Campaign Cash: Q&A With the Chairman (Federal Election Commission) - New York Times

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"Q: Is it realistic to expect, as some have predicted, that the 2008 nominees will raise and spend $1 billion?

A: If none of the candidates accept public financing – and the spending limits that go along with it – and if both major parties’ candidates continue to excite their base and the race stays close, we could see the presidential candidates raise over $1 billion.

This would be a significant jump over last cycle, when the candidates raised $500 million collectively. But here is why I think it could happen:"

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/04/27/campaign-cash-qa-with-the-chairman/

Alex

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