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U.S. Senate campaign bucks: Portman, $1.7M, Fisher, $900,000, Brunner, $228,000
This just in from Dayton Daily News Washington correspondent Jessica Wehrman:
Republican Rob Portman raised $1.7 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the second quarter, ending June 30, according to his campaign finance report. Portman, a former Cincinnati-area U.S. House member, also raised $1.7 million in the first quarter.
Portman has $4.3 million on hand for the campaign.
Democrats Lee Fisher and Jennifer Brunner also released fund raising information.
“Ohioans are responding to our message that Washington isn’t doing enough to create jobs and opportunities for economic growth,” Portman said in a press release.
“Middle-class families are anxiously watching their budgets while Washington allows runaway spending to continue. The strong support I’ve received makes clear that Ohioans are looking for leadership on health care, energy and tax relief instead of implementing more job-killing policies.”
The second quarter contributions came from 2,216 individual donors; combined with first quarter donors, nearly 3,500 individuals are behind Portman, the release said.
Also, Democratic Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher’s campaign for the U.S. Senate said on Wednesday, July 15, that Fisher raised more than $900,000 in the second quarter.
That brings his total to more than $1.9 million raised since he entered the 2010 Senate race in February, the campaign said.
Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, who’s battling Fisher for the Democratic nomination, raised more than $228,000 in the second quarter and overall has raised more than $435,000, Brunner’s campaign said.
Both Fisher’s and Brunner’s campaigns said they were pleased.
“We’re grateful for the support we’ve received from every corner of Ohio,” Fisher for Ohio campaign manager Geri Prado said in a press release. “This campaign is about keeping good-paying jobs in Ohio and creating new jobs by making our state the hub of the clean, green energy industry.”
“My campaign is hungrier, smarter, more disciplined and more focused on solid public policy that touches the lives of everyday Ohioans,” Brunner said in a press release.
“If it was all about money, Lee Fisher would have been elected governor more than a decade ago and saved Ohio from Bob Taft.”
Rob Portman and Cleveland-area auto dealer Tom Ganley are vying for the GOP nomination.
The candidates are seeking the seek now held by Republican Sen. George Voinovich who is not seeking re-election.
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By Владислав Лебедев
October 29, 2009 1:07 PM | Link to this
Точно. Фактов всегда достаточно - не хватает фантазии. Желаю автору ее поболее :)
By george
July 15, 2009 3:12 PM | Link to this
It is surprising that the current Lt Gov. Is not raising more money. It may be because taxing Ted is having a hard time managing the State Budget and jobs are leaving the State in record numbers under his watch. If Brunner can keep close with money she will win the primary.
By mikey
July 15, 2009 12:24 PM | Link to this
ever seen a poor politician?