Rand Paul Seeks Donations via Twitter as 'Deadline' Approaches

Sen. Rand Paul, who is expected to announce his bid for the GOP presidential nomination on April 7,  made an appeal on Twitter Sunday to gain more donations.

The six-part tweet was sent out beginning at 7 p.m. EDT, saying that his deadline to reach the Kentuckian's donation goal is Tuesday – one week before his announcement.

The tweets did not specify a dollar goal, but did seek 25 donations via Twitter by midnight.

America is hurting. Politics as usual in Washington, D.C. is not going to fix that. (1/6)

— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) March 29, 2015

Of course, I know most so-called political "experts" tell us the only way for our Republican Party to win is to "moderate our views." (2/6)

— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) March 29, 2015

I guess they think our Republican Party can beat Hillary Clinton if we'd just become more like her! I think they're wrong. (3/6)

— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) March 29, 2015

I think we can expand our reach only by standing true to our principles & advocating strongly for liberty once again. (4/6)

— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) March 29, 2015

But with the March 31st fundraising deadline rapidly approaching, I need to know if you'll stand with me. (5/6)

— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) March 29, 2015

Can we get 25 donors from Twitter by midnight tonight? Donate here: http://t.co/M4rCJZc7Qz (6/6)

— Senator Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul) March 29, 2015

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was first officially in the game, announcing his candidacy last Monday. Other candidates say they will announce anywhere from April to mid-summer.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush reportedly is lining up major donors to run more toward the center. Candidates such as Paul and Cruz, who are in the tea party wing of the GOP, are starting early in an effort to pull in smaller donations from the base.

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