Bachmann Beats Romney In Last Three Months Of Fundraising

April 2nd, 2011 (3) Posted By Pat Dollard.

Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., raised a combined total of $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2011, outgaining presumed presidential contender Mitt Romney who raised $1.9 million over the same period.

Bachmann’s political action committee, MichelePAC, raised $500,000 while her Congressional reelection fund took in $1.7 million. The funds raised for her Congressional reelection could be transferred to any federal campaign, including one for president.

Bachmann is a formidable fundraiser. The Washington Post recently ranked her the top fundraiser in the House during the 2009-2010 election cycle. This latest fundraising haul, coupled with her frequent visits to Iowa and New Hampshire, show she may be moving closer to a presidential run, and that she may have the financial backing to sustain a campaign.

Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, raised $3 million during the first quarter but the majority was raised through his Campaign for Liberty. Since it is a 501 c(4) non-profit, its funds couldn’t be transferred to a potential presidential campaign.

Like Bachmann, much of Paul’s fundraising comes from smaller donations made by many individuals showing that both candidates may have a grassroots fundraising advantage.

Fox News’ Carl Cameron Contributed to this report.

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  • Chuck O

    Who cares about Romney? If the GOP wants to win, then why run the same jackass losers that couldn’t make the cut back in ’08? All this talk about Romney, Huckabee, and Palin makes me think GOP wants to lose right out of the gate.

    That’s why I support the 3rd party. The GOP couldn’t find a beer in a liquor store.

  • derised1

    I’m on Team Palin. She’s the only one who has a big enough base of supporters who will volunteer for her and help Sarah raise serious dollars.

    I think she’ll be able to match Obama or come close. Sarah hasn’t been aggressive at fundraising for her SarahPac unlike Bachmann and Romney (that’s a lot of what they’re doing now). In fact, Sarah has been raising money for charities and other candidates.

    Romney is hamstrung by RomneyCare, his past w/ Bain Capital, and a number of damaging issues. Romney is Mr. GOP Establishment – what we need to get away from if you want change from the disastrous rode we’re on.

    Bachmann’s Townhall announcing her potential run generated little interest from grassroots and was a poor production from I heard. House Members just don’t get elected to POTUS – not enough executive or policy experience.

    • derised1

      Typo should read “disastrous ride” above.

      I agree with Palin on the issues. She alone stood with Jan Brewer at their conference defending Arizona. She was the first major politician to talk about “death panels” and against the Ground Zero Mosque.

      Plus she knows energy issues like nobody’s business. We need someone in the White House who will focus on energy like a laser beam – Palin’s the only one who will do that (and make the right choices)

      Don’t listen to the Media and pundits. If they were so sure Palin would lose, they wouldn’t talking about her and attacking her 24/7 all these years later.