Ron Paul Raises

$6 Million in One Day

Candidate has most successful fundraising day in American political history

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                   CONTACT: Jesse Benton

December 17, 2007                                                                                          703-248-9115

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Congressman Ron Paul’s presidential campaign had a record fundraising day yesterday.

In a 24-hour period on December 16, the campaign raised $6.026 million dollars, surpassing the one-day record of $5.7 million held by John Kerry.

During the day, over 58,000 people contributed to Dr. Paul’s campaign, including 24,940 first-time donors.  Over 118,000 Americans have donated to the campaign in the fourth quarter.

The $6 million one-day total means the campaign has raised over $18 million this quarter, far exceeding its goal of $12 million.

“We have the right message:  freedom, peace and prosperity,” said Ron Paul 2008 campaign chairman Kent Snyder.  “We also have the right candidate:  Dr. Ron Paul.”

Congressman Paul will be campaigning in Iowa today hold including a press conference at 12:45 pm at the Des Moines Marriott in the Des Moines Room.