We did it!! We hit the million mark! (Clark04.com)

edited to brag about my great restraint in not adding the ten thousand exclamation marks that I felt in my heart when I posted that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:-)

Thanks for the good wishes.

Rock! :bounce:

post-NH

break out the cheetos!

Just kidding. Congratulations!

And other nice people.

Thank you to all those generous Clark supporters (and others) who have opened up your checkbooks to help this great human being compete in a very tough primary process.



Wes Clark. He will make an extraordinary American President.

WTG! That is awesome news! I wonder how high it will go by tomorrow night? How fantastic for Wes Clark's campaign! Go Clark!

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I hope he gets lots more.

Question - would this be considered our first real quarter of fundraising? (I read that somewhere and want to verify it)

Go, Wes, go!

"Question - would this be considered our first real quarter of fundraising? (I read that somewhere and want to verify it)"

Yup.

Here's a related thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=40782

And a source:

http://www.salon.com/news/wire/2003/12/29/dean_clark/index.html

Enjoy!

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"Dec. 29, 2003 | WASHINGTON (AP) -- Aided by aggressive Internet campaigns, Democratic presidential candidates Howard Dean and Wesley Clark raised the most money in the final quarter of 2003, according to preliminary estimates.
...
Clark, the retired Army general who entered the race in September, will have raised between $10 million and $12 million in the fourth quarter, for a total of almost $15 million since becoming a candidate.

Clark will get an additional bump after the New Year with an estimated $3.7 million worth of federal matching money, while Dean has declined public funds. All the other candidates, except Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, will also receive federal matching funds after Jan. 1.

By raising almost as much money as Dean in the third quarter and accepting federal matching funds, Clark should be financially competitive with Dean in the near term."

Let's leave it in the dust in fact.

Double that sucker!

and you didn't have to mortgage any houses to do it.:)

Just kidding.

Probably wouldn't get much for them anyhow.

I'm sure that they could use the the freeper parts for studies in primate comparative evolution. :-)

Gov Dean raises money, a few of us Clark supporters might need 2nd mortgages to keep our donations flowing to compete. :-)

Thanks to all who donated!

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DTH

Can't wait to see the numbers after the house parties. Clark supporters :yourock:

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Wes is an incredible gift to the Democratic party. He'll make the Republicans play defense for the first time in their lives on national security and patriotism and he's been an incredibly quick study on domestic issues. And his heart is unquestionably in the right place. What he needs more than anything from us is money, folks. He's been paying us back with a kick-ass performance on the campaign trail. He's working his tail off, not taking any shit from the media and keeping the rhetorical pressure up on BushCo. Let's keep up the good work.

GO CLARK!!!!!!

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I think my Hubby needs to donate $250 before the end of the matching period as a celebration!

Of course, he's not here right now... But that's ok, his credit card is... :evilgrin:

How thoughtful of him! :)

https://secure.clark04.com/

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GO DEMS!!!!

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That happened quick too! :)

and more than 24 hours to go! And all of the house parties tonight, too! I love it! And after being lucky enough to meet the General yesterday, I am more convinced than ever that he deserves every penny we can give him.

GO WES!

energize a bunch of people who have never contributed a dollar to any candidate in their lives. Prior to Clark, I have never given a dime to anyone, and I don't think I'm alone.

I've only previously given to grassroots causes and organizing.

Was Wellstone...

Speaking of great men.

is that of Russ Feingold. See, I love men of integrity who want to help us to make this country the best it can be!

:) First time I ever contributed was to Draft Clark and again when he announced. Guess it's time to dig deeper for this go round. The more the better ;)

I just made my second donation to Clark tonight. I have donated time and energy in the past, but this is first time I have been motivated to open my wallet for a candidate. It is a wonderful thing to see the Democrats (as a whole) raising enough to actually compete with the pub money machine.

Though some of us are giving to that other guy

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DemEx

:hi:

Way to go!

I was on the site a few hours ago to make a donation and it was $30 K away! I'm sooooo happy!
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The first time I checked it this morning it was under $900,000. Now it's at $1,025,884! And the house parties are just getting underway!

GO WES GO!!!!

Nice show!

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I've heard 10 to 12 mil, but is that old news, what ya think?

but I keep hearing that his numbers will be around $15 million once the matching funds come in after the first of the year. That would be awesome, but even if he ends up at 10 million, that is an amazing total for his first complete quarter of fundraising!

I have a feelin its going to be to the high side of that estimate.

:)

Congratulations everybody!!

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My new favorite quote. From todays Native American Times endorsement:

http://www.nativetimes.com/index.asp?action=displayarticle&article_id=3445
"If words are a person’s bond and actions even more telling, then Clark is the clear choice from a Native and non-Native American perspective. If our country truly seeks peace, it will need a proven peacemaker."

is just altogether beautiful. It made me as happy as this million bucks. :)

This was one of the most beautifully written pieces I have seen in a long time.

From one of my fav flicks, The Outlaw Josey Wales

to Wes Clark! Thanks. I also love that film -- the best Eastwood western.

I wish I had more, but I'm going to work my butt off down here in NM!!!!

You always see contributions being posted on the blog but the Clark campaign doesn't run as many "bat-like" events as the Dean campaign does so it's pretty hard to tell. I'm aware of at least $1.7 in online events that I've sort of tracked since Halloween but the actual number is just a guess.

Anybody?

Time for a :beer:

from a solid Dean-ABB supporter :)

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

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GO WES!

Dammit, I've already given up to the limit so I can't celebrate by sending another check. er... of course I could give some cash to a non-political friend that doesn't give campaign donations to donate to Wes... hmmmm... :evilgrin: (excuse me while I duck under the camouflage netting... heh heh ;)).

Proves we have a pretty strong field of candidates

Too fast with the mouse...

"Wednesday is the last day of the first primary - the fundraising primary. December 31 is the deadline to contribute to the Clark campaign in this quarter. Many pundits look at these year-end fundraising numbers as the first way to see how much support Wes Clark has. These will be the last fundraising numbers that will be public before the crucial early-state primaries."

http://www.clark04.com/

I may have to give again.
Tonight.

Clark gives me the creeps!

You're running around all the threads that mention Clark depositing this ... um ... message. That is creepy. Or is that 'freepy'?


Welcome to DU. :hi:


Wes Clark. He will make an extraordinary American President.

By the way Wesley Clark is awesome.

He doesn't seem to have an idea of his own.

You're just being a freeper POS? Methinks the later.

I'm new to this, what do you mean.

slinging one-liners with no facts or evidence to back up what you're saying etc. Just the usual BS. Bringing nothing to the table.

I try to bring my own experience in to this and you get upset! How many Generals have you met? Do you understand the ego and politics that comes with making the rank of General? Of the Generals I worked with, it was easy to spot the good ones and the bad ones.

LOL

I don't recall saying Clark was a bad one! You need to get out more often.

I've met probably over 100 generals in all service branches. I worked personally in the offices of quite a few Air Force flag officers, including 1 4-Star: Gen. Charles Gabriel (USAF), 2 3-stars: Lt Gen Marcus Anderson, Lt Gen Kenneth Peek, and 2 2-stars: Maj Gen Norman Campbell, Maj Gen Pat Smothermon.

I'd say that I have a bit of experience with their "type" -- whatever that means.

So what is your point!

and Wes Clark is better than any of them. He'll make an extraordinary American President.

Thanks for stopping by.

Made about as much sense.

You come in as a new member and the only things you have to say are a few unsubstantiated cheap shots at ONE of the candidates? It doesn't bring you any good will. Most of us are open to honest criticism but an honest critique usually includes some INFORMATION to support a slam. Not a drive-by one-liner.



Wes Clark. He will make an extraordinary American President.

It's not a cheap shot. You are way too sensitive. It is a simple observation based on my time dealing with these high ranking officers.

No one can rain on your parade tonight, just as no one can rain on ours at Deanland. We all did great tonight, and both camps are showing the strength of the Democratic party! This is definitely a night to be united in our enthusiasm and hope for a Bush-free future!!!

GO DEMS!!!:yourock:

Welcome to DU!:hi:

What a beautiful thing! Now, let's see if we can get the vote out for the General in both Washoe and Clark (!) county, here in NV.

I'm doing what I can... People here respond well.

This feels very good, going into 2004.

Congrats to all of you!

(And we'll just let the mods deal with other things going on...)

"Wednesday is the last day of the first primary - the fundraising primary. December 31 is the deadline to contribute to the Clark campaign in this quarter. Many pundits look at these year-end fundraising numbers as the first way to see how much support Wes Clark has. These will be the last fundraising numbers that will be public before the crucial early-state primaries."

http://www.clark04.com/

Good for you!

I noticed that the Gov is really rocking over on his BFA bat. Very nice work. Democrats kick ass! :toast:

Congrats on Dean's fund raising success, and on
Conyers' endorsement. Conyers is so damn great.

Our next big celebration will be when we win the nomination, and after that it's party time at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue!

Congrats to all Clark supporters.....things continue to head in the right direction for the General.........

General Clark is not my first choice but he'd make a fine President and would have my support in the general election if that's how things turn out.

Busholini! Reserve that moving van NOW!

$25 more. A pricey Christmas, so I can't give more now.

This is the first time in my life I've donated to a campaign. And if Clark hadn't entered, I almost certainly wouldn't have donated until the primaries were over. Dean is fine, but he wasn't the candidate for me. Kerry is great, but his campaign was too weak to prop up with my wages (such as they are).

I'm down $415 total for the year, and Clark04 is $415 richer.

And whoever wins, I regret not a penny.

That's the best I can do right now.

Hey!
They gave a transaction number after this donation.
That's new, right?


Love ya General.
Thank you so much for vowing to enforce voting rights:
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/30/politics/campaigns/30CLAR.html


http://www.clark04.com/

"Thank you for choosing to make a generous financial contribution to our campaign. We promise not to let you down."

...to congratulate Clark supporters on this accomplishment. It is a gracious act.

Let's double that baby...

"These will be the last fundraising numbers that will be public before the crucial early-state primaries."

feel if Clark is not nominated, your money was wasted.
With Dean's overwhelming lead so far which does not show any signs of tapering off, we all realistic folks know Dean will easily win the nomination.

Yes, your Clark dollars would be better spent on Dean to help defeat the real opponent, Bush*co. But, look at it this way...you are definately helping the unemployment numbers stay lower by employing all those nice people in Clark campaign.

So, all is not lost for Clark supporters. No need to run for Xanax or Prozac just yet.

If Dean's such a cinch you have no worries, eh?

}(

a days knowing Dean's lead is holding firm. By the way my favorite cousin's name is Myra, so I can't help having a soft spot in my heart for you.

She's really your favorite cousin?

It was a positive pro-Clark thread with good rapport among various candidates' supporters, and you had to toss in some obnoxious baloney.

A sincere question: what possesed you to do it? At what point did you say--"Aw, look how purty, these naive Clark supporters. Let me toss in a stinkbomb and see what happens."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=41835&mesg_id=43806&page=

There ya go. The future of political repartee from a Clark supporter perspective.

I think there might be a few people left who don't have you on ignore yet.

Sid

Here's the e-mail I just got:

"Thank you very much for your generous contribution of $50.00 to the
Clark for President campaign. Your financial support will help Wes Clark
spread his vision for New American Patriotism across the country and
get our nation back on track.

We need a change in leadership in America. With your continued
support, Wes Clark will help to revitalize our economy and make our nation
safer and stronger by defeating George W. Bush next November.

If you haven't already, I encourage you to sign up as a Clark Recruiter
(http://recruiters.clark04.com/) so you can encourage your friends,
family, and associates to contribute to the Clark campaign while being
recognized for your efforts.

Again, thank you for your contribution to Clark for President. We
appreciate your generosity and support."

Sincerely,
Eli Segal
Chairman
Clark for President, Inc


I know that makes you feel better.

:evilgrin:

Doing his best to associate Clark supporters with a freeper poser. This is--what?--your fifth, sixth post?

You've learned the propaganda arts well. Keep repeating the lies. They will become truth eventually.

Thanks for the inspiration :)

Good enough excuse to kick this news. GO Clark!

Still, since I had a bit extra in my paycheck due to overtime, I sent in $50 today rather than my usual $25 each payday.