Big Challenge

Obama and Clinton together raised more than seven times as much money in February as John McCain; roughly seventy five million to twelve million.

"Since the midterm election of 2006, Democrats have had an enthusiasm gap with Republicans," GOP strategist Scott Reed was quoted as saying on Newsmax.com. "They have big crowds, raise more money and appear to have more excitement on the campaign trail. Couple this with turnout numbers, which are off the charts, and Republicans are going to have a big challenge in the fall.