Looks like the local news media should be reporting on Congressman Tom Udall because he is going to be very hard to beat this fall. The latest polls have him winning over either Congresswoman Wilson or Congressmen Pearce by a good margin. His campaign has raised 1.3 million in the first quarter of this year alone. I understand that he will be listing public appearances and normal everyday people endorsements on his campaign site very soon. Somehow I don’t get the feeling that either of the other candidates much cares about everyday people endorsements. They are too busy with big oil companies. I know I look forward to having Tom Udall as our U.S. Senator.Press Release from Tom Udall’s Campaign
TOM UDALL WELL POSITIONED WITH ALMOST $2.6 MILLION CASH-ON-HAND IN FIRST QUARTER
N.M. Democrat Raised Over $1.3 Million in Just 3 Months
Albuquerque, NM - Congressman Tom Udall's campaign for U.S. Senate raised an impressive $1.3 million in the first three months of 2008, and is preparing for the post-primary contest with almost $2.6 million cash-on-hand.
"Thanks to our generous supporters, Tom Udall once again exceeded expectations to raise a tremendous $1.3 million in the first quarter of 2008," Campaign Manager Amanda Cooper, said today. "We are very grateful for the steady outpouring of support that shows Tom's proven record of leadership and courage resonate and are what New Mexicans want in their next United States Senator."
Udall is building his bank account for a competitive general election posting $2,582,940 cash-on-hand. His contributions raised during the first quarter of 2008, which ended March 31, total a strong $1,307,170.
That new total shows he definitively capitalized on the momentum of raising more than the $1 million during the fourth quarter of 2007 -- an amount that beat the fourth quarter fundraising totals of both his potential GOP opponents combined.
"New Mexicans know that Tom Udall is a leader we can count on in the U.S Senate to get things done for our interests, not special interests," said Cooper. "As a standout Attorney General Tom Udall always put New Mexico first by fighting domestic violence, reducing drunk driving and protecting consumers. During his five terms in Congress he has been a strong and consistent voice to protect our troops and brave veterans and expand economic opportunity for New Mexico's small businesses. Tom Udall will work for national change to expand health care, improve education, and achieve energy independence for a new direction in America."
Post Note: Sorry to hear that Barbara from Democracy for New Mexico is having a hard day when it comes to reporting financial news. The world will only get better with people like Tom Udall in office. We still need to report the good news along with the bad news that is a direct result of having a republican controlled senate and a republican president for the last eight years. I hope Barbara has a better day tomorrow!
