Denver, CO - Without accepting contributions from PACs or federal lobbyists, the Obama for America campaign today announced it raised $302,097 from 3,151 Colorado donors during the third quarter.  More than 8,000 Coloradans have contributed to the Obama campaign to date, raising a total of  $1,616, 869. 

"Thousands are joining our campaign in Colorado because they know Barack Obama has the experience America needs to take on special interests and unite Americans to bring change," said Colorado State Director Ray Rivera.  “Many of these donors will also expand support to their friends and neighbors by going door-to-door, making phone calls and actively helping Barack Obama become the next President of the United States.  This is just one more indication we are on track to turn the enthusiasm for our campaign into organizational strength that will to turn out the vote on February 5th." 

The campaign also opened offices in the state last month and has begun building a team of paid staff focused. During the third quarter nationwide, the Obama campaign today announced that they raised $20 million for the primary through 108,000 new donors.  94% of those were $250 or less and 89.5% were $100 or less. 
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For Immediate Release: October 17, 2007  Contact: Jen Psaki 312-819-2583

I am one of the 8,000 Coloradans who have contributed to the campaign and I’m proud of the fact that Senator Obama is receiving so much grassroots support in Colorado.

As many of you already know, the Obama for America Campaign has opened up an office in Denver with paid staff http://www.denverpos...  To be clear, I’m not paid by the campaign, but rather a volunteer who supports Barack Obama for President.

I volunteer at events, knock on doors, and talk to my family and friends about why I support Senator Barack Obama for President. I live in Denver, and if you come out to one of the up-coming events http://colorado.bara... I would enjoy meeting you and talking about the campaign.