The first quarter fundraising reports just filed with the Federal Election Commission showed that Democratic challenger Tom Perriello has outraised incumbent Rep. Virgil Goode for the third straight quarter in the race for the fifth congressional district.
Incredibly, in the first quarter of 2008 alone, the Perriello campaign raised more support from inside the district than Goode raised in all of 2007. Perriello raised over $340,000 in the first quarter of 2008, with 98% of donations coming from individuals.
On the other hand, as the Perrillo campaign points out much of Goode's fundraising over his years in Washington, DC, to the tune of over $1.5 million, has come from corporate and DC lobbyists, including over $100,000 from oil, gas, and electric utility interest groups.
With seven months until Election Day, the Perriello campaign has already raised more than any previous Democratic challenger to Goode, more than $600,000. The campaign reports over $500,000 cash on hand.
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Perriello has been on the road for the past two weeks, meeting with voters from 14 different counties and municipalities. The campaign has opened offices in Franklin County, Danville, and Charlottesville.
Based on Perriello's record-breaking support from across the district, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee recently added the race to its list of national target races.
"People from every corner of the Fifth district are responding to our focus on right and wrong instead of right and left," Perriello said. "People clearly want new leaders who care more about fixing problems than finding someone to blame for them. We need jobs for Southside, healthcare for all, and a sustainable solution in Iraq."
With seven months until Election Day, the Perriello campaign has already raised more than any previous Democratic challenger to Goode, more than $600,000. The campaign reports over $500,000 cash on hand.
Perriello has been on the road for the past two weeks, meeting with voters from 14 different counties and municipalities. The campaign has opened offices in Franklin County, Danville, and Charlottesville.
Full text of press release follows:
Perriello Outraises Goode for Third Straight Quarter
Donations from All 22 Counties and Municipalities Top Goode's
In-District Support for All of 2007April 15, 2008-Ivy, VA-The first quarter fundraising reports just filed with the Federal Election Commission showed that Democratic challenger Tom Perriello has outraised incumbent Rep. Virgil Goode for the third straight quarter in the race for the fifth congressional district. Based on Perriello's record-breaking support from across the district, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee recently added the race to its list of national target races.
"I am really inspired that so many people across the district have made it possible for us to match up against someone who has been doing politics for so many years and has raised over $1.5 million from corporate lobbyists. This year is our best chance to reclaim politics for the people of this district instead of the powerful interests entrenched in Washington," said Perriello.
In the first quarter of 2008, the Perriello campaign raised more support from inside the district than Congressman Goode raised in all of 2007. Perriello raised over $340,000 in the first quarter of 2008, with 98% of donations coming from individuals. Rep. Goode has raised over $1.5 million from corporate and DC lobbyists during his congressional career, including over $100,000 from oil, gas, and electric utility interest groups.
"People from every corner of the Fifth district are responding to our focus on right and wrong instead of right and left. People clearly want new leaders who care more about fixing problems than finding someone to blame for them. We need jobs for Southside, healthcare for all, and a sustainable solution in Iraq," said Perriello.
With seven months until Election Day, the Perriello campaign has already raised more than any previous Democratic challenger to Rep. Goode. The campaign has raised over $600,000 and reports over $500,000 cash on hand. Along with its record-breaking fundraising, the Perriello campaign has logged over 1600 volunteer hours. Mr. Perriello has been on the road for the past two weeks, meeting with voters from 14 different counties and municipalities. The campaign has opened offices in Franklin County, Danville, and Charlottesville.
Go Tom!