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Slattery Raises $1 Million from Over 2,000 Individuals
Jim Slattery, candidate for the US Senate, announced Monday that he had raised $1 million dollars. Slattery crossed the $1 million dollar threshold Sunday at a fundraiser hosted by Lt. Governor Mark Parkinson.
“This is an important financial milestone in my campaign for the US Senate,” Slattery said. “It demonstrates the viability of my candidacy and my ability to compete in the general election.”
Slattery has raised a total of $1,003,725 from 2,059 people including 1,441 Kansans in only 140 days.
“I’m encouraged by the financial support we have received in such a short time,” Slattery said. “It shows that Kansans are eager for new leadership in the United States Senate.”
Should Slattery win the Democratic primary on Tuesday, he will face incumbent Senator Pat Roberts. As of July 16th, Roberts had just under $3 million cash on hand.
“Pat Roberts has been in Washington for 40 years,” Slattery said. “As a result, all the special interests have contributed to his campaign, including over $300,000 from the oil and gas industry.”
Slattery continued, “I will not be able to match Roberts dollar for dollar, but all the money in the world won’t help Pat hide his abysmal voting record.
“Roberts has been on the wrong side of all the issues important to Kansans- energy and fiscal policy, the war in Iraq, health care, and gas prices,” Slattery said. “When Kansans learn about these things, I am confident they will vote for change in November.”
Posted on August 04, 2008 | Permalink