It's not an election year, but Wisconsin Republicans are raking in the cash
My apologies for the far right-wing source.
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/216455231.html
Scott Walker raises $3.5 million this year in re-election bid
Assembly Republicans raise significantly more money than their Democratic counterparts
Madison — Gov. Scott Walker scooped up $3.5 million in campaign donations in the first half of the year for his 2014 re-election bid. After expenses, the Republican governor had about $2.2 million on hand as of June 30, according to a campaign finance report released Monday by his campaign.
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But Republican strategist Mark Graul said it was remarkable Walker could raise $3.5 million in six months during a non-election year. "Gov. Walker has built a very large, loyal following that I'm sure is the envy of elected officials everywhere," Graul said.
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Walker has proved himself to be an ardent fundraiser. In the 2010 race, Walker raised and spent $11 million, far above the $6.9 million spent by his Democratic opponent, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. Walker pulled in an unprecedented $37.3 million during last year's attempt to recall him from office. For much of that campaign, Walker did not have to abide by donation limits that Democrats did because of a quirk of Wisconsin's recall law.
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Responded Mike Tate, chairman of the state Democratic Party: "Walker's latest haul is surely buoyed by his frequent trips out of state to campaign for president, but unfortunately for Walker, the people of Wisconsin won't judge him based on his ability to raise money from large corporations and wealthy donors from places like Texas and Iowa. Wisconsin voters will judge Scott Walker on his failure to create jobs and his pursuit of divisive social issues and an extreme tea party agenda at the expense of the economic security of the middle class."
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