Carney’s has more than 70 times opponent’s cash

Congressman Chris Carney’s advantage in the money race is simply enormous, an edge of magnitude, not degree.

The 10th District Democrat finished June sitting on more than $792,000. Carney’s second-quarter campaign finance report had not yet been published online early Thursday afternoon, but the numbers were provided to pa2010.com by his campaign.

That’s more than 71 times the money held by Republican Tom Marino; the former U.S. Attorney finished June with just over $11,000 in the bank. Carney’s cash lead could prompt some political watchers to reevaluate Marino’s prospect in the cheap, northeast Pennsylvania media market. The race is currently No. 6 on the pa2010.com Congressional Power Rankings. Carney raised about $203,000 between April 29 and June 30, his campaign said.

“Congressman Carney is grateful for the support from throughout the region,” campaign manager Max Cummings said in a statement. “This is the campaign’s best three months of fundraising in nearly two years and it illustrates the strong support for his candidacy from Democrats, Republicans and independents alike. It is clear that there is a complete lack of enthusiasm for the congressman’s opponent and it is easy to understand why Republicans tried to recruit Congressman Carney to change parties even after Tom Marino expressed interest in a run for office. The honor and integrity with which Congressman Carney has represented the region and lived his life are values widely supported in the 10th District.”