NPR: Obama Out-Fundraises Clinton 3-1 in Indiana in March

Obama Out-Fundraises Clinton 3-1 in Indiana in March

The last poll in Indiana showed Sen. Barack Obama leading by 5 points. But if the race were being decided on fundraising in the Hoosier State, it would be a runaway victory for the Illinois senator.

The Indianapolis Star reports that "Obama raised nearly three times as much money from Indiana last month as Hillary Rodham Clinton did, according to their most recent disclosure reports filed with the Federal Election Commission."

In March, Obama raised $218,865 to Clinton's $79,622, despite the fact that Clinton has the backing of most of the Democratic establishment in the state. Overall, Obama has raised $883,375 in Indiana since the race began, compared with $664,254 raised by Clinton.

"Only individuals giving more than $200 have to be identified by name, occupation and address on the disclosure reports. From those contributors, GOP candidates have raised a combined $1.8 million, while Democratic candidates raised a combined $1.4 million from the GOP-leaning state ... Clinton has moderately out-raised Obama among people giving $2,000 or more, while Obama has raised twice as much as Clinton among people giving $200 or less."

9:00 AM ET | 04-22-2008 | permalink

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Dear Super Delegates:

Please consider that ability to raise money for the November contest is an important consideration. Also, please note that getting money from more people is even better than large donations from a few.

Sent by Gary | 10:58 AM ET | 04-22-2008

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