Watts raises $1.14 million for campaign to oust Cornyn

2007-07-11

Source: Associated Press

Having already pledged $10 million of his own money for a campaign, Democrat Mikal Watts said Monday he has raised another $1.14 million to take on incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn next year.

Watts raised the money in June, the first month he operated a campaign exploratory committee, his campaign said. The money makes it likely he will file as a candidate soon.

Watts, a trial lawyer in San Antonio, has put $3.8 million of his own money for the 2008 primary in March and $6.2 million for the general election if he wins the Democratic nomination.

"I think it's sending a huge message to John Cornyn," said Watts spokeswoman Kimberly Devlin.

Watts attended 39 events in 30 days and more than 800 supporters contributed. About $400,000 was raised through the Internet, Watts' campaign said.

Cornyn spokesman Brian Walsh said his campaign won't have updated numbers until later this week.

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