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Grand Junction native and former Lt. Gov. Jane Norton pulled in some big bucks in the final weeks of the third quarter, campaign finance statements showed.
Norton, who is running for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, reported her campaign amassed $380,000 during the last three weeks of September.
She out raised Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet, who hauled in about $364,000 during the period, according to an analysis by The Denver Post. Former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff reeled in $181,000.
The comparison is notable in the sense that the three-week period marked the first time all three candidates competed against each other for cash.
Norton launched her Senate bid in early September, while Romanoff declared later in the month.
National preference
While Romanoff raised a decent amount of cash in the three-week period it seems as if he is not the favorite among party big wigs.
That is because he received no money from his party's national leadership committee, the analysis found. However, Bennet was the beneficiary of more than $30,000.
Norton also received more than $30,000 from GOP leadership. But Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck, largely considered her closest competitor for the nomination, came up empty.
Odds makers
The folks at Coloradopols.com hit the refresh button, and updated The Big Line 2010 in the wake of state Sen. Josh Penry leaving the gubernatorial contest.
Penry is off the Republican board. Former congressman Tom Tancredo debuted as an 18-to-1 shot in the race.
Another former congressman, Scott McInnis, is listed at 12-to-1. Evergreen businessman Dan Maes was not listed.
Tancredo wavering
A so-called “collaborative agenda” from state Republicans could ward off the presumed Tancredo candidacy.
A number of reports have surfaced this week, including at least one in The Denver Post, that Tancredo might forgo his gubernatorial run if there is some form of agreement with respect to a conservative platform.
McInnis fundraiser
The Scott McInnis for Governor campaign is holding a fundraiser Saturday at Grande River Vineyard.
The event is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. There will be a cash bar.
Quote of the week
“I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days.”
West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd in a statement regarding a ceremony marking him as the longest serving lawmaker in congressional history. Byrd, 92, was elected to the House in 1952. Six years later he was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Reach Wyatt Haupt Jr. at whaupt@gjfreepress.com.
Norton, who is running for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, reported her campaign amassed $380,000 during the last three weeks of September.
She out raised Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet, who hauled in about $364,000 during the period, according to an analysis by The Denver Post. Former Colorado House Speaker Andrew Romanoff reeled in $181,000.
The comparison is notable in the sense that the three-week period marked the first time all three candidates competed against each other for cash.
Norton launched her Senate bid in early September, while Romanoff declared later in the month.
National preference
While Romanoff raised a decent amount of cash in the three-week period it seems as if he is not the favorite among party big wigs.
That is because he received no money from his party's national leadership committee, the analysis found. However, Bennet was the beneficiary of more than $30,000.
Norton also received more than $30,000 from GOP leadership. But Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck, largely considered her closest competitor for the nomination, came up empty.
Odds makers
The folks at Coloradopols.com hit the refresh button, and updated The Big Line 2010 in the wake of state Sen. Josh Penry leaving the gubernatorial contest.
Penry is off the Republican board. Former congressman Tom Tancredo debuted as an 18-to-1 shot in the race.
Another former congressman, Scott McInnis, is listed at 12-to-1. Evergreen businessman Dan Maes was not listed.
Tancredo wavering
A so-called “collaborative agenda” from state Republicans could ward off the presumed Tancredo candidacy.
A number of reports have surfaced this week, including at least one in The Denver Post, that Tancredo might forgo his gubernatorial run if there is some form of agreement with respect to a conservative platform.
McInnis fundraiser
The Scott McInnis for Governor campaign is holding a fundraiser Saturday at Grande River Vineyard.
The event is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. There will be a cash bar.
Quote of the week
“I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days.”
West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd in a statement regarding a ceremony marking him as the longest serving lawmaker in congressional history. Byrd, 92, was elected to the House in 1952. Six years later he was elected to the U.S. Senate.
Reach Wyatt Haupt Jr. at whaupt@gjfreepress.com.
