[Sunsong]

How about a figure. Deport thinks at least $100 million. How much do you think Hunter will need?

[jla]

I'm thinking it's going to be a tough haul getting my peach streusel if the rank and file G.O.P. membership mostly mirrors comments I read here.

The Party is devoid of character and integrity. It's akin to a fan section in a stadium. As long as the G.O.P. can taunt the opposition with a victory that is all that seems to matter. Makes no difference if both teams are wearing almost identical uniforms and running like plays.

[Sunsong]

How about a figure. Deport thinks at least $100 million. How much do you think Hunter will need?

[deport]

How about a figure. Deport thinks at least $100 million. How much do you think Hunter will need?

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Let me correct the number.... I incorrectly used a wrong number..... Here is the quote I was referring to. It's $500,000,000 for each Party's candidate to make the primary/general campaign. That's one billion dollars to elect a president. Unbelievable. No single digit candidate will come close to that kind of money and thus can't get the necessary team in place or buy the media runs necessary to get their message out and counter the opposition's attacks.

Strategists from both parties had estimated last year that the 2008 race could cost each nominee $500 million — far more than the Presidential Election Campaign Fund could afford. It is financed through the $3 checkoff on federal income tax returns.