Early Returns: Late 2006 Fundraising

Early Returns: Late 2006 Fundraising
Jan. 31, 2007-In late 2006 campaign and exploratory committees were just getting started with their fundraising or had not yet begun. Also of note, candidates serving in Congress are able to transfer funds from their campaign committees so those committees are of interest as well. Over seven weeks then-Gov. Tom Vilsack's campaign committee raised $1.13 million from 1,300 donors nationwide; about half of the total, $568,000, came from his home state. In six weeks Sen. John McCain's exploratory committee reported contributions of $660,386 from 4,777 contributors; well over half of that, $403,220, came in on-line. The "big hauls" are yet to come, evidenced by Mitt Romney's "National Call Day" on Jan. 8, 2007 which brought in $6.5 million.

Presidential Candidate Chris Dodd Reports Strong 4th Quarter Fundraising

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Contact:
Beneva Schulte
Reid Wilson

WASHINGTON - Senator Chris Dodd, now a Democratic candidate for President, released fundraising results today for the final quarter of 2006 for his former Senate campaign showing more than $4.9 million cash on hand after raising $3.2 million for his Senate campaign account in the last 90 days of 2006.

"Having $4.9 million in my Senate account, I'm confident that the presidential campaign will have the resources to start this campaign well," said Dodd. "We will be competitive financially."

More than 95% of the funds raised by the Senate campaign in the last quarter of 2006 may be transferred to the presidential primary campaign. Senator Dodd announced he was running for President on January 11th.

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MCCAIN EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE FILES 2006 YEAR-END FEC REPORT

For Immediate Release Contact: Matt David
Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Arlington, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential exploratory committee today announced that it filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for the period ending December 31, 2006.

The filing serves as the organization's first report to the FEC as a presidential exploratory committee. Senator McCain filed paperwork with the FEC forming a presidential exploratory committee on November 16, 2006. The report covers the six weeks the exploratory committee was in existence.

During the period ending December 31st, the committee's total revenues were $1,711,053.23, including $1,050,001.61 transferred by Friends of John McCain. Total disbursements for the period were $1,238,598.99.

"Over the past six weeks, grassroots supporters, party leaders and elected officials from across the country have urged Senator McCain to run for President," said Campaign Manager Terry Nelson. "We appreciate this support during the early stages of our exploratory committee, and we look forward to spending the coming months traveling the country talking about the Senator's common sense conservatism and his vision for our country's future."

FACT SHEET

John McCain 2008 Fundraising Through December 31, 2006

- - - - -	4th Quarter total raised: 4th Quarter contributors: 4th Quarter contributions less than $200: New contributors in 4th Quarter: Other revenue:	$660,386 4,777 4,276 4,777 $1,050,667
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- - - -	4th Quarter average contribution: 4th Quarter raised through events/finance cmte: 4th Quarter raised with direct mail/phone banks: 4th Quarter raised online:	$138 $94,225 $158,386 $403,220
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- - -	Total raised by John McCain 2008: Total unique contributors: Total contributions under $200:	$660,386 4,777 4,276
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- - - -	Total average contribution: Total raised through events/finance cmte: Total raised with direct mail/phone banks: Total raised online:	$138 $94,225 $158,386 $403,220
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-	Cash on hand:	$472,454

NOTE: Figures include in-kind contributions

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2007

Contacts:
Josh Earnest
Stephanie Bjornson

Vilsack Doubles Early Fundraising Totals Posted by Dean and Kerry in 2004 Cycle
Political Outsider Takes In More than $1.1 Million in Last 7 Weeks of 2006

DES MOINES – Demonstrating he’ll have the financial resources to mount an aggressive campaign across Iowa and beyond in 2007, political outsider and Democratic candidate for President Tom Vilsack raised more than $1.1 million in the last seven weeks of 2006. Vilsack’s total take is more than twice as much as Howard Dean and John Kerry each raised in the corresponding period in the 2004 campaign cycle.

“Tom Vilsack proved in the last seven weeks of 2006 that he’ll have the money to campaign across America in 2007 and win the Democratic nomination in 2008,” said Vilsack spokesman Josh Earnest. “Vilsack’s strong performance is a powerful indication that his outsider status, successful record as governor and his plan to end the war and make America energy secure is resonating with voters.”

After declaring his candidacy on November 9th, Vilsack raised more than $1.13 million from 1,300 donors nationwide, including $568,000 from his home state of Iowa. Vilsack’s strong fundraising totals dwarf the amount raised in the corresponding period by the eventual 2004 Democratic nominee, John Kerry, who raised $501, 898 and the Democrat who raised the most money before the 2004 Iowa caucuses, Howard Dean, who raised $169,657. Vilsack finished the year with more than $396,000 cash on hand.

Earnest concluded, “Vilsack’s early fundraising success ensures that our campaign will be able to win Iowa and then the Democratic nomination based on his message of having the courage to create change in America.”

In December, Vilsack was the first to criticize Senator John McCain’s support for President Bush’s plan to escalate the war in Iraq. Last week, Vilsack criticized various proposals to “cap” the number of troops in Iraq saying it was simply a “continuation of a failed policy” in Iraq.

Earlier this year, Vilsack completed his eight-year tenure as Iowa governor. Vilsack declined to run for a third term in order to focus on his campaign for President. When Vilsack was elected in 1998, he was the first Democrat elected governor of Iowa in 30 years. Under Vilsack’s leadership, Iowa became a national leader in renewable energy, expanded health care to 92,000 previously uninsured children and balanced the budget eight years in a row, while cutting taxes for middle class families. Vilsack previously served as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association and the Democratic Leadership Council.

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....looking ahead
"National Call Day" Raises Over $6.5 Million
Monday, Jan 08, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Kevin Madden

Boston, MA – After reaching out across the country on "National Call Day," Governor Mitt Romney and his supporters raised over $6.5 million. The success of today's event will help Governor Romney continue to share his message and vision for the future with the American people.

"This is a message," said Governor Romney, "that what we stand for and what we are going to fight for has been heard, and gives us motivation to go forward with our message."

"I am overwhelmed by this support, heartened by the friendship, and hopeful for the future. I can only say thank you," said Governor Romney.

"National Call Day" Fast Facts:

-Amount Raised: over $6.5 million
-Calls Made: approximately 15,000 outbound calls
-Volunteer Fundraisers Participating: nearly 400
- Volunteer fundraisers hailed from more than 40 state
-Telephones: nearly 400
-Laptop computers: 320
-Call center area: 37,800 square feet
-42 call centers, each manned by 9 volunteer fundraisers