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Candidates and consultants say the recession is cutting into their efforts to raise money for campaigns. If the trend continues, they say voters can expect to see fewer TV ads, yard signs and mailings, and more grass-roots campaigning. Read more about it here.
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David Rivera has blown away the field!!! Almost $400,000, an amazing effort. I predict he will hit the million mark before the election.
He is the new Hasner.
Posted by: Impressed! | July 11, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Now wouldn't it be refreshing to see representatives elected just because the people support them and not just because they have raised the most money? In this economy, how can we expect people to take money away from their families to go to a political candidate or campaign. I believe the general populace is tired of the politics of old where elections are bought. Let the people speak with their vote!
Posted by: Peaches | July 11, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Test
Posted by: Test | July 11, 2009 at 03:44 PM
Fewer TV ADs? More Grassroots?
And this is a bad thing?
Posted by: Just Sayin | July 11, 2009 at 04:51 PM
How are the Tampa Bay state reps and senator races doing raising $$??
Posted by: Wondering | July 11, 2009 at 06:26 PM
Jack Latvala raised 230k in a little over 2 months. Not bad i'd say
Posted by: How much will Nina raise? | July 12, 2009 at 06:17 PM
All Nina (It's all about the kids... well, for 8-months at least) Hayden will raise is more questions about her integrity.
Posted by: That's all | July 12, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Ray Sansom and Jay Odom have been quietly raising a lot of money for Latvala.
Since, Bill McCollum and the GOP are keeping the $1,000,000 that Odom gave them Latvala figures - Oh well, why not me.
Look for more lobbyists money to be given to Latvala during the next few months.
The Republican delegation - the best money can buy!
Posted by: Ray Sansom Raising Money for Latvala | July 12, 2009 at 08:05 PM
I heard sansom was going to endorse Latvala this week followed by Foley, Ensign and Sanford
Posted by: LOL | July 12, 2009 at 08:25 PM
Latvala had some impression names on his fundraising list, but the one that stands out is Nina's boss and his wife.
Posted by: Nina's boss wrote a check | July 12, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Tampa Bay legislators fundraising:
http://saintpetersblog1.blogspot.com/2009/07/tampa-bay-legislators-fundraising.html
Posted by: saintpetersblog | July 12, 2009 at 09:49 PM
http://saintpetersblog1.blogspot.com/2009/07/latvalas-raisin-money-like-its-1999.html
Posted by: Doesn't look like Latvala is having trouble raising money... | July 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM
I think Jack is good for a couple of airplane hangars if he gets elected!
Posted by: Jay | July 13, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Tagging latvala to something that happened before he was elected isnt going to cut it. He didnt serve a day with Sansom and Odom has never given to any of his campaigns.
The double dipper who's own boss isnt supporting her is going to need to find something new.
Posted by: Find something new | July 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM