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January Take: Obama $36M, Clinton $13.5M, Mac $11.6M

Small Internet donations key Obama success; debate over public funds grows

By Jonas Oransky, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 20, 2008 2:51 PM CST

(Newser) – Barack Obama vastly outpaced his rivals in January fundraising, scoring $36 million to Hillary Clinton’s $13.5 million and John McCain’s $11.6 million. The Democratic front-runner drew $28 million online, with 90% of donations at or below $100. Obama is now on... Read full story »

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January Take: Obama $36M, Clinton $13.5M, Mac $11.6M

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