O'Rourke raises $9.4 million in 18 days, a faster pace than Sanders

[Eugene]

Source: NBC News

O'Rourke raises $9.4 million in 18 days, a faster pace than Sanders

Campaign fundraising is being closely watched as a test of candidate strength in a crowded Democratic field.

April 3, 2019, 1:57 PM EDT
By Alex Seitz-Wald

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Beto O'Roruke has been raising money at a faster rate than the rest of the 2020 Democratic primary field, his campaign said Wednesday, but Sen. Bernie Sanders has so far collected more money overall.

O'Rourke reported raising $9.4 million in the first quarter of the year at an average contribution of $43 a pop — well short of Sanders' $18 million and the $12 million Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., said she raised.

But O'Rourke's campaign noted that the Texan entered the race much later than the others, giving him only 18 days to fundraise before the March 31 deadline, compared with the 41 days Sanders had between his February launch and the end of the quarter or Harris' 70 days following her January announcement.

O'Rourke raised about $522,000 per day, a faster clip than Sanders' roughly $440,00 dollar-per-day rate or Harris' approximately $170,000 per day.

"In just 18 days, people in every state and from every walk of life have organized in homes, contributed a few bucks online and united together," O'Rourke said in a statement. "Not only is this a sign of our grassroots strength during the first two weeks of our campaign but it is a sign of what's possible when you put your full trust in the people of this country."

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[JaneQPublic]

1. I get 2 or 3 emails from Beto each day.

I donated to his senate race and have since sent money to several other Dem POTUS candidates but not him.

Yet it's Beto whose beg-o-grams are flooding my inbox every day.

[LanternWaste]

2. I can't really see two or three emails per day as a flood.

But I suppose it really depends on from who the mails come from. From my girlfriend, two or three a day is light. From a politician I don't like, I guess I'd call it a flood.

Seems relative.

[RLG]

3. His web site is up.

It's very detailed.

[Cha]

4. Good! Keep it up, Beto!

[NurseJackie]

5. That's very impressive. I'm proud of him!

He's going to be a very strong force. I'm not convinced that this is the year he'll make it to the top, but he'll be a strong contender who'll motivate voters. We need someone like him who respects the Democratic party and doesn't use the national platform as a way to smear and attack and denigrate the Democratic party.

I like that he looks healthy and energetic. He's got vigor and stamina to be able to handle the LONG hours and the STRESS of the job! He's got great posture and a smile that's warm and sincere. I like that he's always well-groomed. If he should be so lucky to go all the way to the White House, I think he's got the demeanor and personality needed. He's not a finger-wagger and public scolder... he's one who listens and shows respect to those around him (even those he disagrees with.)