Ron Paul went from long shot to hot shot in a mere 24 hours by setting a new record for online single-day pre- primary fundraising.  While the number itself is impressive let’s not forget what this is really about, attention, attention, attention. What is being called a “money bomb” is simply Paul’s way to attract interest to his campaign, and what better way than money and Guy Fawkes videos. Wait, Guy Fawkes? Yea, you know, the heroin V, from V for Vendetta, “Remember, remember the Fifth of November.”  Paul and supporters have been reciting this for weeks in speeches and YouTube videos in preparation for this historical demonstration of support. Over 37,000 participated on November 5th, 2007, a day Paul and supporters will not soon forget, and hopes no one else will. This vast amount of financial intake is in ignorable by fellow Republican and Democratic challengers. It is also a demonstration in how the internet has simplified the donating process making minute to minute calculations possible to provide notable results.  A strategy that is now seemingly irreversible in campaign finance.

Paul hopes to raise 12 million this quarter. With 4.2 in one day this seems a reachable goal. Will fresh attention make it even easier with new individuals donating, or will the enthusiasm bubbles fizzle out? Ron Paul is a serious candidate. He was before November the 5th and his priorities don’t seem to be changing anytime soon.