Udall expands his war chest
2007-07-12
Source: Denver Post
Colorado Democratic Rep. Mark Udall said today that he raised more than $1.1 million in the past three months for his 2008 U.S. Senate campaign, a race that is expected to be one of fiercest in the country.
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rss feedUdall, a congressman representing Colorado's 2nd District, now has almost $2.5 million in the bank, campaign manager Mike Melanson said in a statement.
The campaign released the totals in advance of Sunday's Federal Election Commission reporting deadline.
Melanson called the total "impressive" but added, "There is still a long way to go." Udall wants to replace Republican Wayne Allard, who is retiring.
Some analysts consider the race one of the Democrats' best chances to gain a Senate seat because Colorado has been trending Democratic in the last couple of elections.
Former U.S. Rep. Bob Schaffer, who is seeking the Republican nomination, has not yet released his fundraising totals, campaign manager Pat Fiske said.
Fiske said he expects the numbers to be available in a few days.
He declined to comment on Udall's announcement.
