By Antonio D. French
Filed Monday, July 16, 2007 at 8:44 AM
It is a favorite political pastime to watch the financial accomplishments of those thoroughbreds of political fundraising; the Blunts, Slays and McMillans of the political world. But with the end of contribution limits, what was once a horse race is now more like NASCAR. Labels: 5th_Senate, Fundraising, Governor's_Race
This post will be updated throughout the day with updated numbers. Stay tuned.
The Race for Governor
We're still waiting for Governor Matt Blunt's and Jay Nixon's July reports to post. But on his April campaign finance report, Blunt proved this was indeed a whole new world by raising $2.9 million with the help of numerous $25,000, $50,000 (one from a happy "homemaker" in Monett), and $100,000 donors.
The 5th Senate
The rumor was true, by raising an eye-popping $111,011.54 last quarter, State Rep. Rodney Hubbard* removed any doubt that he is the frontrunner in the race to succeed State Sen. Maida Coleman.
According to his report, Hubbard transferred $11,886.54 from his state rep. committee and got large donations from Rex Sinquefield ($30,000) and License Collector Mike McMillan ($10,000). Much of the rest of Hubbard's money came from dozens of $25 and $50 contributions from local supporters.
As we reported last week, State Rep. Tom Villa, who is also running, raised just $500. State Rep. Robin Wright Jones', another possible candidate, report has not been posted yet.
*Hubbard is a client of A D French & Associates
UPDATE: Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder raised $347,015 last quarter, bringing his total cash on hand (after spending $36,000) to just over $400,000. Notable names on his report: Kwame Building Group ($2,000), Paul McKee and his McEagle Properties ($5,000 plus a $1,856.58 in-kind donation), and Steve Stogel ($2,000).
More later...
7 Comments:
any reports available about where state school board president peter herschend and his family are sending their money?
kjoe
7/16/2007 11:51 AM
I notice that Paul McKee's company
McEagle and several of Mckee's
relatives are also listed on
Hubbard's donor list.
bc
7/16/2007 3:29 PM
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7/16/2007 3:34 PM
Yes, perhaps you should advise Hubbard to return McKee's money as this is a political liability. Yet I have been told that Tom Villa is also in favor of McKee, thus this may not become an issue during the race.
7/16/2007 3:43 PM
Hubbard's exorbitant donation from Rex Sinquefield ($30,000) spells trouble for public education. This is the man pushing vouchers and tax-credit scholarships.
I'm still voting for Villa. Such big donations mean subservience to the donor; and in this case, to the wealthy.
7/16/2007 5:24 PM
Who's 4 sale?
7/16/2007 11:25 PM
People are always accepting large doantions. Hubbard happens to share Sinquefeld's edution beliefs so its only fitting he accepts gifts from him. And its also a great thing for education; Rex is not trouble for education. He is a blessing. SOmething needs to be done!
10/17/2007 7:12 PM
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