The average donation was $43.54.
put another way: $1.5 million in 24 hours!
Windfall at Bernie's: Sanders raises $1.5 million in 24 hours
by Dan Merica, CNN, cnn.com -- May 1, 2015
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"This is a remarkable start for Bernie's campaign," said Tad Devine, the campaign's senior adviser. "People across America are yearning for authentic leadership that tells them the truth about what is holding back our nation. Bernie Sanders understands the problems we face."
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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul's campaign announced that it had raised $800,000 a day in. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz's campaign raised $1 million in the first 24-hours of its existence. And Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's campaign raised $1.25 million in its first day.
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Sanders is an outspoken critic of the proliferation of big money in politics. He regularly rails against the Koch Brothers, the Republican uber-donors, and has said that his campaign would be devoid of "billionaires."
At the bottom of his website, underneath the required phrase "Paid For By Bernie 2016," his website proclaims, "Not The Billionaires."
If you want to chip-in to this People-driven Progressive Campaign, the details are here:
Bernie Sanders for Our President: Contribution Match (with new morning match!)
by Dallasdoc -- Apr 30, 2015
Woo hoo! to Daily Kos members for already stepping up for Bernie.
PS. That CNN link also has a Video with Bernie telling Wolf what's what.
No matter how much Wolf tries to stand up for Billionaires.