Posted on 09/12/2009 1:39:27 PM PDT by nhwingut
A source on Rep. Joe Wilson's campaign says his fundraising has broken $1 million -- and surpassed that of his Democratic rival, Rob Miller -- since his outburst of "You lie!" during President Obama's address to Congress Wednesday. ---Snip--- Still, Wilson's success -- despite having been criticized by Republican leaders -- represents the power of the conservative grassroots to reward politicians who confront the White House in the sharpest terms.
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Caught CNN at DTW airport this afternoon, just before my flight to NJ, interviewing Wilson’s rival’s campaign mouthpiece letting her chattering about how much money they raised in the past day or so.
No mention of the contributions headed Wilson’s way. They spent a good five minutes or so minutes letting this gal trash Wilson and pump her candidate.
Naw, CNN is not in the bag for the democrats, naw, no way
Awesome!! BIG $25 bump!
I saw your post and I burst out laughing so hard my sides hurt. Because it is sooooo true. And wouldn't that be great! LOL
Wilson, who initially apologized for his words, is now riding a reaction that has surpassed the liberal backlash to his words: Miller has raised less than $900,000, according to the Democratic fundraising site ActBlue -- though still more than enough to envigorate his challenge.
Didn't the left claim Miller was over 1 million? Who knew they lied? ;) Half of that will go to pay debts so Miller only has less than half of Wilson's chest to use to his benefit when you add Wilson's starting 200k before this happened. his in a heavily Republican district. I think some Republicans in need of funds will suddenly be Joe Wilson's best friend soon. :)
He can donate that money to other Republicans in need. He has the potential to go from a backbencher to a powerbroker.
Figures that POS communist garbage would be in there Protecting his dear little Zero, McInsane is all about protecting foreign interlopers while crapping on Americans.
Saw CNN gal yesterday going on about the $1 million raised by the other guy, then noting, with a smirk, how Wilson only raised $67,000 before his remark. CNN also failed to mention that the other guy’s total includes $235,000 of his own money... CNN comment, “What a stupid move by the Congessman.”
I wonder how McCain’s coffers are filling?
My second time. I sent Rick Lazio some money when he ran against "invading my space" Hillary Clinton in NYC.
Only one I know is McCain. Boehner defended what he said in a news conference.
Specter went after him as well but he is a TRAITOR!
Specter went after him as well but he is a TRAITOR!”
Specter is a turd from the same Pinko pile of dog dung McCain is from. But the thing is he showed his colors while the Quisling continues to soil the Party.
“despite having been criticized by Republican leaders”?
What leaders? Old dopes like McLame or other Rino turds like Graham?
Those are not leaders but are scum and garbage.
Sounds like perfect strategery for any brave Pub in a safe district. Get a slam in on 'Bam, outrage some Dems and make them waste their money funding your hapless oponent.
Thanks to the Dems! May all their nasty, petty, vitriolic campaigns be failures!
McLamo was the most vocal ~ calling for Wilson to ‘apologize immediately’.
People in AZ aren’t taking McLame’s comments too well. I’m in AZ working for most of 2 weeks and have been hearing talk radio with people calling in castigating McLame and cheering on Wilson. I’d say our war hero should have thought about all the Tea Parties and realized Wilson’s outburtst would make many of us feel Wilson was speaking for us. Big mistake I think for John.
Sweet news all the way around.
Whoever saddled us with this Back Stabbing Pinko loving moron I will never forgive and Hate for the rest of my life.
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