Larry LaRocco is in whether Senator Larry Craig is or not. LaRocco's 2008 Senate campaign is reporting nearly $80,000 in contributions in the three months since entering the race in April.
From ABC affiliate, Local News 8 in Idaho Falls:
Larry LaRocco, the former Democratic US House member running for Senate in 2008, said today he's raised nearly $80,000 since April for his bid to return to Washington, DC. [...]
LaRocco says, "There's a lot of enthusiasm for my race - and for my candidacy."
LaRocco's campaign will also report that more that 200 in-state supporters gave an average of $116 each.
Money isn't always the deciding factor, but early money (the election is still a year and a half away) can be a good gauge of support. From the looks of it, LaRocco's off to a good start.
Although I will not vote for Larry Craig because of his vote on S1639, the Immigration Reform Bill, I have yet to see anything posted anywhere on LaRocco's view on illegal immigration. Because illegal immigration affects everything in our everyday lives, it's important for me to know LaRocco's stance on this issue. He wouldn't be avoiding it, now would he?
Posted by: Tina Steiner | July 17, 2007 at 07:58 PM
Hey Tina, I'm not aware what LaRocco's position is on that issue, either. He does have some contact info on his website and would probably respond if you asked him. I've found him to be pretty honest about his opinions and positions, whether he thinks you'll agree with him or not...a little refreshing actually.
Here's the link to his site:
http://www.laroccoforsenate.com/app/webroot/pages/contact.html
Posted by: MountainGoat | July 17, 2007 at 10:47 PM