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April 15, 2008
Brennan, Scontras announce cash raised

With a midnight deadline looming, some initial fund-raising numbers are being released this afternoon in the 1st District congressional race.

Michael Brennan, who ranked fifth out of six Democratic candidates in fund-raising through Dec. 31, announced that he raised $59,102.16 between January and March. His campaign said it was its strongest three months of fund-raising to date.

"We are not going to buy this election with the most out-of-state donors or $2,300 contributions," Brennan campaign manager Peter Asen said in a press release, "but we are going to win it with the best ideas, the strongest grassroots support, and the most heart."

Dean Scontras, one of two Republicans in the race, announced that he raised $76,897.89 from 403 contributors between January and March.

"I'm humbled by the support my candidacy continues to receive from Mainers who are tired of politics as usual in Washington," Scontras said in a press release.

Look here for more on campaign fund-raising today and tomorrow...

– Kevin Wack

Posted at 01:34 PM

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