There’s a distinct difference in the fundraising success of the two candidates for State Treasurer, incumbent State Treasurer Clint Zweifel (D) and republican challenger Cole McNary (r).
Via the Missouri Ethics Commission:
C081066: Clint Zweifel For Missouri
Information Reported On: 2012 – July Quarterly ReportBeginning Money on Hand $1,009,218.87
Monetary Receipts + $127,464.79
Monetary Expenditures – $53,918.38
Contributions Made – $0.00
Other Disbursements – $0.00
Subtotal $73,546.41
Ending Money On Hand $1,082,765.28
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C081190: Friends To Elect Cole Mcnary
Information Reported On: 2012 – July Quarterly ReportBeginning Money on Hand $75,977.57
Monetary Receipts + $43,683.00
Monetary Expenditures – $74,598.94
Contributions Made – $0.00
Other Disbursements – $0.00
Subtotal ($30,915.94)
Ending Money On Hand $45,061.63
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Ouch.
Let’s take a look at some of the details:
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED – SUPPLEMENTAL
FRIENDS TO ELECT COLE MCNARY 7/16/2012Missourians for Matt Blunt Inc PO Box 144 Jefferson City MO 65102 6/21/2012 $1,000.00
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Heh. Quality begets quality, success begets success.
ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES OVER $100 SUPPLEMENTAL FORM
FRIENDS TO ELECT COLE MCNARY 7/16/2012Victory Enterprises 5200 SW 30th Street Suite 7 Davenport IA 52802 5/11/2012 Printing $9,030.44
And a number of campaign workers.
A few details from State Treasurer Clint Zweifel’s (D) report:
ITEMIZED EXPENDITURES OVER $100 SUPPLEMENTAL FORM
CLINT ZWEIFEL FOR MISSOURI 7/16/2012Grindstone Research LLP 8185 Boone Trace Nashville TN 37221 5/7/2012 Research $1,750.00
Grindstone Research LLP 8185 Boone Trace Nashville TN 37221 4/2/2012 Research $2,340.00
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We like research.