Ron Paul Raises $6 Million in One Day Candidate has most successful fundraising day in American political history
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jesse Benton
December 17, 2007
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA — Congressman Ron Paul’s presidential campaign had a record fundraising day yesterday.
In a 24-hour period on December 16, the campaign raised $6.026 million dollars, surpassing the one-day record of $5.7 million held by John Kerry.
During the day, over 58,000 people contributed to Dr. Paul’s campaign, including 24,940 first-time donors. Over 118,000 Americans have donated to the campaign in the fourth quarter.
The $6 million one-day total means the campaign has raised over $18 million this quarter, far exceeding its goal of $12 million.
‘We have the right message: freedom, peace and prosperity,’ said Ron Paul 2008 campaign chairman Kent Snyder. ‘We also have the right candidate: Dr. Ron Paul.’
Congressman Paul will be campaigning in Iowa today hold including a press conference at 12:45 pm at the Des Moines Marriott in the Des Moines Room.
