Despite polls, Obama has the money edge in Kentucky

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Despite polls, Obama has the money edge in Kentucky
By Ryan Alessi | Lexington Herald-Leader


LEXINGTON, KY: While U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton may have a commanding lead in the polls in Kentucky, her Democratic presidential rival, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, has raised more money in the state.

Obama has collected $847,405 from Kentuckians compared to $625,976 Clinton has brought in, according to the most recent Federal Election Commission reports, through March. The campaigns' updated reports through April are due Tuesday — the day Kentuckians vote in the primary.

Many donors to Obama say they rarely, if ever, give to political candidates.

"I just think that Obama is the most exciting candidate I've seen in my lifetime," said Nathan Cryder, 32, executive director of Lexington-based Global Gain Inc., a consulting firm aimed at addressing social problems and poverty.

"His leadership style and oratory skills is just the type that inspires," said Cryder, who gave $78 to Obama in March. "Clinton supporters will support her but they're not energized enough to give substantial amounts of money."


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