The Political Chase

Update on Clinton fundraising

Chris in comments helps clarify Hillary Clinton’s fundraising confusion:

Yes, you did misunderstand the e-mails. Clinton raised far more than $3 million in March.

Clinton raised $6 million online just from March 1 through March 6 alone (you can check bloomberg.com which shows the story with the quoted figure).

I do agree that the e-mails are rather confusing as to what the time period is for the $3 million goal, but my understanding is the goal was to raise $3 million from the evening of March 28 through March 31.

The Bloomberg piece Chris references states:

Clinton raised $4 million online after her victories this week and has raised $6 million so far this month, her campaign announced today.

I have to wonder how many people perceived Hillary being as financially strapped as her emails indicated. Giving the impression that the campaign was struggling to just meet $3 million for the month is a double-edged sword. Some would empty their pockets when presented such a tale of woe, and others would view it as a hopeless cause. My guess is, it would be more harmful than helpful.