End of the 2Q Fundraising

Filed in Delaware by on June 30, 2009

Today, June 30, is the end of the 2nd quarter and the last day to give for donations to appear in the 2Q fundraising reports (federal candidates). I know it’s not an election year, but fundraising reports, especially in the early race are used as a gauge of strength of a candidate. There are two worthy local candidates you could consider if you’re feeling generous.

John Carney, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives. Carney will either be taking on Delaware powerhouse Mike Castle (which I think is unlikely) or he’ll be taking on someone from the shallow bench (to be named later).

Links: John Carney for Congress
You can also give through Act Blue (a worthy organization dedicated to electing Democrats): John Carney at Act Blue

There is also a Senate race in Pennsylvania that is shaping up to be of national interest. Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Democrat-again Arlen Specter will probably be taking on Representative (and retired Admiral) Joe Sestak in the Democratic primary for the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race. Sestak is not a progressive, but he is a loyal Democrat and Specter is a loyal Specterite. This will really be something to watch! The winner of the Democratic primary will probably take on Republican Pat Toomey, who barely lost to Specter in the Republican primary of 2004 and whose candidacy helped push Specter out of the Republican Party. Early money in this race will be key.

Links: Joe Sestak’s official web page
There isn’t yet an official Sestak for Senate page, but here is the Act Blue page.

There are lots of other interesting 2010 federal races if these two don’t catch your fancy.
Fivethirtyeight.com’s Top Ten Senate Races (June edition)
TheHill.com’s Top Ten 2010 House Races

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  1. G Rex says:

    So no fundraising love for Ted Kaufman? I’m guessing you guys aren’t big fans of Politico, so I’ll post this:

    http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0609/24341.html

    Ted Kaufman to SEC: Do Your Job

  2. MJ says:

    Minnesota Supreme Court has just declared Al Franken the winner of the Senate Race!!!

  3. Susan Regis Collins says:

    I do not get it.

    Why are the names of candidates from ‘the shallow end of the bench’, even when already announced, ignored time and time again?????

    Forward thinking SCOTT SPENCER has done more direct services for Delawareans, in the past five years, than most electeds..regardless of the office.

    What has Mr. Carney done for us lately?

  4. Susan, I totally forgot about Scott Spencer. Everyone, of course, is free to give to Scott Spencer as well.

  5. John Manifold says:

    Save your shekels, Susan. Spencer was one of the dupes who wanted to privatize Amtrak.