Clinton raises $22 million in April

Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:44 PM by Mark Murray

From NBC/NJ's Mike Memoli and NBC's Mark Murray
Her campaign confirms that Clinton raised $22 million in April, which is about a third less than Obama's haul. However, it's her second-best month to date. In February, the month Clinton announced she had loaned her campaign $5 million, the campaign raised $35 million; in March, it raised $20 million.

What we don't know yet: 1) how much of April's $22 million is dedicated to the primaries vs. the general election; and 2) what her cash-on-hand is.

Also, it's worth pointing these things out: That $22 million is about equal to the amount of Clinton's debt, and the $10 million the campaign says it raised immediately after the Pennsylvania primary represented about half of Clinton's April haul.

*** UPDATE *** In a statement, campaign says that the $22 million is in addition to the $5 million Clinton loaned her campaign in April.

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Comments

Just like with Obama, money is not a problem for Hillary. Since Wisconsin, and since we've found out what a whacked out leftist Obama is, Hillary has dominated the vote. It's time for Barack Obama to face facts and admit he can't win this nomination.

Gil Walters, Presco, PA (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:53 PM)

CONGRATULATIONS HILLARY - MILLIONS SUPPORT AND VOTE FOR YOU!!!

How can it be that this is the candidate that has lost - it's over - step aside for the good of the party John/boy -let's all unite - I'm "close" - I'v almost won - WELL - WHY ARE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE STILL VOTING FOR HILLARY CLINTON???

The obama group will cry racist - again - or - those states don't really count, like FL & MI - or he didn't even go there - but the fact is that Millions of SMART Americans vote for Hillary Clinton - because she is
QUALIFIED - that is the only reason.

Molly (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:54 PM)

Way ta go Hillary! Thank you Kentucky for an Obama a$$ whippin.

justsaying (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:57 PM)

You go girl!! All the way to Denver!!

Hillary/08

Nancy Porter, Oakland (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:00 PM)

So she's got no cash but she's not in debt if she quits now? Anybody know if she can dip into her general election funds to pay her primary campaign debt?

Ian (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:02 PM)

How much of that money was hers?

The only vote that really changed anything tonight was on American Idol.

Elizabeth, Nashville, TN (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:03 PM)

Stop this fleecing of your supporters. Pay the people you owe and GO AWAY. There is nothing noble in your continuing on. You mismanaged your money and your campaign. You seem to be having some difficulty in accecpting the fact that you will not be the nominee. Stop this continuing charade you call a campaign.

leni,westland,michigan (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:07 PM)

uh... 22 mil?

and over 20 mil of debt?

thats a wash, shes completely broke.

Matt, Idaho (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:07 PM)

If Obama were elected, he may not be the worst President in the last 100 years. He'd have to really screw up to be as bad as Jimmy Carter. But one thing is for sure, he'd have the potential to be worse then Carter. Ol'Barack had his little fireside chat with us the other day telling us we needed to check with France before we turn our thermostats to 72, and check with Thailand before we buy an SUV. The man is totally off his rocker. Obama is more the tin-pot dictator type then he is President of the United States.

Spirit Ryan, New Castle, PA (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:08 PM)

It is also not clear whether her 11 million dollar loan to her campaign is in that 22 milllion total.

I would think it is. So that means her supporters that pretend to love her soooo muuuuuch, are full of blustered wind!

whoosh (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:08 PM)

HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE NAIVE

HILLARY SUPPORTERS ARE NAIVE (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:09 PM)

Way to go Hillary - Yes We Will!
Just say no to Chicago Mob politics, just say no to Obama, just say no to biased Chris Matthews. No Chris Matthews for White HOuse Correspondent!
Vote Hillary for president.

melba.isom@comcast.net (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:11 PM)

justsaying,

That's Hillary whole problem. Why don't you shut up, and get up off some jack, cheapo? Juststingy is more like it!

justpayup tightwad (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:12 PM)

Way too little way too late for "Bag Lady" Clinton. She still has to fess up to how much money she's got on hand and how much debt she's piled up in the past month.

Considering that she crowed about getting $10 million in one day April was a very pathetic month otherwise which is a sure sign she's running on empty.

She still has to finish up completing her financial report and then we'll get a good laugh at how bad off she is and how much she's suckering her poor supporters for continuing her losing devisive campaign.

Go Obama 08/12!

Eric, Salinas, CA (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:12 PM)

how much of that was a loan to herself

BR (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:14 PM)

That John Edwards endorsement really helped Obama in Kentucky.

Creal Seacrest, Merrimack Valley, MA (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:20 PM)

So she earned $22 million but $10 million was from herself? LOL

DMWhipp, Florida (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:22 PM)

April couldn't have been very good for Clinton since she started loaning the campaign money in the beginning of May. Contributions must have really slowed after the 13th in May also. The good news is she can't raise taxes to cover her spending yet.

Michael Macarac, Boston, MA (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:22 PM)

PAY YOUR BILLS. You have $0 cash on hand compared to Obama having 50 Million. How do you think you can compete against McCain when you cannot beat Obama?

Andy, Cincinnati (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:23 PM)

She gave her victory speech before 'several hundred'?
Whoa.
Deborah Greenlawn, NY

Only elitists do it in front of more people. This is an election, not a rock concert. Obama, or his supporters, do not seem to understand that.

Trixie Munson, NY (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:23 PM)

congratulations Hillary------Pay no attention to the Obama whiners-------we have your back all the way to Denver.

NObama-MI (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:24 PM)

Go ahead, and send your hard earned money to HRC - but don't forget, they've worth millions... But, many peeon's make millions combined....

But, honestly people, anything but McCool & his Aid...

Lyn, KCMO (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:30 PM)

It looks like there are more Rush Limbaugh agents here disguised as Hillary supporters, and trying for a negative response from Obama supporters.

Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:31 PM)

how much of the april money did she lend herself?? very interesting that she witheld the information till AFTER the primary win so she didnt look bad.

Shawn (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:49 PM)

Senator Obama talks of change….
Change “can” be a good thing, but only if it is supported by leadership and a proven record. Senator Clinton has worked a lifetime on issues facing both the middle class and issues of national security. The presidency of the Unites States is not an office to be taken lightly, our very future depends on electing a person who will represent the very same middle class workers that have proven over and over again, that we are a great nation. A nation of opportunity, where “today” may be ours, but “tomorrow” belongs to our children. As stewards of this great nation, we set the example for tomorrow’s generation in the manner in which we live our lives based on our beliefs, judgment, and moral values. “Tomorrow”….looks to “today” to set a direction in motion that is based on these beliefs. Senator Clinton offers to all of us….the promise of a better tomorrow.

Go Hillary, you are the best candidate, without
you on top of the ticket-----the Dems will lose

Kathy (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:50 PM)

Wonder if Hillary's gonna pay her bills? I hope her plans for our economy are more efficient than the way she has run this race financially. Are you conservative Democrats ready to be humble already and back Democrats?

My vote for Obama cancels your vote for Hillary (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:57 PM)

Remember Obama is not 100% black, so don't judge him by colour because he was MIX, Wait To what he can do for AMERICA.

Thanks, Texan

Garland, TX (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:00 PM)

How many of those who donated are 11 year-old boys who have sold their bikes and video games and know nothing about politics?

I'm so sick of Hillary bragging about how she fleeced this poor kid!

Heidi in Houston (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:03 PM)

Great...she found enough suckers to give her money so she can pay herself back. I can only imagine what our country's financial state would be under her leadership...

JWilson, Atlanta, GA (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:09 PM)

Go McCain.
McCain is our president thanks to Hillary's tireless effort to destroy democratic party.

Way to go Hillary. I am glad that all uneducated people vote for you.Go Hillary for a McCain Presidancy.

Thank you from a republican (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:11 PM)

Gil Walters, Presco, PA: '...Hillary has dominated the vote. It's time for Barack Obama to face facts and admit he can't win this nomination...'

uhhhh, Gil.....
What happened in North Carolina ??
Isn't that when tthe wheels fell off Hillary's little red wagon ?
What happened to her 'triumph' in Indiana ?
She won by a whisker...

Too bad, 54% of Americans view Hillary negatively
HOW CAN YOU WIN when 54% of Americans DON'T LIKE YOU ?

62% of Americans think Hillary is 'untrustworthy'
That means she's a LIAR, Gil
Hard for a known liar to win the Presidency

PS:

Obama WON the 'white working class' vote in Oregon

Go figure .....

Spirit Ryan, New Castle, PA: '...But one thing is for sure, he'd have the potential to be worse then Carter....;

Carter didn't LIE ABOUT WMDs !!
Geroge Bush did !!
He got us into a stupid unwinnable war
THAT'S the WORST President in History !!

After he's elected President Obama WON'T HAVE SEX IN THE OVAL OFFICE !
That got Slick Willie IMPEACHED !!

You're looking at the TWO WORST PRESIDENTS IN HISTORY

BUSH AND CLINTON WERE THE TWO WORST !!

The 16 years of evil and darkness is lifting

Wait for it, Spirit Ryan

Obama '08
Integrity counts
Character counts

MSierra, SF (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:12 PM)

Hey Molly,

Pass thee dochie to the left hand side and take a puff! Smart people voted for OBAMA! The MEEEEEEEEdia if had to admit that one. And do you HRC people really think she is a good person? Is it the lying, or the selfishnass, uh or the fact that her HUSBAND got the ball rolling for shipping all those (SMART) people in the Appalacian regions jobs overseas. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and she relates to that region? PLEASE.

NUF SAID! OBAMA 08

P.S. Hillary wins in the places where most of the people are related!

Please explain Los Angeles, Ca (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:22 PM)

Posted by Kathy........
Change “can” be a good thing, but only if it is supported by leadership and a proven record. Senator Clinton has worked a lifetime on issues facing both the middle class and issues of national security.
...........................................
Please tell us what she has actually accomplished. Everything she has ever worked on has been a failure....as far as I know

Eileen, Portland, ME (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:24 PM)

That's what her campaign says... I am sorry but they are most dishonest people I have ever seen, so I will wait for the official numbers.

Yola, FF, CT (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:27 PM)

Please say "Yes!" to Chicago style politics, where goals are achieved.

My Wild Irish Rose: Obama!

mamo, BI, WA (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:29 PM)

Hey Molly,

Smart people voted for OBAMA! The MEEEEEEEEdia if had to admit that one. And do you HRC people really think she is a good person? Is it the lying, or the selfishnass, uh or the fact that her HUSBAND got the ball rolling for shipping all those (SMART) people in the Appalacian regions jobs overseas. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and she relates to that region? PLEASE.

NUF SAID! OBAMA 08

P.S. Hillary wins in the places where most of the people are related!

Howdoeshestillhavesupporters/aretheydumbdeafandblind (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:30 PM)

Print That! (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:34 PM)

This is whack. Two questions--

If the Clinton campaign has cash available why don't they pay their bills?

Why would any donor throw money at Hillary's campaign at this point?

SomethingDoesn'tAddUp PleaseClarifyTheseFigures (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:35 PM)

hillary is dumb

cd (Sent Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:37 PM)

Ya congrats Hillary....but you oughta tell Americans the truth....you didn't raise no $10 million in one day....not even close....your own reports confirm this!!!

Once a liar.............

Good Grief!!

Terri (Sent Wednesday, May 21, 2008 4:16 AM)

The $10 million dollar lie. What happened to the $10 mil HRC camp reported April 23rd?

We all knew it was bogus, MSM are you going to step up and call them out on this?

Diane M (Sent Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:20 AM)

Some math here would suggest she is still in the hole!and dependent upon who's money? She won Kentucky whoopeee! that was known long ago break it down per county not so much a win! Obama is the peoples choice no matter how you count the vote,no matter which state.

Go Obama !

feedup in Va. (Sent Wednesday, May 21, 2008 7:43 AM)

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