Nikki Haley has suggested that she had raked in more campaign cash than former president Donald Trump in her first fundraising quarter as a presidential candidate - but the numbers aren’t quite that simple.
Having a strong first fundraising quarter for a presidential candidate can build incredible momentum. It shows that a candidate has enough cash to see through a campaign through the long haul. And as if like a tautology, raising a ton of cash often leads them to raise more money.
