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Trump, Buttigieg escalate cash battle with impressive hauls

Posted July 02, 2019 7:00 am

By BRIAN SLODYSKO

WASHINGTON (AP) - The battle for campaign cash is escalating.

President Donald Trump posted a massive second quarter haul on Tuesday, while a fresh-faced Indiana mayor outraised Sen. Bernie Sanders, one of the most prominent names in Democratic politics.

Trump's $105 million take reflects the incredible resources at his disposal as he prepares to fight for reelection. And South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg's (BOO'-tuh-juhj-ehz) $6 million advantage over Sanders shows the intense competition the Vermont senator is facing in a crowded primary.

Together, the early numbers emerging from top campaigns preview the challenges that lie ahead, particularly for Democrats.

While Trump amasses a fortune, Democrats worry their long, potentially divisive primary will give the president an advantage going into the general election.

Democratic presidential candidate and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, listens as Rev. Jesse Jackson, not pictured, addresses reporters during a news conference at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Annual International Convention in Chicago, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky) The Associated Press

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