Call It A Comeback
Total she broke the $100,000 mark. For the quarter: $63064.72, On Hand $43460.34
To give you an idea, Melissa Bean hadn’t started any serious fundraising by this part in the cycle in 2003. She had abotu $600 on hand after some disbursements. The key will be to leverage the early money into larger donors–once you show people you are serious and can raise money, more money can follow.
I mentioned she had apparently set up an exploratory committee according to comments at the Leader
Raised $305124.00, on hand $228973.58 $37000 is McSeeney’s.
UPDATES: Correction here
$39850.00 raised, $125312.26 on hand.
Must be feeling pretty confident.
It hurts the Dems because it means that Roskam can now focus on the general election and worse, there isn’t going to be an internal Republican debate over how conservative Roskam is.
All this and no one got to ask Pankau about daylight savings time. Damn.
“Yes, Peter Roskam is a very conservative man and he’s too conservative for my taste, but he’s a likable ultra-conservative,” said Carney, who described Roskam as an articulate public speaker. “We agree on fiscal things but we disagree on social issues.”
You can use it as a back handed complement to endorse a white male for Congress. Who knew?
The press release:
Former Primary Opponent Backs
Roskam in Congressional Campaign
Carney Endorses RoskamWHEATON ? J.P. ?Rick? Carney met with State Senator Peter Roskam earlier this week and is no longer a candidate for Congress. Carney issued a statement via the Roskam campaign that he is supporting Roskam and has formally endorsed his candidacy. Carney served DuPage County for over 20 years as the Recorder of Deeds. Carney retired from public service six months ago so he could spend more time with his wife and four children in Wheaton.
?Although we may disagree on a couple matters, Peter and I are in complete agreement on solid fiscal Republican issues. I like Peter Roskam and have always considered him a strong family man and good friend. In fact, I wasn?t looking forward to running against him. He has always had an open door with people from all viewpoints and I am confident he will do so as our Congressman. Today, I am endorsing Peter Roskam,? said J.P. ?Rick? Carney.
?I am pleased to have the support of my friend Rick Carney. As a public servant for more than 20 years, Rick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to my campaign,? said Senator Peter Roskam.
$761,650 on hand with $226865 raised.
Doesn’t seem like activity of a guy running for Governor
Just over $22,000, with $16,400 on hand. $4500 in personal loans from Peter to the campaign.
I’m not sure what Peter’s goal is and what his timeline is, but as a start-up quarter it’s just sort of a start-up quarter. Nothing sticks out in the report as especially interesting. He has hired Mia Phifer for fundraising and campaign work. She was previously a consultant to Carol Moseley Braun and Finance Director to Lauren Beth Gash in IL-10 which was a high dollar race.
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