Obama leading local cash chase

[Ethelk2044]

http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20070719/NEWS/70719039


EAGLE COUNTY — Locals’ contributions to Barack Obama’s presidential campaign show that Eagle County liberals are coming out of the “Democratic closet,” New New Wallace says.

The Democratic Illinois senator has raised more money in Eagle County — a total $43,547 in Avon, Eagle, Edwards and Vail — than any other candidate, according to opensecrets.org. Former First Lady Sen. Hillary Clinton raised more money only in Vail.

Obama’s successful fundraising efforts reflect a departure from the traditionally Republican-voting region, said Wallace, co-chair of Eagle County Democrats.

“It’s definitely a tidal wave of change here in Eagle County,” Wallace said.
Democrats won heavily in the 2004, when John Kerry beat President Bush, and 2006 elections.

Local money only accounts for a fraction of the nearly $1 million Obama has raised statewide (the most of any candidate) since June 30, according to the Federal Election Commission’s Web site.

[greatauntoftriplets]

1. Gawd, I read your subject line as "Obama leading local car chase"....

Bad day, give me another drink.

Great news for Obama, though!!

[snowbear]

4. LOL... too funny!

Vroom, vroom, vroom!

[illinoisprogressive]

2. he's already raised a million in colorado??? wow!

[Ethelk2044]

3. It is nice to see that he draws people from all backgrounds