Ron Paul raised a mere $123,523 in the entire month of March

[Phantom]

Ron Paul's fundraising fades as reality sinks into followers

The political fundraising of Rep. Ron Paul, which dominated the Republican presidential field as recently as December, is fading fast, apparently as his loyal followers' enthusiasm reflects the looming numerical reality of his longshot campaign.

Paul filed his campaign's required financial reports with the Federal Election Commission over the weekend and said he raised a mere $123,523 in the entire month of March.

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[orlandoinfl]

That's better than I expected.

 

[SWATH]

Wow, I'm actually kind of surprised he got that much. People quit giving when they discovered that there was no return on their investment. We were all hoping for commercials and ads everywhere but we got very little of that. At some point people just say "man, I'm donating all this money and nothing is coming of it, maybe I'll stop donating to the blackhole campaign and use it more wisely or keep it", at least that's what I said to myself. There seems to be no way to get votes if the MSM HATES YOU, a different and cheaper strategy must be implemented. Would donating more have changed anything? I kind of doubt it.

 

[skyorbit]

Well, when he refuses to spend the money he does have, I don't blame them.

Support GrassRoots fundraising efforts like the High Tide, our South Dakota Billboard PRoject. Etc.

Tracy

 

[slacker921]

If I saw ads coming out I'd donate again.. . if he was actively educating the masses then I'd support it, but at this point the campaign is just sitting on the money and watching McCain grow his support base.

 

[soapmistress]

...apparently as his loyal followers' enthusiasm reflects the looming numerical reality of his longshot campaign.

Yep! The reality that sending a check isn't gonna cut it. It's gonna take work. And candidates across the spectrum of America's power band. Reality sucks. But we're the ones stepping up to the plate

Numerical is as numerical does. LOL

 

[NeoRayden]

VERY TRUE! Matter fact if he doesn't bring his butt to Indiana he won't have much support here either. Many people have said that if he does not show up they will not vote for him... PERIOD!

I can't blame them. I am starting to think the same thing.

It's time for an all or nothing shot. Take the money and either spend it to get votes or get off the pot.

The time is now for the campaign to wither quit or give it their all and from the looks of it I doubt they will do either and keep looking real stupid.

 

[NeoRayden]

Hell we paid ofr newspaper, radio, and billboard ads here. All we ask is that the campaign pick up the tab for some tv ads, give us some materials, and drop by for a chat or two.

 

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I'm surprised he raised that much. I also think he's doing the right thing holding on to what he's got for now.

 

[Lovecraftian4Paul]

I'm surprised he raised that much. I also think he's doing the right thing holding on to what he's got for now.

The question is why. And, of course, when he's going to reveal why he's hanging onto it. I think it's left many of us scratching our heads. I just hope he has something better in mind than turning it over to a PAC or national organization of some sort led by the same good old boys who have stunted the campaign.

 

[kirkblitz]

no point in spending it to influence state conventions. Most peoples minds are already made up.

 

[VoteForRonPaul]

If I saw ads coming out I'd donate again.. . if he was actively educating the masses then I'd support it, but at this point the campaign is just sitting on the money and watching McCain grow his support base.

That sums it all, thanks!

 

[peters]

Are there any numbers on how much the grassroots raised on various projects? It's not just the official campaign that counts, you know?

 

[rockandrollsouls]

its kind of hard to raise money when you take the big donate button off the page.....

 

[spacehabitats]

Money for what?

I agree with most of the posters that there really is no point to donating money to a nonexistent campaign.

Dr. Paul needs to explain what it would take to get him to commit to more public appearances. That is what we need more than any radio or TV ads.
I have explained many times how a real push in any of the remaining primary states could have real benefit for the movement going forward, regardless of the outcome in September or November.
Congressman Paul just doesn't get it (I can't believe that he doesn't care) or he would be far more active right now.

 

[rockandrollsouls]

He clearly cares, otherwise he wouldn't be wasting time in a seemingly impossible presidential race. He hasn't given up, I'm not giving up, and I hope none of you give up.

 

[ronpaulhawaii]

Are there any numbers on how much the grassroots raised on various projects? It's not just the official campaign that counts, you know?

Good question. We always thought we could do a better job anyway

 

[NathanTurner]

Why on earth would anyone continue to donate money to a campaign that is sitting on the funds they already have? I'm in Missouri, and I haven't seen ANY ads, heard ANY radio mentions, or gotten ANY calls asking me to vote for Ron Paul. The only way most people around here has heard about him was through me talking non-stop about his sound policies. I'd like to know where exactly our money went; how it was used; and how any remainder will be used after the campaign. Are the "campaign organizers" simply going to put it in their pockets? Does Ron Paul even know he has a campaign with these funds, or have we all been severely had? LOL

Hell, for all the good our money has done, I might as well have made a website, put Ron Paul's picture on the front, and taken the money myself.

 

[Lovecraftian4Paul]

It is unfortunate the national campaign all but shut down in running ads and active Get out the Vote efforts after Super Tuesday. For February, it was somewhat understandable, since Ron Paul was focused on his Congressional primary--although unfortunately, in hindsight it's evident there never was a true threat in Texas to him. However, March just yielded that bungled message that led many to believe he dropped out, and zero efforts from any HQ staffers to show otherwise with advertisements and phone work.

 

[yongrel]

There are better uses for the money at this point.