Why does the media make a big deal over which candidate raised more money.?

Answer 1

Because it does actually take money to win a campaign. What they don't make a big deal about is the candidates themselves. They don't cover why they are running or what issues are important to them. This race I believe will be different because already John McCain is in debt and Ron Paul has passed him in fundraising. McCain's campaign was bloated and collapsed under it's own weight. Think of how hard it will be for Guliani and Romney to stay afloat. Ron Paul's campaign is very streamlined and is solidly planted in the grassroots. He doesn't need to raise as much money because he doesn't spend as much. Ron Paul hasn't even started to peak yet. It probably won't happen until next year.

Answer 2

Because people are voting with their money. Those that contribute will show up to vote, where as some crack whore can answer the phone and state a candidate, and never vote.
Money is a sign of commitment.

Answer 3

Because modern campaigns are very money-driven, so it's an important metric of who might be /able/ to mount an effective campaign.

What they don't usually mention is that it's also an indicator of who those with lots of money to give out are /expecting/ to win...

Answer 4

Better question. Why is anybody still paying any attention to what the media says?

Answer 5

because the lieberals think, and have convinced the lieberal media, that the presidency can be bought. and the more they pay homeless people and poor minorities $5 to vote dem, they are right.

Answer 6

Whoever gets all the money owes all the favors.

Answer 7

I WONDER WHERE ALL THAT MONEY ENDS UP? DON'T TELL ME IT'S ALL MONITORED. I WOULD BET THAT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS END UP IN THEIR POCKETS.