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GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF FEC REPORTS

By Michael B. Brodkorb | June 25, 2007

I'm getting ready for the next round of FEC reports to be released in the few weeks.  Al Franken (D-Big Entertainment) raised $1.3 million during the last reporting period.  His campaign's spin was focused on the fact that Franken only fundraised during half of the reporting period. Therefore, if Franken raised $1.3 million in 45 days, his benchmark for the next full reporting period of 90 days should be close to $2.6 million.  

It will be interesting to see where Mike Ciresi comes in at.  His campaign has been awfully quiet.  I think he needs to show a million plus (with or without his own money) if he is to stay competitive with Franken.

U.S. Senator Norm Coleman raised more money than Franken during the last reporting period, but I would expect Franken to beat him this quarter. His opportunities to raise are much greater as this is his full-time job while Coleman is busy being a good Senator.  I would expect Coleman to show another strong million dollar quarter.

As we get closer to reporting deadline, please check back to Minnesota Democrats Exposed or Blogs for Norm! for more information.

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This post also appears on Blogs for Norm!, an online community and blog covering the 2008 U.S. Senate campaign in Minnesota. The primary goal of Blogs for Norm! is to organize bloggers who support U.S. Senator Norm Coleman.

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9 Responses to “GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF FEC REPORTS”

  1. Andrew Says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 2:34 PM

    You know, if Coleman is a such “good” Senator, him doing his job out in DC should make people want to donate to him and help him beat Franken in the fundraising.

    Saying he is too busy out in DC to fundraise here in Minnesota basically says then that when he does come back to MN to have a fundraiser, he is being a bad Senator and should be focusing on his Senatorial duties instead of raising money.

  2. otterscrubber Says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 2:39 PM

    Norm wasn’t too busy being Senator to go to Orange County (on the other side of the continent) to raise money.

  3. gobigred Says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 2:52 PM

    I am sorry to say, but I think that Norm Coleman just “bought” his way out of office and sold Minnesota along with it…HE IS GOING TO VOTE “YES” ON CLOTURE TOMORROW FOR THE IMMIGRATION BILL …that means to end debate and there probably aren’t enough votes to stop this awful legislation!

    This stinkin’ thing doesn’t take care of our borders at all; he is giving his votes away to democrats and for years to come. “Terrorists, welfare grabbers, welcome to MEXICANA!” What a sham. Hello Senator Franken or Cierisi and President Hillary.

  4. University Update - Al Franken - GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF FEC REPORTS Says:
    June 25th, 2007 at 5:47 PM

    [...] Wesley Clark Link to Article al franken, al franken GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF FEC REPORTS » Posted at Minnesota Democrats Exposed on Monday, June 25, 2007 I’m getting ready for the next round of FEC reports to be released in the few weeks. Al Franken (D-Big Entertainment) raised $1 … thatFranken only fundraised during half of the reporting period. Therefore, if Franken raised $1.3 million … competitive with Franken. U.S. Senator Norm Coleman raised more money than Franken during View Entire Article » [...]

  5. GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT ROUND OF FEC REPORTS #2 | Minnesota Democrats Exposed Says:
    July 2nd, 2007 at 11:11 AM

    [...] Here's what I wrote last week about Coleman's FEC numbers:  "U.S. Senator Norm Coleman raised more money than Franken during the last reporting period, but I would expect Franken to beat him this quarter. His opportunities to raise are much greater as this is his full-time job while Coleman is busy being a good Senator.  I would expect Coleman to show another strong million dollar quarter." [...]

  6. STAR TRIBUNE: “COLEMAN, CIRESI STOCKPILE MONEY FOR SENATE RUNS” | Minnesota Democrats Exposed Says:
    July 3rd, 2007 at 8:53 AM

    [...] Last week, I wrote that I expected Franken to raise more money than Coleman during the last reporting period:    "U.S. Senator Norm Coleman raised more money than Franken during the last reporting period, but I would expect Franken to beat him this quarter. His opportunities to raise are much greater as this is his full-time job while Coleman is busy being a good Senator." [...]

  7. STAR TRIBUNE: “COLEMAN, CIRESI STOCKPILE MONEY FOR SENATE RUNS” at Blogs for Norm! Says:
    July 3rd, 2007 at 8:58 AM

    [...] Last week, I wrote that I expected Franken to raise more money than Coleman during the last reporting period:    "U.S. Senator Norm Coleman raised more money than Franken during the last reporting period, but I would expect Franken to beat him this quarter. His opportunities to raise are much greater as this is his full-time job while Coleman is busy being a good Senator." [...]

  8. FRANKEN’S FUNRAISING PACE TANKS; COLEMAN LIKELY TO HAVE CASH ON HAND ADVANTAGE OF $ 2 MILLION at Blogs for Norm! Says:
    July 9th, 2007 at 12:54 PM

    [...] As I wrote two weeks ago, Al Franken (D-Big Entertainment) raised $1.3 million during the last reporting period.  His campaign's spin was focused on the fact that Franken only fundraised during half of the reporting period. Therefore, if Franken raised $1.3 million in 45 days, his benchmark for the next full reporting period of 90 days should be close to $2.6 million.  [...]

  9. FRANKEN’S FUNRAISING PACE TANKS; COLEMAN LIKELY TO HAVE CASH ON HAND ADVANTAGE OF $ 2 MILLION | Minnesota Democrats Exposed Says:
    July 9th, 2007 at 12:57 PM

    [...] As I wrote two weeks ago, Al Franken (D-Big Entertainment) raised $1.3 million during the last reporting period.  His campaign's spin was focused on the fact that Franken only fundraised during half of the reporting period. Therefore, if Franken raised $1.3 million in 45 days, his benchmark for the next full reporting period of 90 days should be close to $2.6 million.  [...]

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