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    I would be extremely surprised if it were that low.  I've heard about that number being told to people, but if true that would have to be receipts to date, not the quarter total.  Dean has had some big $$$ fundraisers, several "bat" fundraising drives, no doubt got a surge of dollars from the Gore endorsement, and will get a few million from the final fundraising push.  I'd say it would be hard for him to come in below $15M, and could make $20M.

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    by CA Pol Junkie on Thu Dec 25, 2003 at 02:36:46 AM PDT

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      Well, we shall see.

      I think my source is strong.

      Don't be disappointed.  It's still a helluva' quarter...

      by Bob Johnson on Thu Dec 25, 2003 at 02:38:46 AM PDT

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        This wouldn't surprise me.  I've been thinking for a while we'll see a dropoff in Q4.  The bats have been notoriously slow to grow this quarter, and I think some magic has been worked to keep them successful.  

        The support seems to be there, but it's been coming from a new crowd - knowledgable long-time Dems.  These folks are less likely to be sucked in by the bat, and the poor schmoes like me (amazing how many of us are unemployed) can't afford to keep hittin' it...especially at Christmas time.  

        So, my assessment:  The campaign's still growing, but the money's coming from different, more cautious avenues.  We're starting to look more traditional.  I dread the Jan. 15 headlines, though:  Clark matches Dean fundraising!  Clark stuns establishment!  etc...

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        by switzerblog on Thu Dec 25, 2003 at 05:36:14 AM PDT

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        It would surprise me too.  My source in the campaign said that, while my hopeful guess of $20 million - $25 million was high, it had been a good quarter.  I don't think they'd consider it good if they were heading toward the same numbers Clark's campaign has been floating.

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        by deminva on Thu Dec 25, 2003 at 12:41:30 PM PDT

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      I think Bob is having us on.  ;)

      Because numbers being mentioned in December are bigger, even if one discounts some of what is heard....and there are the houseparties Dec 30, I've lost track of how many even, thousands.

      The early word for October ws 5M, before opt out.

      by Marisacat on Thu Dec 25, 2003 at 02:39:26 AM PDT

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