Obama has raised 3 times as much as McCain. Good/Bad sign for McCain?

Question

Obama has been able to create a new fundraising system, base, and style. McCain seems to be using the old system of fundraising. Unless they agree to take federal money and then limit their fundraising, this is a unique advantage over McCain I think. What say you?

Answer 1

No, it's a bad sign for Hillary, and that is old news. McCain is a whole different battle...the numbers Obama is pulling now are just among Dems...he needs to pull over the Independant vote if he is going to take the Presidency.



His numbers across the board have dropped since the Rev Wright issue.



That "old system of fundraising" put G.W. Bush into office twice, so don't count those chickens yet.



"New fundraising systems" are untested in a General Election and the "Old money" normally comes after the all nominations are in place.



On the last two Presidential elections: Al Gore and John Kerry had less stigma and issues attached to them and still ran only 50/50 against Bush, who was decidedly more conservative on Social issues. McCain is not and will appeal to more moderate and independant voters.



Obama has the good Rev Wright to thank for his issues and the Hamas endoresement isn't helping. No matter how much people whine and say that it isn't "Obama's fault" it doesn't matter: Perception is 9/10ths of the law in Politics.

Answer 2

Money doesn't play a BIG issue on this race.



The fact that Mccain will capture and gain all the swings states which are a key to winning the election, Obama really doesn't stand a chance at all. Every key state that Hilary has won, which is a key swing state, will turn red and Mccain will be their man. You better hope Hilary still has a chance, otherwise, actually it's a fact, obama is doomed

Answer 3

Not really. John McCain has had lots of more opportunities to raise more money, and John McCain doesnt really need the money at this very moment. Unlike Barack Obama. Because Barack officially does not have the nomination yet.

Answer 4

No, i did not. that's not a perfect question, by potential of how. in case you like a dialogue board to state the political advantages of one candidate over the different, there are a number of places the place you're able to try this. What are you waiting for? the only possible solutions are "sure, i comprehend," or "No, i don't." and of direction human beings will start up going loopy, asserting, "Obama this!" and "McCain that!" yet extremely, is that useful to everybody?

Answer 5

Yes. Obama money does influence the campaign significantly. McCain is certainly the under financed candidate this election cycle.



I never underestimate the ability of Democrats to snatch defeat from the hands of victory.



Democrats are known for the ultimate "Choke" team.

Answer 6

Well, This is a multiedge sword, I believe McCain used during his primary election the public system which caps fundraising, while Obama used his own personal system. McCain also hasn't been as pressed as Obama to raise cash because he has been dormant instead of competiting. But, mind you this. He beat Mitt Romney badly(as well as huckabee) who had out spent him by Millions. Also the Republican Machine uses more than just their party, they use third party attackers as well. So I believe by Election time it will be in Barack's Favor but it won't be a blow out like he is doing to clinton, in terms of raising and spending.

Answer 7

Fund raisers for Primary events and what a candidate has during this time to run against members of their own party is not significant. When the Presidential race begins that's when it will matter. Having money is a factor but it doesn't guarantee a victory. With Obama's history beginning to trickle out now (then explode when he's up against the GOP) his money won't be that much of a factor

Answer 8

Since when did raising the most in campaign funds make you the best candidate for the job?



Is everything about money these days? I thought this was some of the problems Obama was trying to rid us of?

Answer 9

John McCain is using the old system, however, he does get the funds the right way. My girlfriends and I have donated to his website and it works fine. He isn't struggling or anything....it's very successful. He has silent donators, and doesn't need to BRAG about it.

Answer 10

Hillary is loosing. Even if she wins 60% of the delegates in all remaining 6 states, and wins 60% of the remaining super delegates endorsements, she can not gain anything close to 2000 score. But Obama with only 40% of the remaining delegates and super delegates can score up to 2034 which is well above needed 2025 score. Do the math. She is out!

Answer 11

When a republican can't raise as much as a democrat, that's sad. Bush outraised Kerry in '04 by double at least. Then again Kerry was a weak candidate.

Answer 12

McCain doesn't need the money till after the convention. That's when the big bucks will show their hand.

Answer 13

This is a bad sign because Obama is only raising money to fund his campaign against Hillary.



If he starts raising money for the presidential campaign I am sure he will raise much more.

Answer 14

Obama got his from millions of little people like me - $25 or so. McCain gets his from a few rich friends. What do you make of this?



I think if his contributers vote for him he will win and McCain will not

Answer 15

That depends on whether or not Obama is getting all his money from special interest groups.

Answer 16

Obviously a bad sign.

Answer 17

I think Obama's integrity or lack thereof is more powerful than money. He used much, much more money than Hillary has in the primaries, and relatively speaking, he hasn't beat her that badly.

Answer 18

Ever since John Kerry it is clear that the democ ratic party is the party of tghe RICH. Both Kerry and Edwards were 100 times risher than Bush.



Obama is 100 time richer that McCain.



So a vote for obama is a vote to help the rich get richer

Answer 19

Yeah.. he has a new fund raising system all right.. it is called " sell your soul"



Should be interesting. Besides.. the Bush machine has not even started to back McCain.. and they will... Obama is not going to know what hit him.

Answer 20

Not good for McCain, McCain is not the favorite in his party as well.

Answer 21

Not relevant





MuslimsForObama has recruited muslims worldwide to send a $1 each, there's billions of them...

add in

SOROS, OPRAH, and ODINGA (the al Qaeda oil billionaire cousin) and WHAMMO you have lots of untraceable cash



plus all that lobbyist money he took and lied about (it's all bundled)

Answer 22

Bad Sign.



When Obama shifts his focus from Hillary Clinton to John McCain, then McCain will be toast.

Answer 23

I think it is. Traditionally, republicans have raised much more money than the democratic candidate. Now, everyone from the working class blacks to big business supports Obama.

Answer 24

cant be good

Answer 25

Money can't buy white people