clipped from likastarr.com

Texas Congressman Ron Paul beat out the former one-day record held by John Kerry at $5.7 million in 2004. The Ron Paul presidential campaign raised over $6 million in a 24 hour period on Sunday, December 16, 2007.

The record breaking day consisted of nearly 60,000 people contributing to the campaign. Almost 25,000 of these Paulites were first-time donors. Over 118,000 people have contributed to the Ron Paul Campaign during the 2007 4th quarter.

The fundraiser coincided with the 234th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, symbolizing the start of the American Revolution.

On Saturday, prior to the fundraiser Congressman Paul had this to say: “How thrilling too are all the great Independent efforts in this cause, involving so many tens of thousands of patriots. Of course, since they are Independent, the election laws to do not allow me to coordinate with them in any way. But I will mention that this Sunday, I am really going to enjoy my tea at a party!”