Source: Wilson breaks $1 million

Politico ^ | Sep 12, 2009 | Bem Smith

[BAW]

A source on Rep. Joe Wilson's campaign says his fundraising has broken $1 million -- and surpassed that of his Democratic rival, Rob Miller -- since his outburst of "You lie!" during President Obama's address to Congress Wednesday.

The source said Wilson's current tally is $1,005,021 from 18,859 donations amid a high-profile campaign on the Drudge Report and elsewhere telling conservatives that Wilson is "under attack" for his willingness to take on Obama.

Wilson, who initially apologized for his words, is now riding a reaction that has surpassed the liberal backlash to his words: Miller has raised less than $900,000, according to the Democratic fundraising site ActBlue -- though still more than enough to envigorate his challenge.

Still, Wilson's success -- despite having been criticized by Republican leaders -- represents the power of the conservative grassroots to reward politicians who confront the White House in the sharpest terms.

CORRECTION: He may still trail Democrat Rob Miller, who broke $1 million yesterday.

[BAW]

Go Joe!

[ROTB]

>who initially apologized for his words

This is why the Republican “leadership” told him to apologize in some form, so it could be twisted in bad-faith into a pseudo-retraction.

Traitors.

[Mr. Jazzy]

I gave.

[beaversmom]

Me too.

[SERKIT]

Obama threatens to "call you out" if anyone opposes any HC plan (which plan is unknown). That's okay.
Wilson "calls out" Obama in an obvious lie. That's NOT okay.

[4rcane]

he should be asking obama to apologize as well

[RushingWater]

This is why the Republican “leadership” told him to apologize in some form, so it could be twisted in bad-faith into a pseudo-retraction.

Traitors.

And they did so after Rahm Emmanuel cussed them out to do so. Not only traitors, but wimps!

[BAW]

And they did so after Rahm Emmanuel cussed them out to do so

is that true? I hadn't heard that.

[AnglePark]

Please, Nancy — make him apologize again, so we can watch his donations top $2M!

[hosepipe]

YOU LIE!... was not hyperbole..
When Obama speaks.. odds are he is LYING... or mixing truth with lie..

[no-s]

me too. Avg donation about $50.

[squarebarb]

Any confirmation on the Democrat number?

[definitelynotaliberal]

I hope McCain is watching this.

[definitelynotaliberal]

One of my Facebook friends said that he wished that he had a “You lie!” button on his remote. This is what he said:

IT WORKS FOR EVERYTHING! Check it out!— “The stimulus is working!” You lie! “...save or create 1 million jobs...” You lie! “bla bla bla health care....” You lie! “Change you can believe in!” You lie!

I love it!

[Dryman]

I wonder if this is appropriate?

You state the truth. Hmmm

You apoligize. Hmmm

You may be sanctioned (ouch mommy that hurts). Hmmm

“My coffers are full of cash now that I have said the TRUTH.”

WAKE UP RINO’s! PARLIAMENTARY Procedure don’t look so bad.

(IT IS PROFITABLE YOU FRIGGIN GOOBERS).

I love it when Parliament can’t even hide from the back benchers!

[ArmstedFragg]

There’s a second point: Joe’s contributions consist of checks that won’t bounce.

[sbMKE]

[sbMKE]

[RushingWater]

This is why the Republican “leadership” told him to apologize in some form, so it could be twisted in bad-faith into a pseudo-retraction.

Traitors.

And they did so after Rahm Emmanuel cussed them out to do so. Not only traitors, but wimps!

Hmm, it was in the Wall Street Journal. I don't have a subscription and I'm unable to find the article again. Essentially, Rahm was so outraged after the speech he went down on the floor and complained about it to 3 Republicans using obscenities. How I would love to have been one of those congressman and responded that the whole country is catching on that Obama is lying on this, don't complain to us for shouting out the truth.