Politics
Elections 2012: Obama campaign raises more than $53 million in March
While Romney was slogging through a competitive primary race against former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, Obama has spent his campaign time holding fundraisers at Democratic events in Washington and across the country.
Santorum dropped out of the race last week, clearing the way for Romney to take on the banner of likely nominee and giving Obama and his campaign a clear target to use in political attacks and fundraising appeals.
Obama’s campaign raised roughly US$750 million for his 2008 election effort, but it is concerned by the success of outside groups known as “Super PACs” that can bring in unlimited donations for political ads to tar the president.
Republican Super PACs have fared better in the fundraising battle than their Democratic counterparts.
Messina’s fundraising update earlier this year acknowledged that concern openly, admonishing Obama donors not to wait to tap into their wallets.
His remarks in the video released on Monday had a similar message but were more upbeat.
“We’re all going to have to dig even deeper, work even harder, move even faster. It’s going to take all of us working together,” he said. “If you’ve been waiting to get involved, this is the moment.”
