A dollar here, a dollar there....

Is money really everything? With the filing of the financial reports on Sunday by the Democratic presidential candidates with the Federal Election Commission, show Clinton had $10.3 million in debts at the start of the month and only about $9 million cash on hand for the primaries. Obama on the other hand reported having $42 million for the primary. With Pennsylvania being a huge swing state, cash at the ready for ads, and rallies, is a huge advantage.

Hillary’s financial struggles pose yet another obstacle to her campaign, after the Bosnia incident. She seeks to end the primary season with all victories as she, trails Obama in delegates, states won and popular votes. With this much of a head start Obama’s superior fundraising and money on hand, he is sure to roll through the primaries and defeat Hillary.

The money spent in last month ensured that Obama had to undertake an expensive April campaign in Pennsylvania in order to bump Hillary. He has spent at least twice as much as Clinton and cut into her lead. As we all know, Pennsylvania votes on Tuesday and will decide where the election goes from here.

The race for the Democratic primary has been full of slander, heresy and racist remarks. Now more then ever, as the end comes nearer, do we hear brutal attacks on character and a bevy of ads and slogans. The candidate with the most money will win however they need some left, as well as more endorsements to battle the growing pot of John McCain.

Works Cited:

http://news.aol.com/elections/story/_a/obama-shows-strong-cash-advantage/20080421074609990001?icid=100214839x1200442588x1200016666