"Even in the context of a presidential campaign cycle in which the major party nominees are expected to raise more than $1.5 billion, Cruz’s haul is eye-popping, one that instantly raises the stakes in the Republican fundraising contest.
Although super-PACs have radically changed the pace at which committees backing presidential candidates can raise money, the Cruz haul is remarkable. There are no known cases in which an operation backing a White House hopeful has collected this much money in less than a week.
Those involved in the Cruz super-PACS say many of his biggest financial backers haven’t yet made contributions to the new organizations and are expected to do so in the coming months. By law, super-PACS can accept unlimited contributions from individuals."
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-04-08/exclusive-new-ted-cruz-super-pacs-take-in-record-haul
I can’t even imagine why this is happening.
From National Journal
“Despite all the digital sophistication—and a few missteps—propping up his presidential campaign, Rand Paul is already lagging on Facebook behind one of his biggest rivals: Ted Cruz.
Cruz, who formally launched his White House bid last month, attracted nearly three times as much buzz—measured in likes, posts, comments, and shares—on Facebook during the 24-hour window surrounding his announcement as Paul, who announced on Tuesday.”
I’m delighted to help Ted Cruz with his financial goals.
Will the RINOs admit that their ‘soul searching’ meeting following the embarrassing Romney defeat was all wrong?
Reince, Karl...anyone?
What we are seeing I think is the beginning of a revolution, it is so because a leader has emerged.
I have been thinking and saying a peaceful revolution was no longer in the cards; I am more than happy to be wrong.
CRUZ 2016! Pray America, the safety of Cruz, his family and those closest to his campaign.
Libertarians are notorious cheapskates.
From Townhall:
” As a result, he has pledged not to fund his campaign with funds obtained from lobbyists or crony capitalists, and therefore must tap into the generosity and support of ordinary Americans to get his campaign off the ground.”
Lets be clear...these are conservative super PACs raisng money not Ted Cruz.
Cruz will not be directing them or cordinating with them, unless he wants to run afoul of federal law.
“Ted Cruz’s presidential effort is getting into the shock-and-awe fundraising business.
An associate of the Texas senator, a recently announced presidential candidate, tells Bloomberg that a cluster of affiliated super-political action committees was formed only this week, and among them they are expected to have $31 million in the bank by Friday.”
Holy!! The Establishment will be pulling their hair out in panic!
BOOKMARK
Though we don't need to out-raise Jeb, we do need to be able to withstand the media and advertising onslaught, when things get underway.
There is only one thing that kept Obama in the white house and will put Hillary in and that’s voter fraud. I don’t care how much money anyone has for advertising. Vote fraud will always win. I hope some republicans in charge of some state houses and AG positions remember this.
Connolly had a fortune in 1980 and ended up with one delegate at the convention.
How many divisions does Cruz have?