Fundraising by GOP House freshmen off to slow start

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Source: The Washington Post

The new Republican members of the House are off to a slow start in raising money for their reelection campaigns.

On average, the GOP freshmen raised $176,000 for their campaigns during the first quarter, according to federal disclosure reports. That compares with $287,000 raised by freshman Democrats in the first quarter of 2009 and $242,000 in 2007 — both years when the Democrats were coming off big gains and looking to hold on to new seats.

At the same time, the overall amount of money raised by House incumbents in the first quarter increased by 22 percent, to $63.9 million, compared with two years ago.

Some Republicans with tough races ahead of them brought in surprisingly little cash. In New York, Ann Marie Buerkle raised $65,000, according to the reports filed by House candidates Friday. In 2010, she won by fewer than 1,000 votes.

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fundraising_by_gop_house_freshmen_off_to_slow_start/2011/04/16/AFLYJuqD_story.html

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[lob1]

2. What a terrible thing.

I'm going to rush out and not send them money right now.

[w4rma]

3. Republicans are getting much more money through indirect means, however. (nt)

[classysassy]

7. My left over monopoly money

is in the mail,heres hoping you will be returned to your regular job in 2012.

[HankyDubs]

4. a sick society

is what we are, when the money is more important than the achievements (or lack thereof) or competence of legislators. The money is always the headline.

And, as noted above, GOPbaggers have much less need to solicit money in the way they used to under the old system. Billions will flow from anonymous donors come election time.

[rasputin1952]

5. I'm actually surprised they didn't have to pay last cycle's donors back...

with interest, for the lousy job they have done!

[No Elephants]

6. After Citizens United and the FEC ruling on "Super PACs?"

Not sure what to make of this. I hope it is what it seems to be, but I'm wary.