Neither one is officially running for President but in the first of 2011 Michelle Bachmann has raised more money than establishment favorite Mitt Romney. Via Political Wire. She's a serious candidate folks, money buys influence and a big microphone to talk to Republican activists who are also a bit crazy.
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) raised $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2011, even more than Mitt Romney who raised $1.9 million over the same period, Fox News reports.This is NOT an April fools day joke.
"Bachmann's political action committee, MichelePAC, raised $1.7 million while her Congressional reelection fund took in $500,000. The funds raised for her Congressional reelection could be transferred to any federal campaign, including one for president."
Update by MBH, 4/1/11:
Lest we forget, Mitt Romney had initially told donors he planned to raise $50 million in the first quarter of his candidacy. Romney campaign officials later defined the goal down to $50 million for the entire primary. This is not a good sign for Romney.