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Wilson about to catch Miller in post-"you lie" money chase

By Tony Romm - 09/11/09 10:38 AM ET

UPDATE 5:21 p.m.: Wilson is now well over $700,000, according to a GOP source, while Miller is at $800,000. Expect Wilson to pass Miller soon enough, the source said. -Aaron Blake

Both Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and his Democratic challenger have raised some serious cash since the congressman shouted "You lie!" during the president's address on Wednesday night.

Wilson's outburst has netted his campaign about $200,000 in the past two days, CNN reported on Friday. The lawmaker has also embarked on a media blitz of sorts, taking to YouTube and Twitter to raise additional money while making his case against the president's health care plan.

"On these issues, I will not be muzzled, I will speak up and speak loudly against this risky plan," Wilson said in a video posted to his Web site.

"[Democrats] want to silence anyone who speaks out against it," Wilson added. "They made it clear they want to defeat me and pass the plan. I need your help now… contribute to my effort to defeat the proponents of government-run health care."

But Wilson's spoils hardly compare to what his Democratic opponent, Rob Miller, has raised in recent days: more than $750,000. Miller has even turned Wilson's gaffe into his own online fundraising drive. On Thursday, the candidate's Web site automatically re-directed visitor's to ActBlue's fundraising page. Late that evening, Miller e-mailed supporters in an attempt to top $1 million by the week's end.

"Instead of engaging in childish name-calling and disrespecting our Commander-in-Chief, Joe Wilson should be working towards a bipartisan solution that makes quality, affordable health care available to each and every South Carolinian," Miller said in a statement released Wednesday. He also labeled Wilson an example of "everything that is wrong in Washington."

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Comments (27)

I am usually reticent for giving money to white politicians. But as an African American, and an independent…I said oh no he didn't just call the POTUS "a liar" and got my check book!BY Kim on 09/11/2009 at 12:13
I just contributed to Joe Wilson, and am encouraging everyone I know to do so, for standing up to the strong-armed, Chicago-style thuggery of the White House!Way to go, Joe!BY DJ on 09/11/2009 at 12:36
Wow, Kim, very brave of you to admit your racism. I was yelling "you lie" at the TV during the speech. Obama lied from start to finish during that pathetic speech. I sent Joe Wilson a contribution, something I rarely do for any politician, white or black.BY Lloyd on 09/11/2009 at 12:45
I am usually reticent for giving money to politicians. But as an American…I said oh yes he just called this Marxist clown a liar and I went online and donated with my credit card. $2K for Wilson, and more to the next person who stands up to this nonsense. Hope your check clears Kim.BY John on 09/11/2009 at 12:45
Amen KIM. No respect for the President = No reason to be in DC.BY Jason on 09/11/2009 at 12:45
…I am usually reticent for giving money to politicians. But as an American, I said oh yes…he just spoke truth to power and called the TPOTUS "a liar" and got my credit card out! Thank you Joe!BY Howard on 09/11/2009 at 12:50
I knew that reverse racism was more common in this country…thanks Kim.BY IMHO on 09/11/2009 at 13:34
Within 10 minutes of the Honorable Mr. Wilson's comment I made a contribution on his website, even though I live far from his district.BY Brent on 09/11/2009 at 14:13
So, KIM, you're admitting you're a racist?Well, at least you're honest (about that, anyway).BY Mille on 09/11/2009 at 14:50
Jason, did you feel the same way when Bush was in office?BY Joe on 09/11/2009 at 14:51

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