Feingold Leads Democrats in Share of Small Donations; More Than 60% of Funds for Possible Presidential Run Are $200 or Less
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel › July 31, 2006
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Washington As he explores a 2008 presidential bid, Sen. Russ Feingold has raised a little more than $2 million this year, putting him ahead of some potential Democratic rivals and well behind others.
But in one respect, Feingold's fund raising sets him apart. Unlike any other '08 prospect in his party, his early money is coming mostly from small donors.See the full content of this document
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Feingold Leads Democrats in Share of Small Donations; More Than 60% of Funds for Possible Presidential Run Are $200 or Less
In the first half of 2006, the Wisconsin senator raised 62% of his funds from people giving $200 or less, a much higher share than any other potential candidate. His total of roughly $1.3 million in small donations is topped only by Hillary Clinton, by far the dominant Democratic fund-raiser.
Whether Feingold has the ability to finance a presidential campaign remains to be seen. He...See the full content of this document
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