Udall's Senate bid gets a key early boost in money
2007-07-19
Source: Denver Post
Rep. Mark Udall took in hefty contributions from corporate executives, political action committees and the chief Democratic campaign fund as he raised $1.1 million in the past three months to run for the U.S. Senate.
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rss feedThe Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee gave Udall, an Eldorado Democrat, $39,900, the maximum allowed, a report by the Federal Election Commission shows.
That early infusion of funds is believed in political circles to help attract more money, said Paul S. Ryan, FEC program director for The Campaign Legal Center, a nonprofit government watchdog group.
"The early money is the most difficult to raise, but it's the most important to candidates," Ryan said. "It not only makes you look good, but it deters opponents from throwing their hat into the ring."
Udall has no primary challengers as he raises money to run for Colorado's open U.S. Senate seat. He has banked $2.5 million so far. Udall has said he expects to spend at least $10 million.
In the Republican camp, former U.S. Rep Bob Schaffer raised $717,000 in the most recent quarter. He finished the period with $683,000 on hand.
