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Big money disparity in 1st District

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By The Associated Press

Tuesday, Jul 15, 2008 - 07:34:04 pm CDT

OMAHA — Democratic challenger Max Yashirin is trailing by thousands of dollars in fundraising in the 1st District race against incumbent Republican Jeff Fortenberry.

Yashirin has raised nearly $12,000 for his campaign. The 25-year-old former Marine is running his first campaign against Fortenberry, who’s seeking a third term.

Yashirin was required to file his first report with the Federal Election Commission Tuesday.

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Rep. Jeff Fortenberry

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Smith has more than $323,000 in the bank
Democrat Esch says he has raised $247,000

Fortenberry has raised nearly $510,000, bringing in $61,680 since April 1. The Republican has nearly $375,000 cash on hand.

Yashirin’s campaign says he has nearly $5,000 in the bank.


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Teach wrote on July 15, 2008 4:26 pm:
" Where is Fortenberry's contributions coming from? 1st district or special interests? Does anyone know? "

 Realistic View wrote on July 15, 2008 4:43 pm:
" Incumbents always raise more money than challengers with little political or public policy history. What this tells me is that the big Democrat fund-raiser money is being instead allocated to the Senate race and Kleeb, and the party is basically expecting Yashirin to lose by a landslide. I know I have only so much money to donate to campaigns, so I put it into races that my candidate actually has a realistic hope of winning. "

 Conrad wrote on July 15, 2008 6:17 pm:
" Try Federal Election Commission Itemized Individual List at:
http://www.fec.gov/DisclosureSearch/mapHSCandDetail.do?detailType=cand&cand_id=H4NE01064&category=disH&stateName=NE&congressId=01 "

 Real Need wrote on July 15, 2008 7:27 pm:
" Wouldn’t it be great if the families of veterans and veterans would support this man who is dedicated to change Washington’s historical blunders in Iraq? I went to the website and noticed allot of out of state contributions. Must be special interests. While I don’t have much money to contribute, change for change can make a difference for the challenger. Every little bit helps and the average citizens are the ones who will make a difference just by voting. "

 Tim wrote on July 15, 2008 9:18 pm:
" $12,000 is actually $12,000 more than I expected him to have. He's not going to be able to buy the race by any means, but considering he was a late entry to the race and doesn't have the backing of any of Nebraska's big-money people, that is pretty good. That is a lot of five dollar checks. I will be writing my check tomorrow. "

 Checking Writing too wrote on July 15, 2008 10:35 pm:
" It would be nice to have a change from Fortenberry! "

 Galen wrote on July 16, 2008 6:59 am:
" Is this election over YET? "

 Dano wrote on July 16, 2008 9:34 am:
" I am voting for the underdog. Time for the youth of this nation to start making it theirs. I am tired of old politics. "

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