Maybe if Gore was a better candidate people wouldn't have felt compelled to vote for Nader in the first place.
"Washington (CNN)Bernie Sanders' nascent presidential campaign announced Friday that it raised more than $1.5 million in its first 24 hours, a number that far outpaces what Republican presidential hopefuls posted in their first day.
Sanders, the independent senator from Vermont who caucuses with Democrats, kicked off his dark horse campaign for the Democratic nomination on Thursday with an email to supporters and a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol. Since then, more than 100,000 people signed up for the campaign and 35,000 people donated money, according to a campaign press release.
The average donation was $43.54.
"This is a remarkable start for Bernie's campaign," said Tad Devine, the campaign's senior adviser. "People across America are yearning for authentic leadership that tells them the truth about what is holding back our nation. Bernie Sanders understands the problems we face."
Bernie Sanders raises 1.5 million on first day of campaign.
Since campaign finance reform if one of Sanders key issues he has pledged not to use a Super PAC and concentrate on grass roots fundraising. Unlike some other Democratic candidates who say they are concerned about campaign finance reform while they are raising 2.5 BILLION through Super PACs.
Hillary Clinton officially begins 2.5 billion Presidential campaign
Hillary Clinton is a good candidate if you listen to what she says but pay absolutely no attention to what she does.
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