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Clinton is up, Pelosi is down — and Thompson is still testing the waters for a possible presidential run.

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The figures soon will be flying fast and furious in the presidential campaign. Shortly after the end of the second-quarter fundraising period Saturday, some candidates will proudly post their take and crow about their momentum.

Others will more quietly file their paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and let the numbers speak for themselves when the reports are officially released in mid-July.

For those keeping score at home (and for those eager to start), here's a reminder of how various candidates fared during the first quarter (Jan. 1-March 31).
What they reported raising from others in that period, rounded off, in millions:



Democrats

Clinton...$26.1

Obama...$25.7

Edwards...$14.0

Richardson...$6.2

Dodd...$4.0

Biden...$2.1

Kucinich...$ 0.3



Republicans

Romney...$21.0

Giuliani...$14.8

McCain...$13.0

Brownback...$1.3