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.
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…
