Knox prepared to spend millions on gubernatorial bid

PHILADELPHIA—Tom Knox spent more than $10 million from his own pocket on an unsuccessful run for mayor here in 2007. A couple years later, the wealthy Philadelphia businessman seems willing to spend a whole lot more to win the governor’s mansion.

In a recent interview with pa2010.com, Knox, a Democrat, said a successful gubernatorial run for a candidate of his profile would cost about $30 million; $15 million each for the primary and general elections. While he has high fundraising hopes, Knox said he would spend “whatever it takes” to win.

“I want to make sure that this time I’m a winner,” said Knox, who finished second in Philadelphia’s 2007 Democratic mayoral primary to eventual Mayor Michael Nutter.

April 19, 2009 at 6:19 pm | Comments (3)