Ron Paul just broke the record for one day fundraising by a candidate for office in the united states of America. Ever. and that's any office, dog catcher, senator, mayor. no other person in united states history has ever been able to muster so much monetary support for their campaign within a 24 hour period. This is going to herald a cataclysmic shift in the political landscape when it comes to fundraising. No longer will extensive donor networks and bundling of contributions be what creates traction and ensures primary longevity. In the future the massing of donors through the internet will swamp favorite possibly unsuspecting campaigns with the cash required to create turnout on election day. Back in the day the local community coordinator was the most indispensable piece of any campaign, local or federal. From distributing sample ballots to arranging for transportation of the voters to the polls, these volunteers served as the long arm of their respective campaigns. No more! The internet has upended these previous arrangements. 2008 may have been the last year for the “old style” campaign.
update: This is the single largest one day fund raising total for any political candidate in the history of the world. that's a rather big deal I should say.
December 17, 2007 12:45 AM Eastern Time
Ron Paul Campaign Iowa Announces Press Conference in Wake of Record Fundraising
DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul has raised more money in one day than any other candidate in U.S. election history. The Ron Paul campaign took in more than $6 million on December 16th, 2007, breaking the one-day record formerly held by John Kerry.
Dr. Paul will speak at a press conference at 12:45 pm on Monday at the Des Moines Marriott in the Des Moines Room. Members of the press are strongly encouraged to attend, as the candidate will not be immediately available throughout the day.
Contacts
Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign Committee
John Zambenini, 937-554-4583
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