Maybe Jim Risch, anointed by Idaho's GOP as replacement for Senator Larry Craig (who is still making news), has good reason to be sending out desperate fundraising letters. Democratic candidate Larry LaRocco just released his preliminary fundraising totals for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2007. The numbers look strong and it appears that individuals are contributing at a clip of better than 6 to 1 over the amount coming in from PACs.
From the LaRocco campaign:
In releasing the totals LaRocco said, "My fundraising has steadily picked up since I announced on April 11. Each quarter since my announcement has been greater than the previous quarter. My total raised for 2007 is approximately $353,000 and I raised approximately $165,000 in the fourth quarter. I am proud that the bulk of my 1232 contributors are from Idaho. I have a healthy cash on hand total and I expect the fundraising momentum to continue as the call for a new direction in Washington, DC grows louder."
4th quarter fundraising total = $165,000
3rd quarter fundraising total = 107,000
2nd quarter fundraising total = 81,000
2007 Total = $353,000
Total contributors for 2007 = 1232
Idaho Contributors = 741
Other contributors = 491Idaho contributors - 4th quarter = 199All other contributors - 4th quarter = 237
Total contributors - 4th quarter = 436
Cash on hand 12/31 = $172,000
PAC - 2007 = $55,300PAC - 4th Quarter = $26,800
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