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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Edwards increases lead in campaign cash
U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards reported having $1,288,190 cash on hand in his campaign account this week, up more than $271,000 from December.
Edwards, D-Waco, continued to enjoy a huge advantage in campaign dollars over his Republican challenger during the most recent reporting period, which covered fund-raising between January and March. Rob Curnock, a Waco video production business owner, has taken in $6,191 since entering the race in January, $3,125 of which came from a loan.
Neither Edwards or Curnock were opposed during March’s primary elections. Edwards is seeking a 10th term in Congress representing Waco.
“With over $1.28 million in the bank, we are well on our way to having the necessary resources to communicate Chet’s record of working effectively for the people of the 17th District,” said Elizabeth Connor, Edwards’ campaign spokesperson in a news release. “We are continuing to build a strong grassroots organization and look forward to running another great campaign.”
In an interview last week, Curnock said he was fine with being the underdog in the race.
“If my opponent wants to ignore me all the way through November that is fine. That is perfect,” he said. “We’re doing what we’re doing and he can do what he does, which is bring in all the money he brings in and to do his thing. But we are going to be an issue based campaign and that is what we are going to base the campaign on through the fall.”
