Paul Top GOP Fundraiser

Today, L.A. Times blogs Top of the Ticket reported on the financial state of the Republican candidates remaining in the race.

"Believe it or not," blogger Andrew Malcolm wrote, "Rep. Ron Paul, the 72-year-old Texan who hardly ever gets mentioned in Republican political news and the one-time libertarian who always gets the least time on TV debates if he isn't barred completely, was, in fact, the most successful Republican fundraiser in the last three months of 2007."

Indeed he was. To the tune of $19.95 million. Furthermore, he's off to a hot start in '08 with another $4.1 million raised this month according to his website.

Here's a summary of how the candidates stack up financially.

Ron Paul--He spent $17.75 million in the last quarter. As of January 1, his campaign had $7.8 million.

John McCain--Raised $9.9 million. Spent $10.5 million. Has $2.9 million as of the New Year.

Mitt Romney--Raised $9.2 million. Gave himself $18 million. Has $2.4 million as of the New Year.

Mike Huckabee--Raised $6.7 million. Spending $7.08 million. Has $651,300.68 as of the New Year.