Rob Miller, a Democrat and Marine Corps veteran challenging Republican Joe Wilson in 2010, has raised more than $200k following national coverage of Wilson's outburst at President Obama's address to a joint session of Congress last night, during which he called out "you lie."

Democratic fundraising site ActBlue.com- where potential donors can start their own fundraising groups aimed at backing particular candidates- has seen a flurry of activity.  One group consisting mostly of "Kossacks"- the moniker given to DailyKos frequenters- is titled, "Defeating the man who yelled "liar" at Obama: Goodbye Rep Joe Wilson."  Since last night, that single group has raised more tham $135,000.  Others, like the "Rob Miller 2010 Club" and another consisting of "People Against Inappropriate Outbusrts" have pulled in more than $10,000.  (Click here to contribute yourself.)

Miller took on Wilson last year in the heavily Republican district (which features a Cook Partisan Voting Index Rating of Republican +9) and performed above expectation, garnering 46% of the vote.

During President Obama's speech on health care reform before Congress, Wilson shouted "you lie" as Obama explained that no portion of any version the bill provides for taxpayer-funded coverage for illegal aliens.  In fact, Obama was correct: none of the five bills circulating in the House or the Senate would provide illegal immigrants with access to government-funded health coverage.

But it was the form, and not the substance of Wilson's disagreement with the president that irked others who watched the speech.  He's received a bevy of criticism, not just from Democrats, but from fellow Republicans as well.  Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John McCain (R-AZ), and Bob Corker (R-TN) were just a few of those who spoke out against Wilson.  The South Carolina Congressman issued a swift apology, which was accepted by Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel at the White House and later commented upon by President Obama.

the DNC has it up to $350,000 now

He told that on his show today, that as soon as Joe Wilson said, "Lie," Hartmann google-searched him, found his Democratic opponent and sent fifty bucks.

Seems lots of other people had the same idea!

month. Probably at least half that by this time next week. I'll contribute next payday.

reflect the amount Kossacks donated to Miller. I know several who made contributions prior to the Kossack page being set up or who, like myself, donated directly on Miller's website. I went back and kicked in $10 more just so it would be recorded on the Kossacks for Miller ActBlue page.

that fast

Joe is in deep do do

I think Rob needs to get out there on TV show he's a good speaker & is going to be for people to see if this will grow bigger

I should would like to hear Rob speak.

LOL it's creating it's on wave

I don't think it's nearly high enough yet!

for Miller on ActBlue. 425 donations already, $17.5K. Wilson's going to be facing some grassroots-generated consequences for his behavior.

In several posts last night, an address and telephone # were given, but when I called the # this am to verify address, I got a recording that the # wasn't in service.

This is for a friend who likes to send checks via USPS, and I want Rob to get a nice plump check from him :)

a cached version of robmillerforcongress.com:

21 Scott's St.
Beaufort, SC 29902

843.252.1757

As a teacher and a mom, I'm always looking for the teachable moment. As a dem, I'm always ready for the actionable moment. Joe "What'd I do wrong?" Wilson provided me with a lovely synchronicity of the two.