Tools

Iowans Give $1.4 Million to Candidates; Obama Leader in Donations

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Feb 6, 2008 at 6:00 PM CDT

Story Updated: Feb 6, 2008 at 6:00 PM CDT

DES MOINES (AP) - Iowans gave more than $1.4-million to presidential candidates, with Democrat Barack Obama leading the pack.

Federal Election Commission records show that Iowans gave $735,000 to Democratic candidates and $720,000 to Republicans through 2007.

Obama, who won the Iowa caucuses, was the leader in fundraising among all the candidates, raising $226,000.

Hillary Clinton brought in about $185,000 and John Edwards, who has withdrawn from the race, raised $139,000 in Iowa.

Among Republicans, Mitt Romney raised the most in Iowa at about $174,000, despite finishing second in the caucuses behind Mike Huckabee.

Ron Paul came in second at $152,000 and John McCain, who finished fourth in Iowa but has gone on to become the Republican front-runner raised $71,000 in Iowa.

More Good Stuff

YouNews™ Politics!

Have video or pictures from the local or national political scene? How about comments and questions for your representitives? Share Them On YouNews!

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Poll

Do You Support Obama's Handling of the Bail Out?

  • Yes
  • No