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Democratic US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is now raising campaign funds faster than her rival Barack Obama, official figures show. Democratic US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has $35m (£17m) in the bank with the big spending race for the White House about to move up a gear.
Sen Clinton had $35m (£17m) by the end of the third quarter to $32m for Sen Obama, who led the way in fundraising during the second quarter of the year. The first primary elections to decide which candidate will represent each party are just three months away.
The nearest Republican runner, Rudy Giuliani, had $11.6m, down from $17.5m at the end of June. Sen Clinton's main rival, Barack Obama, has $32m to spend in his bid for the Democratic nomination, official third quarter campaign figures show.
The sums being raised in the Democratic camp are unprecedented. The nearest Republican runner, Rudy Giuliani, has some $11.6m to spend.
The end-of-quarter fundraising reports which all declared US presidential candidates are required to file offer an indication of how much momentum each campaign is gaining, the BBC's Sarah Morris reports from Washington.The end-of-quarter fundraising reports which all declared US presidential candidates are required to file offer an indication of how much momentum each campaign is gaining, the BBC's Sarah Morris reports from Washington.
Late arrival The first nominating contests, the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries, are due to take place in early January, although the exact dates are still to be set.
Mr Obama is believed to have spent about $20m on his campaign for the primary contests during the third quarter while Ms Clinton is thought to have spent some $22m. END OF THIRD-QUARTER FUNDS Hillary Clinton (D) - $35mBarack Obama (D) - $32mJohn Edwards (D) - $12.4mRudolph Giuliani (R) - $11.6mMitt Romney (R) - $9.2m Fred Thompson (R) - $7.1m Funds available for primary contests class="" href="/1/hi/world/americas/7042421.stm">How they spend it class="" href="/1/hi/in_depth/629/629/6944686.stm">Primary and caucus dates
END OF THIRD-QUARTER FUNDS Hillary Clinton (D)- $35mBarack Obama (D) - $32mRudolph Giuliani (R) - $11.6m Funds available for primary contests class="" href="/1/hi/world/americas/7042421.stm">How they spend it Mrs Clinton, who in the previous two quarters trailed Mr Obama, mounted an aggressive fundraising drive over the summer, amassing $27m for that quarter.
Among the Republicans, Mitt Romney spent $21m on his campaign during the third quarter, more than twice what he raised during the period and more than what he spent in previous quarters, according to his FEC report. Mr Obama raised $21m over the same period, according to reports filed with Federal Election Commission (FEC).
They both spent some $21m on the campaign for the primary contests during the third quarter.
Among other Democratic contenders, John Edwards has $12.4m in the bank.
Personal wealth
Among the Republicans, New York's ex-mayor Rudolph Giuliani was again the top fundraiser, netting some $11.6m and spending $13m.
Mr Giuliani was again the top Republican fundraiserHis closest rival, Mitt Romney, spent $21m on his campaign during the third quarter, more than twice what his campaign raised during the period and more than what he spent in previous quarters, according to his FEC report.
The former governor of Massachusetts has been using his personal wealth to supplement money from donors, lending $8.5m to his campaign which netted $9.8 over the summer.The former governor of Massachusetts has been using his personal wealth to supplement money from donors, lending $8.5m to his campaign which netted $9.8 over the summer.
Hollywood character actor Fred Thompson, who did not officially enter the race until early September, reported spending $5.4m during the third quarter and raising $12.8m. Hollywood character actor Fred Thompson, who did not officially enter the race until early September, reported spending $5.7m during the third quarter and raising $12.8m.
Candidates also raised funds earmarked not for the primaries but for the actual presidential election. Ms Clinton, for example, raised an additional $15m for this. Senator John McCain, who had a dismal second quarter, saw his fortunes revive somewhat, reporting more than $1.6m in funds for the primaries.
Ron Paul, an anti-war congressman from Texas who has a big internet following but is low in the polls, raised $5.1m, more than double his second quarter tally.
Donors can give up to $2,300 for the primary race and the same amount again for the general election race, when the parties' chosen candidates compete for the presidency.