Obama raises more money than Romney in Ann Arbor, but not in Michigan
Barack Obama has collected $243,603 for his re-election campaign from donors in the Ann Arbor area, more than anywhere else in Michigan, the Detroit Free Press reported.
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Mitt Romney, left, and Barack Obama.
That may not come as a surprise, given the area’s reputation for liberalism. University of Michigan employees alone have donated $65,000, the newspaper reported. A database allows users to search donations by community or by individual donor.
Through the end of February, the most recent period available, Obama's likely Republican rival, Mitt Romney, had raised $2 million in Michigan, compared with Barack Obama’s $1.6 million. The president had far outpaced Romney nationally, however, having raised $157 million to Romney’s $74 million.
And Ann Arbor donors were not all for Obama. Romney had raised nearly $50,000 in the area.
Comments
JBurdock
Thu, Apr 19, 2012 : 1:27 a.m.
Protest at the Henry Ford in Dearborn 4/18/2012, during visit by President Obama. As many as 100 anti-Obama demonstrators rallied outside the Henry Ford Museum this afternoon as President Obama's helicopter wheeled overhead and delivered him to a campaign fundraiser inside the museum. Holding signs that said "We're fed up," two women who said they organized the event handed out T-shirts they paid for. "We're two moms, and we're fed up. We just want to thank everybody for coming out," said Patty McMurray, 49, of Birmingham, speaking through a bullhorn. "Come to our next rally, please. Don't wait until November." Dr. David Janda, an orthopedic surgeon from Ann Arbor and longtime conservative activist, said that if the Supreme Court allows the Affordable Care Act, "my last day of caring for patients will be December 31 of 12012. I took an oath to do no harm. I believe with Obamacare, harm will be inflicted on every family in our country." The group stuck small American flags in the grass along Oakwood Blvd. outside the museum as police kept a cordon around the nearby Greenfield Village grounds.
u812
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:32 p.m.
the Rich love the recession they get richer and rest, get less, and fight over it, wow the republican's are sitting back and laughing
Carole
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 10:46 a.m.
I think all these funds raised by the candidates should go towards the US deficit instead of going into political ads that are mostly disgusting and really contain anything of particular interest. Especially those "bashing" ads - they just have to go.
Unusual Suspect
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:04 p.m.
Well, indirectly, money going to elect Romney will contribute to the effort to reduce debt, while money going to help elect Obama will contribute to the effort to increase it.
grimmk
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 4:15 a.m.
We are a spot of blue in a sea of red.
Peter
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 2:41 a.m.
Liberalism is not progressivism, hope that helps.
Maxwell
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 2:25 p.m.
Teddy Roosevelt was was destructive to America?
Unusual Suspect
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 11:06 a.m.
"Liberalism is not progressivism" Maybe, but they are equally destructive to the country.
Maxwell
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 3:56 a.m.
You are correct - that's why I have a warm spot in my heart for progressive liberals!
joe.blow
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:31 a.m.
Wow, Liberal RICHEY RICH AA could only give Obama 200K. That's kind of sad.
Maxwell
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 4 a.m.
Kind of funny - it OK to cast dispersions against rich liberals but its class warfare if one casts dispersions against rich conservatives. Wonder how that works?
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:37 a.m.
Hopefully all the libs will enjoy having a real President in the White House in January. That will start the year off right and get this country on the road to recovery.
grimmk
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 4:18 a.m.
Hate to break it to you, but there is a REAL President in the White House now. You may not like him, but he deserves your respect. He is the President of the United States. Failure to do so is unpatriotic. And I would hate to think that you didn't love our country.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:02 a.m.
Gotta go put the grand kids to bed. You all have a great night...it was fun and entertaining...Good Night.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:58 a.m.
Give me some positive reasons.
Elijah Shalis
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:57 a.m.
I think you should be on OUR side Pickforddick. I think you should change sides.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:51 a.m.
Sorry dairy...don't put any money on it...I would hate to see you lose.
dairy6
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:48 a.m.
yes we really enjoy it. too bad it wont be a republican. can you say delusional?
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:22 a.m.
I sure am looking forward to having President Romney taking control of this country and making it respectable again.
Elijah Shalis
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:25 a.m.
I thought Smietanka was more down to earth, he had a cooler party actually and was more honorable which is prolly why the Repubs voted for him and he won.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:53 a.m.
I love that story elijah......thanks for sharing...now that is a down to earth guy...wouldn't you agree?
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:48 a.m.
Do you sincerely believe the Dems are leading you to the promised land? I hope not.
Elijah Shalis
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:46 a.m.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/16/mitt-romney-seamus_n_1429925.html Has the latest about Seamus the Irish Setter. You should learn how Romney treats his dog. You know I used to be a College Republican before I saw the light. Anyway I campaigned for Republican John Smietanka for the office of Michigan Attorney Gen in 1998 in the Primary and he was running against George Scott Romney, brother of Mitt Romney. I remember on the night of the Convention going from Smietanka's campaign and saw G Scott Romney and his backers, all wealthy businessmen smoking cigars, literally all of them, had to be 40 rich guys smoking cigars. Luckily Smietanka won the Primary and Michigan was saved from Romney disaster, the reg Repubs were having none of it. I meet Candice Miller, Engler a 2nd time and Sen Abraham and worked for them to. Something happened to the Rep Party in 2000 and it went off the deep end.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:44 a.m.
Well we shall see in November......sorry for your loss.
dairy6
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:41 a.m.
Sorry forgot to finish my post. republican party WORST PARTY EVER!
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:39 a.m.
Laugh until November......enjoy !!!
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:38 a.m.
Could you show us that story please?
dairy6
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:38 a.m.
Still cant stop laughing. You Repubs are getting more delusional by the day. President Romney. respectable? LOL!
Elijah Shalis
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:30 a.m.
There is a new story where Romney admits that putting his dog Seamus on the roof of the car, driving 70mph 1000 miles and scaring the dog to the point where he defecates and is hosed off WAS A MISTAKE. The dog upon arriving disapeared into the woods and was never seen again running for his life. This story was given to the media by Romney's son whom witnessed it.
David Briegel
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:25 p.m.
No chicken in every pot for the TeaPublicons. A Car Elevator for every Beach Home!! It's the charitable thing to do!!
Unusual Suspect
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 11:11 a.m.
"you got nothing positive" Speaking of nothing positive, every Briegelism posted on this site has nothing but negative feedback from other users.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:25 a.m.
dairy cows? Very sweet.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:23 a.m.
Really... and so could you.
Goober
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:23 a.m.
Huh? What's a TeaPublicon?
dairy6
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:20 a.m.
"I could understand Bush when he spoke." LOL. really dude?
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:19 a.m.
Your party seems to be going down hill and gaining speed at it.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:17 a.m.
I could understand Mr Bush when he spoke, that's the difference.
dairy6
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:16 a.m.
what a surprise! same old comments from the usual suspects. republican party WORST PARTY EVER!
Elijah Shalis
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:57 p.m.
Pickforddick- George W Bush used a Teleprompter to and he still couldn't speak.
David Briegel
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:40 p.m.
Like I said, you got nothing positive! The socialism claim is so lame. Everyone knows we live in a Corporatocracy! The OPPOSITE of socialist. The corp keep their profits and socialize their losses through the use of their hired hands in govt!
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:34 p.m.
Your man has a deplorable record and a hard time talking without a teleprompter but he has the socialist who want something for nothing supporting him. You must be very proud of him.
Maxwell
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:04 p.m.
"The unemployment rate amongst blacks is higher than it has ever been, yet they love the guy. Jewish people voted for him in droves while he buddies up with the Iranians who want them removed from the face of the earth." So is it safe to assume what you're saying is if it wasn't for the Blacks and Jews then Obama wouldn't get elected? Because they're stupid? What? What is one supposed to glean here? "He could have spoken up and difussed the Trayvon issue and he remained silent while Black Panthers, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton fanned the flames of race." In case you missed it there where plenty of people of all races who were appalled with the fact that an unarmed kid - and yes a 17 year old no matter height, weight or choice of sportswear is a kid in my book - was gunned down in circumstances that clearly provided no justification. "I thought he was supposed to bring us together. And you wonder why most of Michigan gave more money to Romney?" More money does not mean more contributors, it just means bigger contributions.
Maxwell
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 3:10 a.m.
Obama was pretty clear where he stood on the issue - http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2012/0323/Obama-on-Trayvon-Martin-death-a-time-of-soul-searching-for-all-of-us-video As for me drawing my own conclusions on your statement - since you won't elaborate I have and it is not favorable to you.
Mike
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 2:02 a.m.
"So is it safe to assume what you're saying is if it wasn't for the Blacks and Jews then Obama wouldn't get elected? Because they're stupid? What? What is one supposed to glean here?" You tell me Maxwell, draw your own conclusion. "In case you missed it there where plenty of people of all races who were appalled with the fact that an unarmed kid - and yes a 17 year old no matter height, weight or choice of sportswear is a kid in my book - was gunned down in circumstances that clearly provided no justification." Thanks for making my point that the great uniter was silent while racial tensions were escalated by race hustlers. I'm not drawing any conclusions regarding the guilt or innocence of the shooter but I do think it was avoidable. That doesn't get Obama off the hook for allowign this thing to flare up and the news medai to play with the facts. This will be resolved in court but the President missed a great opportunity to show us how he could use his position and race to allow cooler heads to prevail. Why do you think he did that?
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:02 p.m.
This just proves the obvious......A2 will bet on a dead horse.....pitiful !!!
Mike
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 9:43 p.m.
I'm sure President Obama will donate what he doesn't spend on his re-election campaign to help reduce the 16 trillion in debt we all now face. There isn't enough money in the world to bail us out and if we don't change course it may be too late. The unemployment rate amongst blacks is higher than it has ever been, yet they love the guy. Jewish people voted for him in droves while he buddies up with the Iranians who want them removed from the face of the earth. Reverend Wright married him, baptised his children, and preached to him for 20 years; if my pastor said the type of hate filled vitriol that man spews forth it wouldn't take me 20 years to distrance myself from him; it would be less than 20 minutes. Our government has grown at an unprecidented rate along with our debt and people love this guy. He could have spoken up and difussed the Trayvon issue and he remained silent while Black Panthers, Jesse Jackson, and Al Sharpton fanned the flames of race. I thought he was supposed to bring us together. And you wonder why most of Michigan gave more money to Romney?
Unusual Suspect
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 11:16 a.m.
"No offense but their is no country named Nam " There was also no "Rev War. "that wasn't a war to protect the US but really a war of Imperialism and your service only benefited corporations not the country. " You are disgusting.
Elijah Shalis
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:20 a.m.
I am sorry it is not a VFW Post, it is American Legion Auxiliary 550 Durkee-Seager in Onsted Lenawee MI. He to was of course a descendant of Vice Major Nathan Durkee.
Elijah Shalis
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:16 a.m.
I am sorry for my comment about your service in Vietnam, my friends and the Sons of the Am Revolution would not like it. I value your service but I genuinely feel the Repubs threw the military under the bus on that one. They saw the British Empire collapse and thought hey now its our turn. In case your curious my great great great grandfather Vice Major Nathan Durkee lived in Washington County NY and was a member of the militia and was a scout leader in the Rev War. It was he that scouted out Fort Ticonderoga so that Green could take it at night at a point of weakness in the fortification. He also served at the Battle of Saratoga and was given a commission for the rank of Vice Major and retired in 1810 but came back to volunteer during the War of 1812. He was legendary in Washington County and without his service Fort Ticonderoga would have been more difficult if not impossible to take with Green's small force. I have two other great great grandfathers that service in the Rev War. My Great uncle that died in WW1, was the first Michigan casualty in the war and lead the charge over the trenches which must have taken great courage. That is why the VFW Hall in Western Lenawee County is named after him and there is a photo of him there. So I did not serve, I wanted to and met with a recruiter and got a high score on the test but my adoptive parents REFUSED to let me serve and I went to college. I mean they absolutely refused to let me join. I had settled on joining a tank unit because I admired Gen Patton and loved tanks. My birth family which I am still close to, fought with great courage and made key military victories possible and there aren't many descendants of Vice Major Nathan Durkee alive today in case your wondering. I think they would contest your feeling that their descendant has no voice.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:30 a.m.
I am so sorry........I missed the part where your leader served, please advise.
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:28 a.m.
Elijah.....I respect your uncle but that doesn't mean you can ride his coat tails.
Elijah Shalis
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:18 a.m.
Pickforddick- I have no sympathy for my great uncles death in WW1 in France? There is a VFW Hall named after him in Lenawee County. I suggest you go in there and bad mouth him in front of the VFW members.
Elijah Shalis
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:16 a.m.
Pickforddick Romney avoided the draft in France doing so called missionary work living in a castle. W Bush was a War dodger and went AWOL in the Texas National Guard. So your leaders by your comments have no right to participate.
jcj
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:10 a.m.
David Why won't you discus Oblabla's "service"?
Pickforddick
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:01 a.m.
Elijah......you haven't served so don't expect any sympathy.
Elijah Shalis
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:55 p.m.
Oh I didn't realize we lived in a Fascist country where only people whom served in the military can be involved in politics. My family served and fought so I have rights. My grandfather served in Korea and my great uncle was the first Michigan casualty in WW1 and my Great Great Great Grandfather Vice Major Nathan Durkee fought in the Rev War and War of 1812. No offense but their is no country named Nam and that wasn't a war to protect the US but really a war of Imperialism and your service only benefited corporations not the country. Gen Washington and Vice Major Nathan Durkee would agree with me on that.
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:35 p.m.
He served all right...like wright.
David Briegel
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:24 p.m.
I just KNEW you couldn't possibly discuss your French speaking, Harvard elitist! What a joke! And at least least Obama served someone! So you're a typical negative vote because you got nothing positive.
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:18 p.m.
Sorry dave I was Marines 67-69 Nam What has your man Obama served in? Oh I know...community organizer...very impressive dave.
David Briegel
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 11:12 p.m.
The US Army, 63-66. And you? And why don't you discuss the record of your guy??
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:56 p.m.
Very funny dave.....typical liberal answer for someone else. And you served in?
David Briegel
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:50 p.m.
Maybe he served in the same way the uber-patriot Mitten did by "serving" in France or the same way the 5 Romney sons served. You might want to check into that since we know how you righties love those French speaking, Harvard elitists who dodge service by hiding in France. Oh, wait....
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:36 p.m.
Please tell us all which branch of the service you served in elijah.
Elijah Shalis
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:27 p.m.
If we cut Defense Spending back to Clinton era levels we could use the extra money to pay off the debt in less than 20 years. Most Republicans love their military conquests and investments off of private defense companies that charge the government an arm and leg.
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:08 p.m.
Very good post Mike .... The truth hurts the liberals
xmo
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 8:58 p.m.
Does President Obama know about this? I thought he was on vacation again.
Goober
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:19 a.m.
Yes, blame Bush. Very creative!
jcj
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:05 a.m.
Elijah Give him time it hasn't even been 4 years yet!
Unusual Suspect
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:10 p.m.
Yes, xmo, he was told about it on the 14th tee.
David Briegel
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10 p.m.
Ya wish he was clearin' brush?
Elijah Shalis
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 9 p.m.
Where were you when Bush took a record number of vacations at taxpayer expense, Obama has yet to surpass that amount.
u812
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 8:57 p.m.
Wow! this is what our choices are? can we vote now,and get it over with I really don't need to hear them Talk for six more months.
Goober
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 8:51 p.m.
Yes!!! Not only is Ann Arbor a 'Hieftje town', but it is supporting our President who is trying to personally ruin free enterprise and turn our nation into a 'nanny state'. I guess I need to join the crowd, quit my job and enroll for any and all government provided welfare that I can get. It seems to be the Obama way. Oh, did I tell you that Nancy Pelosi supports this message?
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:49 p.m.
Here is what our tax dollars go for http://www.edmontonjournal.com/travel/Obama+daughter+spends+spring+break+Mexico/6323773/story.html
Pickforddick
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:39 p.m.
How about the expense of Obamas daughter going on spring break paid for by us the tax payers?
Elijah Shalis
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 8:57 p.m.
Are you sure? Cause even right now Romney personally employs 4-5 housekeepers not to mention the nannies he employed that actually raised his kids.
Unusual Suspect
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 8:48 p.m.
"Obama raises more money than Romney in Ann Arbor" So much for Ann Arbor being a "smart city."
leaguebus
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 8:25 p.m.
The 1% definitely has money, thanks to the Republicans, and they are doing their best to restrict voting to just the 1% because of all the voter fraud reported in Michigan. LOL
joe.blow
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:39 a.m.
What? Didn't Obama get more money than Romeny in the richest city in Michigan? I bet if you took all the residents of AA, they'd have the most 1%ers of any city in the country! Yet, Obama got more money here.
Top Cat
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 8:21 p.m.
This is going to be a long election. To Quote Maynard G. Krebs, "I wish I could go up into the mountains and become a helmet." "No Maynard, that's a hermit."
f4phantomII
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 2:50 p.m.
Thank you for not comparing Romney to Chatsworth Osbourne, Jr.
David Briegel
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 9:57 p.m.
He could take Thalia to his hermit kingdom.
Dog Guy
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 7:50 p.m.
Living on tax money, Ann Arbor does not "donate" but "invest".
ann_arbor_guy
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 7:46 p.m.
Looks like a lot of people in Michigan support Romney's idea of letting the automotovie industry go bankrupt. I too wish the entire auto industry would have been left to die, the state would be an awesome place to live today if we would have just let them fail. I bet property would be pretty cheap, even in Ann Arbor.
Jake C
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 9:07 p.m.
Go ask someone at Borders' corporate headquarters how well the "normal legal bankruptcy process" works... Oh wait, it doesn't exist anymore.
snark12
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:36 a.m.
Except there was no private group willing to put up the money for them to operate during bankruptcy. There would have been no "debtor in possession" financing, so there was no chance for that to actually work. That's why the government stepped in.
DonBee
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:38 p.m.
I believe that Gov Romney's idea was to let the bankruptcy courts work without a "Government packaged" bankruptcy. It would have meant that all bond holders would have had a place at the table and salaried retirees would have gotten equal treatment to union retirees. Because the government dictated terms, a number of parties that would have gotten a fair shake in a real bankruptcy court, went home empty handed. Many retirees who put their whole life into GM as salaried workers are now without most of what they expected, while the union retirees came out mostly whole. Small companies that should have been paid were not, since the union got the money. In short if you were in the Democratic party, the bankruptcy was good for you, and if now, it was not. Either path would have ended up with the result we see today, a healthy growing industry. In the non-government path, it would have been according to normal legal process, instead of political process.
jcj
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 7:46 p.m.
That's OK Obama can get some mafia money from Chicago!
jcj
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 12:03 a.m.
Just tryin to beat ya to the punch David!
David Briegel
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 9:55 p.m.
What a ridiculous comment! Don't you know, the Mafia is legit, they own the banks and the Perpetual War Profiteering Machine. They are very patriotic ya know!!
shutthefrtdoor
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 7:08 p.m.
That's ok...Romney can always tap one of his Swiss or Cayman Island bank accounts if things get tight...
Unusual Suspect
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 10:52 p.m.
Yeah, Elijah, that's how it works.
antikvetch
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 9:36 p.m.
Oh, I get it - it's cuz he's rich, right?
Elijah Shalis
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 9:18 p.m.
That's not how Romney's Bain Capital works. They invest other people's money at no risk to themselves and then fire workers, cut pensions, take out debt But nevery invest their own money.
Sparty
Mon, Apr 16, 2012 : 7:47 p.m.
Or the "anonymous" ten million dollar donations to the Rove PAC funds can keep rolling in. Thanks Citizens United ......