The Money Primary
By Byron LaMasters
Republicans won't go to the polls to nominate their candidate for governor for another 14 months, but that hasn't stopped anyone from raising money. The Austin American Statesman reports on the financial situation of the top three candidates:
Republican Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn said Thursday that she has $5.7 million in cash on hand for her next campaign. [...]
Perry, who also filed his report on Thursday, said he has $8 million in cash on hand for his re-election bid.
U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, also thought to be a contender for governor, has $6.7 million available to spend on a state or U.S. Senate campaign.
Yay! Texans will be treated to tens of millions of dollars in television ads of Republicans attacking Republicans by the end of the year.
Posted by Byron LaMasters at January 13, 2005 11:56 PM
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I'm wondering more about the field for Democrats. Certainly this is going to give us a decent edge, but I'm hoping we don't have some career politician to put our support behind. I'd really like to see some new blood in this race.
