Obama Raises $10 Million After Palin Speech

UPDATE: Barack Obama's campaign met its expected $10 million dollar mark:

Barack Obama's presidential campaign said it raised $10 million Thursday following the Republican National Convention speech by rival John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin.

Obama spokesman Bill Burton said Palin's address, heavily laced with digs at Obama, prompted an outpouring of donations from more than 130,000 donors.

The political impact of Sarah Palin continues to be hazy -- she's clearly revved up the Republican base, and helped McCain's campaign bring in more than $8 million since she was announced as his running mate.

But the Palin pick seems to be having a virtually identical effect on the Democratic base. Activists have frenetically picked apart Palin's record over the last week, and an Obama aide told the Huffington Post that the campaign has raised $8 million since her speech last night "from over 130,000 donors - on pace to hit $10 million by the time John McCain hits the stage tonight."

"Sarah Palin's attacks have rallied our supporters in ways we never expected," the aide said. "And we fully expect John McCain's attacks tonight to help us make our grassroots organization even stronger."

UPDATE: The Republican National Committee says it has raised $1 million since Palin's speech.

Comments

[Adam11]

In Honor of the Community Organizers in America.

also to tell Sarah. Am Sorry for Asking: who is Sarah Palin? and what is Sara Palins record?.

I PAID 50.too Obama Camp.

[allonfla]

I did not watch the speech and have no intentions of ever doing so....I did, however, read many posts from many of Obama's supporters and donated $25.00 last night. That was my first, but not my last donation. I will wait for John McCain to speak, read the reactions - because I will not watch that man lie through his teeth-and then donate AGAIN.

[lincat]

YaY Obama!! Everybody donate tonight everytime McCain says POW. The only thing is I can't bear to watch and listen to this guy so keep track for me.

[alzworld]

Instead of a drinking game, we should have a donation game! Everytime McPander uses the POW card, everyone in for $5!!

[1Smartchik]

You forgot yellow teeth... How come Cindy won't take her husband to the dentist? Yuk mouth, I refuse to look at his comb over and yellow teeth tonight. I no longer watch cable. I only watch Rachel and K O.Oh and I like Roland Martin who is suppose to be on this Saturday or next Saturday, he's good. I hate the rest of them now.

[Myrell002]

This news just made me donate again!

[RCLGuard]

Just donated $100 to Obama because of her speech.

Obama/Biden 08/12!!!

[poropo]

you notice that the corporate media is now on her said, so thas way we have to show them the power of community organier.

[karronna]

I donated $100.00 today

Challenge to all....wha­tever you can...

[MickyD10]

I've been donating $125 each month since April. Tonight I'm doubling that.

[whit4brains]

I sent in another $25 this morning...­but I also contacted my local democratic headquarters and volunteered to drive people to the polls on election day...plus anything else I can help out with.

Obama/Biden '08
The change I believe in!!!

[sydney01]

Thank you for your efforts...­and for sharing the idea!

[YouDisgustMe]

good job!! thanks for offering to drive people to the polls!

[Bob009]

great deed....ha­ts off to you.

[scrutiny]

Great idea, I already donate, but I will volunteer to drive people to the polls.

[PLT23]

I LOVE IT!

[gracie628]

donating.. one of those things I've been meaning to do... after Klondike Barbie's show last night I got out my checkbook!

[dkirk08]

I was so angry watching Palin that I called our local Obama office and my husband and I volunteered on the spot... I have never been so angry at a political speech (and this is after 8 years of BUSH/CHENEY mind you...) and I have never been so offended as a woman.... God help us all of they get elected for a third Bush term....

[Seaglass]

I was a proud donor to Obama's campaign today; you bet it was in direct response to Palin's speech last night.

[morequalifiedmom]

Yeah, Sarah P. must have forgetten that us folks that actually appreciate community organizers have wallets too. I donated again, and my folks (which are not in the "Walmart Mom demographic and are way above the "hockey-mom demographic) just donated again.

[pilotsknob]

Best news I've heard today....b­ut it doesn't surprise me. Palin's speech was disturbing. There is no way I want this wacko to be a heartbeat from the presidency. I'm getting my checkbook out right now.

[notthistime]

100% on point.

No way should this wacko be in the White House.

[barackobama4prez]

GO DEMOCRATS!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 2008-2016!

[Muzikal203]

Gotta love community organizing. . .

[margardner]

My donation on it's way in honor of the misfits McCain and Palin.

[biglover]

Amen to Obama Supporters. Keep donating the bucks whenever you can.

[canuk21]

Palin's speech last night prompted me to head to Obama's site to donate to his campaign as well. I was totally disgusted with the blatant lies and lack of substance. As a Canadian, I will not be able to support the democratic ticket with a vote, but I thought perhaps some cash would help the cause. Unfortunately I found that I had to be a US Citizen in order to donate. The results of this election will impact on Canadians dramatically, just as the failed policies of the current administration have effected us. I wish there was a way I could help!

[Rachey]

I am a Canadian also, and to get around this barrier if you have friends, family, or love ones that lives there, you can ask them to buy stuff on his web site.