Tim Kaine's "Moving Virginia Forward" PAC has been kicking some serious butt, raising over $1 million in the third quarter and donating over $500,000 to Democratic candidates for the General Assembly. And there's a lot more money where that came from, which is great news as well.
Moving Virginia Forward Raises $1.057 Million in Third Quarter of 2007, Contributes over $500,000 to Legislative Candidates - $1 Million Plus Remains on Hand(Richmond) - Governor Tim Kaine's Political Action Committee, Moving Virginia Forward, announced today that it has raised $1,057,538 in the third quarter of 2007. After expenses, Moving Virginia Forward now maintains $1,044,748 cash on hand.
Moving Virginia Forward made contributions in excess of $500,000 to legislative candidates in the third quarter of 2007. The major contributions to candidates were as follows:
George Barker - $50,000
Joe Bouchard - $10,000
Chris Brown - $20,000
Bill Day - $20,000
Bobby Mathieson - $20,000
John Miller - $50,000
Paula Miller - $10,000
Paul Nichols - $20,000
Ralph Northam - $50,000
Janet Oleszek - $50,000
Chap Petersen - $50,000
Albert Pollard - $50,000
Karen Schultz - $35,000
Rex Simmons - $20,000
Adam Tomer - $20,000
Margi Vanderhye - $20,000The PAC's fundraising efforts were bolstered by a $1 Million Gala Fundraiser held at the Ritz-Carlton in Pentagon City on September 25th.
"We are elated by the continued generous support from donors throughout the Commonwealth who share the Governor's commitment to electing like-minded candidates to the state Senate and House of Delegates," said Moving Virginia Forward Executive Director Matthew Felan.
Today's report covers the period between July 1 and September 30, 2007.
Total raised 7/1/07 - 9/30/07: $1,057,538
Balance on-hand as of 9/30/07: $1,044,748
Tim Kaine is setting the standard this year and it's not just money either; he's working hard to make sure that he has a General Assembly that will work with him, not against him, for a change. Now we've just got to do our part -- vote Democratic on November 6!
Friends of Mark Warner raised $1,109,080.69 for the Federal Election Committee (FEC) period ending September 30, 2007. Governor Mark Warner became a candidate for U.S. Senate on September 13, 2007.Friends of Mark Warner will report cash-on-hand of $1,017,025.75.
"We're gratified by the early and enthusiastic support Governor Warner is receiving. Virginians are responding to his approach of bringing people together in a bipartisan way to bring real change to Washington. This is a great start and we look forward to building on this momentum throughout the next year of the campaign," said Monica Dixon, senior advisor to Governor Mark Warner.