'Black This Out' theme inspires small contributors
LAKE JACKSON, Texas - The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign announced today that its latest money bomb dubbed "Black This Out" netted more than $2.75 million in small donations.
The money bomb, or online fundraising event, began at midnight on October 19th and concluded today, October 24th, at noon.
Ron Paul supporters in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and U.S. military installations made a total of 44,527 donations, with 40,494 of these donations unique ones. The mean or average donation over this period was $61.92 while the median contribution was $25, demonstrating the broad support Dr. Paul gets from everyday concerned citizens.
"This moneybomb's success conveys that Ron Paul's supporters, whether independent or loosely organized, are poised to dig in deep and back him even during this government-imposed economic downtown," said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Chairman Jesse Benton.
"This block of voters supporting Dr. Paul is growing and is comprised of generous Americans having no plans to switch to another candidate," said Mr. Benton.
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