Post by Logan on Jun 5, 2016 20:23:00 GMT -6
Sanders edges Clinton in donations, but pollsters say he’s still underdog
If recent polls can be trusted, Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton should have no problem winning New Mexico in Tuesday’s primary election.
But campaign contributions tell a different story.
Clinton’s opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, has received more than three times the number of contributions in New Mexico as the former Secretary of State, giving him a fundraising edge — albeit a small one.
“What’s happening in New Mexico mirrors national trends, where Sanders tends to have more contributors giving fewer dollars but still adding up to large sums,” said New Mexico pollster Brian Sanderoff.
According to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, as of April 30, Sanders had received 18,774 contributions totaling $896,861 in the state. Clinton had received far fewer contributions, a total of 5,299, but almost as much money, taking in $857,370.
Read more: www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sanders-edges-clinton-in-donations-but-pollsters-say-he-s/article_d2d24fda-e81f-50d7-8c8f-4c29b4e72e44.html
If recent polls can be trusted, Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton should have no problem winning New Mexico in Tuesday’s primary election.
But campaign contributions tell a different story.
Clinton’s opponent, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, has received more than three times the number of contributions in New Mexico as the former Secretary of State, giving him a fundraising edge — albeit a small one.
“What’s happening in New Mexico mirrors national trends, where Sanders tends to have more contributors giving fewer dollars but still adding up to large sums,” said New Mexico pollster Brian Sanderoff.
According to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, as of April 30, Sanders had received 18,774 contributions totaling $896,861 in the state. Clinton had received far fewer contributions, a total of 5,299, but almost as much money, taking in $857,370.
Read more: www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/sanders-edges-clinton-in-donations-but-pollsters-say-he-s/article_d2d24fda-e81f-50d7-8c8f-4c29b4e72e44.html