After the Clinton and Obama campaigns announced their March fundraising totals yesterday, a number of readers asked for that further important level of detail — how much of the haul was for the primary and how much for the general election. Money raised for the general is irrelevant for evaluating how much each campaign has for contesting the remaining primaries.
We’re asking. But so far neither campaign has responded to our queries.
We’ll keep you posted.
Late Update: The Obama campaign has now told us that “almost all” their $40 million is for the primary. Still somewhat vague. They say they’ll have full details when they do the filing in a couple weeks.
Late Update: In case you needed evidence that the protracted race is really taking a toll on some people, we note this email from TPM Reader JK …
Josh
You wrote:
“Money raised for the general is irrelevant for evaluating how much each campaign has for contesting the remaining primaries.”Why you felt the need to say that is once again evidence of bias.
It IS relevant for how much a candidate will have for the general. There is no guarantee or expectation that the same contributors will pony up as much in the general. That is where Clinton’s good judgement shows in saving some for the general.
Perhaps Obama can just put it on his Visa card if he’s the nominee.
