[OCCASparky]

Since when is less than a 3 percent difference “outstripped”? And seriously, the fact that Obama is going to have to pay up something like $15 million for last week alone is going to put a hell of a dent in his war chest. Finally, incumbents are EXPECTED to outraise challengers!

[Marcella]

“And seriously, the fact that Obama is going to have to pay up something like $15 million for last week alone is going to put a hell of a dent in his war chest.”

The US government pays for both party's national convention.

[cableguymn]

I predict Obama will NOT pay any DNC bills from the convention and those owed the money will get the shaft. history backs this up.