The three candidates running in NY-23 have all just posted their pre-special FEC reports, which covers the period from July 1st to Oct. 14th. Owens has crushed Scozzafava and Hoffman:
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | CoH | Debt | 48-Hr Rpts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Owens | $502,197 | $373,836 | $128,361 | $125,561 | $127,357 |
| Dede Scozzafava | $233,583 | $204,879 | $40,703 | $12,000 | $47,300 |
| Doug Hoffman | $205,139 | $229,879 | $73,045 | $215,200 | $65,900 |
Note that Hoffman made a $102K loan to himself, and Scozzafava loaned herself $12K. The final column refers to the so-called “48-hour reports” that campaigns must file shortly before an election. These disclosures fill the gap between the last date covered by the final report (which I’ve detailed above) and election day. Owens has also been lapping the field on this score, too. The fact that Scozzafava’s 48-hour reports are weaker than Hoffman’s – and the fact that she has less cash-on-hand – signal some dire times for her down the stretch run.
Didn’t you get the memo: Republicans are energizing and raising boatloads while Democrats are too disillusioned with Obama to pitch in. I demand he return all that money and apologize to the pundits immediately!
Seriously, excellent news. I’m hopeful he’ll not only win but crack 50% to shut up anyone saying Dems can only win with a split GOP field.
of Oct 20, if I remember right – another 250k right there.