Mitt Romney is filling his political coffers faster than any other prospective GOP candidate for the Oval Office in 2012.
Certainly not true for the second half of 2009 (when Palin and Pawlenty were ramping up) and DEFINITELY not true with respect to small donors.
-- Both Palin and Pawlenty had more in individual contributions in the second half than Mittens.
-- Pawlenty beat Romney in large (> $250) donations in the second half. Looks like the GOP big money may be hedging its bet on Romney.
-- In small (< $250) donations, Palin outraised Romney, Pawlenty and Huckabee combined in 2H 2009.
-- Palin's candidate donations in 2H 2009 were TWICE the amount donated by Romney.
It would kinda depend on what size yer coffer is to begin with.
Starting at zero and gaining money at the same rate; a $5,000 one would fill TWICE as fast as a $10,000 one.