Archive for July, 2009
Mid-day campaign finance odds and ends
Still waiting for some of the more high-profile reports to go online (i.e., Specter, Toomey and Sestak).
But here are some odds and ends from campaign finance data.
Congressman Tim Holden (D-17) has about $571,000 in cash on hand, most of it from previous election cycles. You can see his report pFrank Ryan, who a href="http://www.pa2010.com/2009/04/ryan-mulling-another-run-for-pa-17/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://www.pa2010.com']);return TrackClick("http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pa2010.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fryan-mulling-another-run-for-pa-17%2F','might+run+against+Holden')" target="_blank"might run against Holden/a, raised about $21,000 during the period and spent little. You can see his report a href="http://query.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/dcdev/forms/C00461954/423029/" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackEvent','outbound-article','http://query.nictusa.com']);return TrackClick("http%3A%2F%2Fquery.nictusa.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fdcdev%2Fforms%2FC00461954%2F423029%2F','here')" target="_blank">here.
Joe Pitts challenger Lois Herr has $37,000 in cash on hand, according to
Full StoryMurtha spends almost as much as he raises in 2Q
Congressman John Murtha (D-12) raised about $122,000 over the last three months, but sent most of it right back out the door, according to campaign finance data.
Murtha, who is under increasing scrutiny in connection to defense contractor lobbying scandals, finished the second quarter with about $317,000 in cash on hand, but about $34,000 in campaign debt. He faces Republican Bill Russell in a rematch of his reelection win last year.
In spending about $110,000…
Full StorySpecter has refunded almost a quarter-million in donations
Since switching parties earlier this year, Senator Arlen Specter has returned $225,000 in campaign contributions, The Morning Call
Full StoryU.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy Endorses Doug Pike for Congress
By PIKE FOR CONGRESS
Ardmore, PA-Today, Pike for Congress announced that U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) endorsed Doug Pike in the race for the 6th Congressional District.
“We need more leaders like Doug Pike to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us in Congress to create jobs, get our economy going again, and get our fiscal house back in order,” said Rep. Murphy. “In 14 years at The Philadelphia Inquirer, Doug Pike was a thoughtful advocate for common…
Full StoryMurphy endorses Pike in PA-6
Congressman Patrick Murphy (D-8) on Wednesday endorsed Doug Pike for Congress in the 6th District, giving the former Inquirer editorial writer another measure of early support as he looks to lock up the Democratic nomination early.
“We need more leaders like Doug Pike to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us in Congress, to create green jobs, to get our economy moving again and to get our fiscal house back in order,” Murphy told reporters on a conference…
Full StoryDent raised almost $200K in 2Q
As Democrats try to recruit someone ot run against Congressman Charlie Dent (R-15), they might want to consider the pace at which the incumbent is raising money.
The Lehigh Valley Congressman brought in more than $195,000 over the last three months, finishing the second quarter with more than $337,000 in cash on hand, according to campaign finance data.
National Democrats have been trying to
Full StoryKanjorski still bringing in PAC money
He may have had a close electoral scare last year, but Congressman Paul Kanjorski (D-11) can still raise money with the best of them.
Kanjorski raised almost $230,000 during the second quarter, finishing the period with almost $615,000 in cash on hand, according to campaign finance data.
He has not said whether he’ll seek reelection after edging Republican Lou Barletta last year in a race many analysts had expected him to lose. Lackawanna County Commissioner…
Full StoryDoyle has $361K on hand
Congressman Mike Doyle (D-14) ended the second fundraising quarter with a little more than $361,000 in campaign cash, according to campaign finance data.
Doyle raised about $121,000 during the period, and spent only $37,000. He has raised about $152,000 during this election cycle.
Altmire has more than half-a-million on hand
As a sophomore Democrat representing the historically conservative 4th District, Congressman Jason Altmire continues to raise money at an impressive clip in his efforts to hold the seat he captured in 2006.
Altmire raised more than $430,000 over the last three months, finishing the second quarter with more than $535,000 in cash on hand, according to campaign finance data. He has raised almost $675,000 since winning reelection last year. After Altmire beat Melissa Hart twice,…
Full StorySpending lightly, Carney has about $306K on hand
Approaching what many expect to be his easiest election cycle yet, Congressman Chris Carney (D-10) raised about $164,000 over the last thre months, entering the third quarter with a little less than $306,000 in campaign cash on hand, according to campaign finance data.
After a couple competitive election cycles, Carney is increasingly seen as
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