney raised more than $11 million in February, leading the GOP field.

Obama raised $45 million in February

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Obama raised $45 million in February - Chicago Tribune

President Obama's reelection effort added $45 million to its coffers in February, a boost in fundraising as the campaign builds up its national infrastructure.

The $45-million haul was raised jointly by the Democratic National Committee, Obama for America and two joint fundraising committees -- the Obama Victory Fund and the Swing State Victory Fund.

According to the campaign, 105,000 of the more than 1.5 million donors last month were giving for the first time. The average donation was $59.04, and 97.7% of donations were in increments of $250 or less.

Obama had raised $29.1 million in January, and $68 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The campaign announced the news Monday morning on Twitter, also sending out a video that shows state campaign directors from six states and the national youth vote coordinator discussing how those dollars were being immediately put to use. Examples included new field offices, voter registration efforts and student summits.

"So next time you're thinking about donating to support this organization, know that you're helping to build our campaign," the staffers said.

The average donation figure for February was more than double what it was in late 2011, representing the increasing number of high-dollars fundraising events the president has held of late.

In February alone, he held 15 fundraising events, including six in California mid-month. He has another on his schedule today in Washington.

The Republican National Committee pointed out that the $45-million joint fundraising tally from February 2012 was down from the $57 million Obama raised for his 2008 campaign, which the RNC said it saw as a sign he "is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term."

Then, Obama was still locked in a fierce battle with Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination, while today he runs unopposed. February 2008 included "Super Tuesday," with more than two dozen nominating contests.

The Obama campaign has, however, used its own scare tactics to reinvigorate its fundraising. One email appeal to supporters in March from campaign manager Jim Messina included this dire warning: "All you really need to know: According to a new poll, if the general election were held today, we would lose to Mitt Romney."

Romney raised more than $11 million in February, leading the GOP field.

Obama raised $45 million in February

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Obama campaign raises $45M in February - USA TODAY

President Obama's campaign tweeted this morning that it raised a little more than $45 million last month -- better than January, but but behind its record-setting pace of four years ago.

"In February, 348,000 people donated to raise over $45 million for this campaign," said a tweet from Obama's campaign. "Thank you."

In January, the campaign raised $29.1 million.

In February of 2008, however,Obama raised $56.8 million.

As they submitted their latest report to the the Federal Election Commission, Obama's campaign stressed their number of small donors.

Among the campaign's tweets:

-- Since April 2011, a total of 1.64 million people have pitched in to own a piece of this campaign.

-- Every five bucks helped. 97.7% of February's contributions were $250 or less, for an average donation of $59.04.

-- 105,000 of the people who donated in February were giving to support this organization for the very first time.

The Republican Party noted that Obama's fundraising is lagging behind 2008, despite his incumbency, the addition of party campaign organizations and the fact that the president held "more fundraisers in the month of February than any month since announcing for re-election."

"After three years of policies that have left our country with record debt, high unemployment, and soaring gas prices and healthcare costs, it's clear President Obama is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term," said party spokesperson Kirsten Kukowski.

From Politico:

The (Obama) campaign's February numbers, which include several joint DNC accounts, outpace their January haul of $29.1 million -- and indicate that the campaign is may be entering a new phase of more aggressive fundraising.

Chicago is also boasting of the level of small donors: noting that 97.7 percent of last month's contributions were $250 or less, with an average donation of $59.04. In addition, 105,000 of their donors were first-time donors.

Still, Obama's fundraising pace is lagging far behind where it was in 2008 -- especially given that he was bound by far more stringent campaign maximums during the primary process. In February 2008, Obama took in $56.78 million alone -- without being able to capitalize on joint DNC fundraising.

And small donors are not where the cash is for the campaign. Breaking down Obama's fundraising numbers, big donors giving the maximum $35,800 are generally where the bulk of Obama's campaign cash comes from. But the success of the Dinner with Barack contest -- where donors are automatically entered to win a sit-down with the president -- has bolstered the overall number of small donations. ...

View the original article here

Obama campaign raises $45M in February - USA TODAY

President Obama's campaign tweeted this morning that it raised a little more than $45 million last month -- better than January, but but behind its record-setting pace of four years ago.

"In February, 348,000 people donated to raise over $45 million for this campaign," said a tweet from Obama's campaign. "Thank you."

In January, the campaign raised $29.1 million.

In February of 2008, however,Obama raised $56.8 million.

As they submitted their latest report to the the Federal Election Commission, Obama's campaign stressed their number of small donors.

Among the campaign's tweets:

-- Since April 2011, a total of 1.64 million people have pitched in to own a piece of this campaign.

-- Every five bucks helped. 97.7% of February's contributions were $250 or less, for an average donation of $59.04.

-- 105,000 of the people who donated in February were giving to support this organization for the very first time.

The Republican Party noted that Obama's fundraising is lagging behind 2008, despite his incumbency, the addition of party campaign organizations and the fact that the president held "more fundraisers in the month of February than any month since announcing for re-election."

"After three years of policies that have left our country with record debt, high unemployment, and soaring gas prices and healthcare costs, it's clear President Obama is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term," said party spokesperson Kirsten Kukowski.

From Politico:

The (Obama) campaign's February numbers, which include several joint DNC accounts, outpace their January haul of $29.1 million -- and indicate that the campaign is may be entering a new phase of more aggressive fundraising.

Chicago is also boasting of the level of small donors: noting that 97.7 percent of last month's contributions were $250 or less, with an average donation of $59.04. In addition, 105,000 of their donors were first-time donors.

Still, Obama's fundraising pace is lagging far behind where it was in 2008 -- especially given that he was bound by far more stringent campaign maximums during the primary process. In February 2008, Obama took in $56.78 million alone -- without being able to capitalize on joint DNC fundraising.

And small donors are not where the cash is for the campaign. Breaking down Obama's fundraising numbers, big donors giving the maximum $35,800 are generally where the bulk of Obama's campaign cash comes from. But the success of the Dinner with Barack contest -- where donors are automatically entered to win a sit-down with the president -- has bolstered the overall number of small donations. ...

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Obama raised $45 million in February - Chicago Tribune

A shot from an Obama campaign Web video announcing February fundraising totals. (YouTube.com)

President Obama's reelection effort added $45 million to its coffers in February, a boost in fundraising as the campaign builds up its national infrastructure.

The $45-million haul was raised jointly by the Democratic National Committee, Obama for America and two joint fundraising committees -- the Obama Victory Fund and the Swing State Victory Fund.

According to the campaign, 105,000 of the more than 1.5 million donors last month were giving for the first time. The average donation was $59.04, and 97.7% of donations were in increments of $250 or less.

Obama had raised $29.1 million in January, and $68 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The campaign announced the news Monday morning on Twitter, also sending out a video that shows state campaign directors from six states and the national youth vote coordinator discussing how those dollars were being immediately put to use. Examples included new field offices, voter registration efforts and student summits.

"So next time you're thinking about donating to support this organization, know that you're helping to build our campaign," the staffers said.

The average donation figure for February was more than double what it was in late 2011, representing the increasing number of high-dollars fundraising events the president has held of late.

In February alone, he held 15 fundraising events, including six in California mid-month. He has another on his schedule today in Washington.

The Republican National Committee pointed out that the $45-million joint fundraising tally from February 2012 was down from the $57 million Obama raised for his 2008 campaign, which the RNC said it saw as a sign he "is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term."

Then, Obama was still locked in a fierce battle with Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination, while today he runs unopposed. February 2008 included "Super Tuesday," with more than two dozen nominating contests.

The Obama campaign has, however, used its own scare tactics to reinvigorate its fundraising. One email appeal to supporters in March from campaign manager Jim Messina included this dire warning: "All you really need to know: According to a new poll, if the general election were held today, we would lose to Mitt Romney."

Romney raised more than $11 million in February, leading the GOP field.

Obama raised $45 million in February

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Obama raised $45 million in February - Chicago Tribune

A shot from an Obama campaign Web video announcing February fundraising totals. (YouTube.com)

President Obama's reelection effort added $45 million to its coffers in February, a boost in fundraising as the campaign builds up its national infrastructure.

The $45-million haul was raised jointly by the Democratic National Committee, Obama for America and two joint fundraising committees -- the Obama Victory Fund and the Swing State Victory Fund.

According to the campaign, 105,000 of the more than 1.5 million donors last month were giving for the first time. The average donation was $59.04, and 97.7% of donations were in increments of $250 or less.

Obama had raised $29.1 million in January, and $68 million in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The campaign announced the news Monday morning on Twitter, also sending out a video that shows state campaign directors from six states and the national youth vote coordinator discussing how those dollars were being immediately put to use. Examples included new field offices, voter registration efforts and student summits.

"So next time you're thinking about donating to support this organization, know that you're helping to build our campaign," the staffers said.

The average donation figure for February was more than double what it was in late 2011, representing the increasing number of high-dollars fundraising events the president has held of late.

In February alone, he held 15 fundraising events, including six in California mid-month. He has another on his schedule today in Washington.

The Republican National Committee pointed out that the $45-million joint fundraising tally from February 2012 was down from the $57 million Obama raised for his 2008 campaign, which the RNC said it saw as a sign he "is having a hard time convincing voters he deserves another term."

Then, Obama was still locked in a fierce battle with Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination, while today he runs unopposed. February 2008 included "Super Tuesday," with more than two dozen nominating contests.

The Obama campaign has, however, used its own scare tactics to reinvigorate its fundraising. One email appeal to supporters in March from campaign manager Jim Messina included this dire warning: "All you really need to know: According to a new poll, if the general election were held today, we would lose to Mitt Romney."

Romney raised more than $11 million in February, leading the GOP field.

Obama raised $45 million in February

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