campaign finance

McCain to crash Obama’s party

Monday, August 18th, 2008

From the Washington Times article:
Sen. John McCain has so much spare cash on hand — he collected a record $27 million in July — that the Republican candidate plans to run campaign ads during the networks’ coverage of the Democratic National Convention later this month.
Because Mr. McCain has agreed to accept $84 million in […]

Money

Monday, August 18th, 2008

McCain raised $27 million last month, some speculate on the strength of his advertising, such as “celeb”. The RNC raised $26 million. Combined McCain and the RNC have $96 million in the bank.

Obama on campaign financing

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Eye on the Money: June Monthly FEC Report

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

McCain: $31,591,802.36
Obama: $43,147,333.80
John McCain
Cash on Hand at beginning of the Reporting Period: $21,755,091.83
Total Money Spent This Period: $21,493,729.72
Expenses This Period […]

DNC Sues McCain

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

After 120 days, any case filed with the FEC can go to court if no action is taken, and this is just what the DNC is doing. Since the FEC only has two commissioners, a ruling is impossible right now.
The Democratice National Committee alleges that Senator John McCain “should not have been […]

Where is all the GOP Money?

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

The NRCC (National Republican Campaign Committee) has less cash on hand than their projections, and more importantly, than their counterparts. Right now, estimates say that the NRCC should have $58 million. Instead, our Republican leaders in the House are looking at $27 million.
Moreover, the NRCC’s cash on hand as of April 30th was a […]

McCain Behind Democrats in Texas Fundraising

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

The center for Responsive Politics reports that Senator John McCain has raised less money in Texas than his Democratic counterparts. The numbers are:
McCain: $5.5 million
Clinton: $6.8 million
Obama: $6 million
Typically, Texas has been known to be a state with Republican money ready and willing to be donated. In 2004, President George W. Bush raised $23 million […]