W.Va. Donors Flock To Edwards

Democrat John Edwards has collected $72,100 from West Virginia contributors, or about $19,000 more than the rest of the 2008 presidential field combined, The Associated Press reports.

Three other candidates have received at least $10,000 each: Republicans Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani, and Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y.

All told, West Virginians have given to 10 of the 19 declared presidential candidates for 2008. But their combined $125,000 is a mere fraction of the $127 million these campaigns amassed as of March 31. The state ranks 42nd for contributions, with donations topping $1 million in 21 states and Washington, D.C.