Warren’s no top-dollar fundraiser pledge includes big caveat
5 years, 2 months ago

Warren’s no top-dollar fundraiser pledge includes big caveat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Dozens of donors enjoyed a white-tablecloth dinner, an open bar and sweeping views of the U.S. Capitol this month when Elizabeth Warren strode on stage to headline a Democratic National Committee fundraiser. While that’s common practice, the money transfers and the fundraisers for the national party committee could undermine Warren’s image as a relentless fighter for the middle class who would rather spend hours taking selfies with supporters than schmoozing with elite donors. “She’s just off-step on this particular point.” Fowler and other Democratic leaders say Warren isn’t being honest about her fundraising plans if she were to become the party’s nominee. “There is not a distinction that you can draw.” Bernie Sanders, Warren’s chief rival for the most liberal wing of the Democratic Party, also is shunning large-dollar fundraisers in the primary. “I will not be forced to make changes in how I raise money,” she said while railing against politicians “going behind closed doors with bazillionaires and corporate executives and lobbyists and scooping up as much money as possible.” Warren campaign spokesman Chris Hayden says she’s avoided special VIP receptions at DNC events, keeping with Warren’s “no special access” for big donors pledge.

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Bernie Sanders reports big fundraising haul in February, setting him up for Super Tuesday
4 years, 10 months ago

Bernie Sanders reports big fundraising haul in February, setting him up for Super Tuesday

LA Times  

Bernie Sanders continues to raise money from small donors at a dizzying clip heading into the key Super Tuesday primaries in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Even on one of the most disappointing days of his campaign this cycle, when Sanders finished far behind former Vice President Joe Biden in South Carolina’s primary Saturday, he broke a personal …

Sanders and Trump surge, Biden rebounds in fundraising race
5 years ago

Sanders and Trump surge, Biden rebounds in fundraising race

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders announced Thursday that his campaign had raised an impressive $34.5 million in the final three months of last year, solidifying him as the quarter’s top fundraiser in the crowded Democratic presidential field. President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign announced Thursday that it had raised $46 million in the fourth quarter and had a campaign bank account of …

Elizabeth Warren Blasts Pete Buttigieg For Wine Cave Fundraiser
5 years ago

Elizabeth Warren Blasts Pete Buttigieg For Wine Cave Fundraiser

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sen. Elizabeth Warren condemned South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg for relying on lavish private fundraisers to finance his presidential bid, sparking a contentious back-and-forth between the two candidates that they have been conducting offstage for weeks. Sen. Elizabeth Warren took on South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg during the presidential debate for his reliance on big …

Sanders, Warren upend how Democrats raise money
5 years, 3 months ago

Sanders, Warren upend how Democrats raise money

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There’s big money in thinking small. Many of the centrist candidates come across as “boring,” said Rufus Gifford, the former finance director for Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign. “It’s the way you talk about your idea and whether people feel it’s real.” Tom Nides, a Democratic donor and former deputy secretary of state under Hillary Clinton, said the dynamic …

Warren relies on small donors to raise $24.6 million
5 years, 3 months ago

Warren relies on small donors to raise $24.6 million

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — Elizabeth Warren raised $24.6 million over the past three months, relying largely on a massive small donor operation to solidify her status as a leading contender for the Democratic presidential nomination. “This means our grassroots movement is in an incredible position — to double down on our investments in grassroots organizing, to keep getting Elizabeth’s plans for …

Warren raises $19.1M, topping Sanders in new fundraising
5 years, 6 months ago

Warren raises $19.1M, topping Sanders in new fundraising

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elizabeth Warren raised $19.1 million in the second quarter, her campaign said Monday, cementing her status in the top tier of Democratic presidential contenders and surpassing Bernie Sanders, her main liberal rival. “To sum it up: We raised more money than any other 100% grassroots-funded campaign,” said Roger Lau, Warren’s campaign manager, said in a glancing reference to …

Elizabeth Warren out-raises Harris, Sanders — turning momentum into money
5 years, 6 months ago

Elizabeth Warren out-raises Harris, Sanders — turning momentum into money

LA Times  

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts raised $19.1 million for her 2020 presidential campaign in the last three months, more than tripling the amount she raised in the first quarter of 2019 — a strong showing of her ability to turn her campaign’s gathering momentum into more robust fundraising even as she forswears high-dollar donors. But Warren out-raised two other key …

Trump campaign raises $30million in first quarter - equal to top two Democratic fundraisers combined
5 years, 8 months ago

Trump campaign raises $30million in first quarter - equal to top two Democratic fundraisers combined

Daily Mail  

President Trump has reportedly raised more than $30million for his reelection bid in the first quarter of 2019 - which is roughly equal to the amount raised by the top two Democratic candidates combined. President Trump raised more than $30million in the first quarter of 2019, a top campaign aide says In the 41 days since he announced his candidacy, …

Sen. Elizabeth Warren raises $6 million in first quarter
5 years, 9 months ago

Sen. Elizabeth Warren raises $6 million in first quarter

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Elizabeth Warren raised $6 million during her first quarter as a presidential candidate, her campaign reported Wednesday, less than some of her rivals but enough to quiet doubts about her ability to stay competitive in the chase for money. Warren also fell short of former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s $9.1 million first-quarter haul and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ …

Elizabeth Warren’s campaign announces $6 million first-quarter haul as it makes huge hires in early states
5 years, 9 months ago

Elizabeth Warren’s campaign announces $6 million first-quarter haul as it makes huge hires in early states

CNN  

CNN — Sen. Elizabeth Warren raised more than $6 million for her presidential bid in the first quarter of 2019 and has $11.2 million in the bank, her campaign announced Wednesday, as advisers tell CNN that Warren is making huge hires in the early states and preparing for a slog to the 2020 Democratic convention. In an email to supporters, …

Elizabeth Warren finance director leaving campaign
5 years, 9 months ago

Elizabeth Warren finance director leaving campaign

CNN  

CNN — Michael Pratt, Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s finance director, is in the process of leaving Warren’s presidential campaign as a result of the senator’s recent decision to swear off soliciting money from wealthy donors during the primaries, according to a Warren campaign aide. The New York Times reported Sunday that Pratt resigned after a Valentine’s Day meeting in …

Sen. Elizabeth Warren makes first major step toward Democratic White House bid
6 years ago

Sen. Elizabeth Warren makes first major step toward Democratic White House bid

LA Times  

Sen. Elizabeth Warren took the first major step toward a White House run Monday, announcing a presidential exploratory committee as she attempts to redefine populism for the left in the age of Donald Trump. “Billionaires and big corporations decided they wanted more of the pie, and they enlisted politicians to cut ’em a fatter slice.” Aside from a few images …

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