According to the Federal law, the funds raised and spent during elections should be reported. Before receiving any contributions, the candidates planning to run in the 2008 election are required to register and create a ‘campaign committee’.
Some candidates receive extensive news media coverage and what is called as attendant “buzz”. However, the non-contenders do not have an active campaign to their favor. Many exploratory committees were formed by potential candidates who had declared their candidacies in November 2006.
These exploratory committees aimed at getting maximum media attention and funds for the upcoming elections.
There were a series of various events like straw polls, debates etc. sponsored by different parties early this year. These events aimed at helping the voters to know more about the candidates. For instance, a series of debates and candidate forums were organized by the Democrats in Nevada and South Carolina In the first half of this year.
A televised debate was hosted in May, 2007 by the Republican Party at the Ronald Regan Library in California. Besides, they also organized the popular Ames Straw Poll in Iowa in August this year. As per the news agency reporting and the consensus listings, “front runner status” was given to six candidates by July, 2007. These candidates leading the pack are Giuliani, Obama, Clinton, Edwards, Mc Cain, and Romney.
The democratic front-runners include Clinton, Edwards, and Obama. On the other hand, the Republican front runners include Giuliani and McCain. The maximum funds of over $20 million were raised by three potential candidates, Clinton, Obama, and Romney.
To conclude, 65% of the respondents are following the US presidential Race-2008 very closely.
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