donations from more than 350,000 people.
We also got news yesterday from Iowa -- we're leading in the latest
Newsweek poll of likely caucus-goers.
Here's the breakdown:
Obama: 28%
Clinton: 24%
Edwards: 22%
And our lead climbs to 8 points when first and second choices are
combined.
It's important to remember that deciding the Democratic nominee for
president is a sequential process that begins in Iowa. Generating
momentum early will be the key to winning the nomination.
So while the pundits focus on meaningless national polls, we are leading
in the one state where the electorate is most focused on this election
and where they are getting the most exposure to Barack.
That same dynamic explains the unprecedented number of donors to our
movement. The American people by and large have not yet tuned into this
election. But among those who have gotten involved, Barack Obama has
inspired record numbers to take ownership of this campaign.
We have a long way to go, but because of your support and determination,
we are shattering records and making progress where it counts most.
Thank you so much for everything you've done to make this happen.
David Plouffe
P.S. -- There's still time for you to be part of this historic moment.
The deadline for donations is midnight tonight, so please make yours
now:
https://donate.barackobama.com/winiowa