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Mitt Romney raised more money in Michigan than Obama

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Jul 31, 2020
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney raised more money in Michigan between April and June than did President Barack Obama.
In fact, according to a reportfrom the Lansing State Journal, Romney bested Obama $884,124 to $393,428. Romney is the presumptive front runner for the GOP nomination for president.
While the son of former Michigan Gov. George Romney raised more cash in Michigan, Obama still raised more money that all the Republican candidates for president combined. He raised $46 million in the quarter.
Bill Ballenger, editor of Inside Michigan Politics, says that Obama has an “edge” in Michigan in 2012. He noted that no Republican candidate has carried Michigan since 1988. But he did put caution in his prediction noting that the outcome would rely in part on the GOP nominee.
Also of interest is the number of small dollar amount donors feeding the political machines. Of the money Obama raised, 47 percent came from donors giving $200 or less. The GOP field breaks out as follows:
Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann raised the largest share of her second-quarter funds – nearly two-thirds – from small-dollar contributions, according to the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics. Texas Rep. Ron Paul, GOP businessman Herman Cain and former Rep. Newt Gingrich also are fueling their campaigns largely with small-dollar donations. Romney, by contrast, got just 6 percent of his second-quarter funds in small chunks.
Dexter Cooke

Dexter Cooke

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Dexter Cooke is an economist, marketing strategist, and orthopedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience crafting compelling narratives that resonate worldwide. He holds a Journalism degree from Columbia University, an Economics background from Yale University, and a medical degree with a postdoctoral fellowship in orthopedic medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dexter’s insights into media, economics, and marketing shine through his prolific contributions to respected publications and advisory roles for influential organizations. As an orthopedic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive knee replacement surgery and laparoscopic procedures, Dexter prioritizes patient care above all. Outside his professional pursuits, Dexter enjoys collecting vintage watches, studying ancient civilizations, learning about astronomy, and participating in charity runs.
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