Challenge: 1 Million Before 10am Press Conferance 10/17

[Razmear]

Just found this press release:
To: POLITICAL EDITORS

Contact: Jesse Benton of the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign, +1-202-246-6363

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign:

In light of the information obtained from yesterday's third quarter filing with the Federal Election Commission, the Ron Paul Presidential Campaign will hold a press conference tomorrow to discuss the finances of Dr. Paul and the other three top-tier candidates.

Who: The Ron Paul Presidential Campaign

What: Breakdown of GOP Presidential fundraising

When: Wednesday, October 17th, 10:00 am

Where: National Press Club, Zenger room

SOURCE The Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign

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It would be great if they could announce that they just broke 1 million in online donations at this press conference.

eb

[austin356]

if we cant do this one we are too too damn weak

[ghemminger]

you mean break 1 Million online - we have probably broke 1 million in total contributions.... Will there be LIVE coverage of this event?

[ronpaul4pres]

you mean break 1 Million online - we have probably broke 1 million in total contributions....

I've seen it posted in several places that online donations are tracked separately from offline donations. If that is the case, then why would the campaign post a graphic of Lady Liberty with the full goal (online + offline donations) online? I think that would work against the online fundraising campaign (showing a combined goal that the campaign doesn't expect the online community to reach). That's demoralizing.

I absolutely do not mean to pick on you in particular, but I'm curious if you would know where the proof of this is?

[partypooper]

you mean break 1 Million online - we have probably broke 1 million in total contributions....

so, the contributions shown are online contributions only? are you sure?

[uncloned21]

From the official RonPaul2008.com mailing list:

"Now it's the start of the final quarter of the primary season. We've set a goal again, and this time, we're letting everyone track our progress throughout the quarter - the first campaign in history to disclose immediately every cent that is raised."

[anewvoice]

I (my wife I should say) just put in $100. Who will match?!

[anewvoice]

$19,500 left to go. We are going to reach a million before the press release!

[OptionsTrader]

I will donate again tonight.

[ksuguy]

I kicked in a $100. Come on guys, we are close to $1 million. Lets get it over the top.

[Cyclone177]

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[lapi7]

Does anyone know what kind of media coverage this press conference will receive?
National? Local? Cable? C-Span? Faux? Or is the MSM going to it delagate to The
Animal Channel or The Golf Network?
Info please...

[SouthernGuy15]

Please keep donating! It would be FANTASTIC if Ron Paul could report that he has raised a million dollars at the press conference!

[TheRothbardian]

Will the press conference be streamed or televised and if so where.

[Razmear]

$10,500 to go.
No idea what the press coverage will be, just saw that campaign press release in a Yahoo News Alert. I'm sure the MSM will be there, but don't know about it being live or streamed.

RP is #4 in Cash On Hand, #3 if you subtract Romney's 17 million debt from his 9 million cash on hand, so I'm pretty sure that's what the announcement will relate to.

eb

[kylejack]

C-SPAN carried the last conference. They'll probably carry this one.

[tnvoter]

From the official RonPaul2008.com mailing list:

"Now it's the start of the final quarter of the primary season. We've set a goal again, and this time, we're letting everyone track our progress throughout the quarter - the first campaign in history to disclose immediately every cent that is raised."

Talk about practicing what you preach, Ron Paul wasn't lying when he said he wants more Transparency in government.

[ksuguy]

Less than 9 grand to go. Let's get this thing over the top before I go to bed!

[Badger4Paul]

Um, I'm not sure how much I've donated. If I over-donate beyond $2300 does it automatically decline it?

[kylejack]

Um, I'm not sure how much I've donated. If I over-donate beyond $2300 does it automatically decline it?

No, they have to refund it back to you when its discovered.

[richk]

Thank you very much for your donation of $50.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

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Cmon guys we can do this!! :)

[Razmear]

Um, I'm not sure how much I've donated. If I over-donate beyond $2300 does it automatically decline it?

They will refund any overage once they find it.
Do you have a wife that can donate?

[wgadget]

Thank you very much for your donation of $50.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

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[steph3n]

Um, I'm not sure how much I've donated. If I over-donate beyond $2300 does it automatically decline it?

no, they will have to do it at HQ manually, You can see how much you gave up to the end of Q3 on fec.gov

[jj111]

Why is it that Fred has raised $4600 from some donors, half going to primary, half going to general election, yet Ron Paul will not take more than $2300 from anyone, and there is no choice to give money to Ron at this time towards the general election?

[pengieh]

Thank you very much for your donation of $250.00 to the Ron Paul 2008 Presidential Campaign.

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[Thunderbolt]

6k more. come on folks! You can join us in emailing myspace folks. I have had a lot of folks already today tell me they donated based on my email. If you can't donate 2k today, at least get other to donate it.

[Thunderbolt]

Here is the link to the Myspace project.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=25583

[Razmear]

Mr. Eric Burke,

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