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O'Rourke's Senate bid raises whopping $10.4M in second fundraising quarter
The Hill ^ | 07/11/18 | Emily Birnbaum

Posted on 07/11/2018 9:07:27 PM PDT by yesthatjallen

Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-Texas) has reportedly raised more than $10.4 million over the past three months, placing him second among the top fundraisers this election season.

O’Rourke, who is challenging incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), told his followers in a video posted to Twitter that his campaign raised the enormous sum with 215,714 individual contributions.

The average donation was $33 over the past three months, he said.

“In the last three months, all of us together, without PACs [political action committees] or corporations, or special interests, have raised more than $10.4 million,” O’Rourke said. “That comes from 215,714 individual contributors, most of them from Texas, giving 15, 25, 50 bucks at a time.”

O’Rourke’s campaign already boasted massive fundraising, but the latest haul brings his cash-on-hand to $14 million, the Texas Tribune reported.

Cruz will reportedly announce raising $4 million over the same period of time, bringing him to $10 million in cash-on-hand, according to the Washington Examiner.

According to its latest report from March 31, the Center for Responsive Politics reported that 41 percent of O’Rourke’s contributions were small individual contributions of less than $200. Around 58 percent were from large individual contributions.

O’Rourke has said repeatedly that his campaign is not accepting PAC money. But, according to the Center, O'Rourke has taken in $35,265 for this election cycle.

"You have made something absolutely extraordinary happen in Texas," O'Rourke said, addressing his supporters. "Extraordinary because we can’t find many other Senate races that have raised this kind of money in a three-month period. We can’t find one in Texas — maybe ever — that has done this and to do it in this way, through small-dollar contributions — that's what democracy looks like."

Cruz has a slight lead over O’Rourke, with the latest polling showing the incumbent holding a 5-point lead over his Democratic challenger.


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: betoorourke; cubanadian; tedcruz; texas
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To: yesthatjallen

Beto’s coffers are just like “Abortion Barbie” Wendy Davis’ - just a place to waste Democrat dollars! I’m all for it! Let them send as much money to Beto as possible - because in the end it will be wasted on a LOST SENATE ELECTION!

In Texas, we will be laid back and Cruz-ing with Ted to another Senate seat victory!!!


61 posted on 07/12/2018 6:03:35 AM PDT by ExTxMarine (Diversity is tolerance; diverse points of views will not be tolerated!)
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To: Slyfox

What “The Hill” and all the other liberal media magpies intentionally censor is that “Beggin’ Beto” has been fundraising in Hollyweird, just like Abortion Barbie (Wendy Davis) did during her bid for governor. Moreover, his campaign hasn’t disclosed how much of the reported $10.4 million came from socialist Hollyweird donors. Why not, Beggin’ Beto?

Evidence suggests that Texan’s don’t take too kindly to local politicians pandering to rich, liberal, America-hating Commiefornian celebrities for financing Texas elections. If you’ll recall, Governor Greg Abbott curb-stomped the anointed media maven, Abortion Barbie by 20.4% in the 2014 general election.


62 posted on 07/12/2018 6:15:56 AM PDT by Ancient Man
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To: yesthatjallen

I can only PRAY that all these Cruz haters on this link have even MORE hatred for John “Wayne, but only during election season” Cornyn!

As disappointed as I have been with Cruz and SOME of his lines of attack and actions, he has been a ROCK SOLID CONSERVATIVE when compared to the limp-wristed POS John Cornyn! Honestly, if Cornyn got a metal implant, I wouldn’t be that upset!

Even at Cruz’s current “non-conservative” rate of votes, he would have to sit in that office until he is 100 years old to even get within 50% of the number of times Cornyn has screwed over Texas Conservatives!

You want to get rid of a soft, squishy malleable conservative from Texas - GET RID OF JOHN CORNYN!!


63 posted on 07/12/2018 6:16:06 AM PDT by ExTxMarine (Diversity is tolerance; diverse points of views will not be tolerated!)
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To: Angels27

People look only at President Trumps top line in Texas in 2016 when they run to the “Derp derp Texas is turning BLUEZ.”

This is a fundamental mistake that msm retards consistently make. Don’t buy it.

It’s true that Trump won Texas with 52.23%. If that’s the only number that you look at, you might reach the conclusion that it was a slim margin.

The problem is that Hillary! only received 43.24%. She barely improved Obama in 2012 who won 41.4% and did WORSE than Obama in 2008 who won 43.7%

Third parties pulled in over 4% of the vote in 2016. Gary Johnson took over 3% alone.

That’s where the Trump vote went. Those were the conservative/GOP voters who were wrongfully wary of Trump but were definitely not going to vote for Hillary!

You can’t tout a performance by the lesbian queen that was worse than Obama’s 2008 performance as indicative of a State turning Blue.


64 posted on 07/12/2018 6:17:33 AM PDT by TexasGurl24
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To: yesthatjallen

Out of state money.

And a good reason to repeal the 17th amendment.


65 posted on 07/12/2018 6:28:42 AM PDT by Wuli
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To: yesthatjallen

“41 percent of O’Rourke’s contributions were small individual contributions of less than $200. Around 58 percent were from large individual contributions.”

It’d be interesting to see “Beto’s” large contributors list.


66 posted on 07/12/2018 6:30:13 AM PDT by SharpRightTurn (Chuck Schumer--giving pond scum everywhere a bad name.)
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This race needs to get cranking if they want to be in the
leading campaign spending category.

2002 — $95 million, Gov. race
2014 — $83 million, Gov. race

67 posted on 07/12/2018 6:33:57 AM PDT by deport
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To: Reno89519

Good grief! Ted has been an extremely reliable ally for Trump, and you want a democrat to replace him?

Arizona can only DREAM of having a conservative like Ted in the Senate! We’re likely to chose this fall between a GOP-E woman who is to the left of McCain and a bisexual communist. You ought to thank God you have a chance to vote for someone like Ted Cruz!

It is the “99% isn’t pure enough” types like you who destroy progress for conservatives.


68 posted on 07/12/2018 6:36:16 AM PDT by Mr Rogers (Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools)
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To: fortheDeclaration

At least.

This is not a seat I worry about in the least, no matter how much money Beta-Male raises (and burns up).


69 posted on 07/12/2018 6:44:36 AM PDT by LS ("Castles made of sand, fall in the sea . . . eventually" (Hendix))
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To: deport
BETO Fundraising

Top Industries, 2017 - 2018

Industry Total Individuals PACs
Democratic/Liberal $925,019 $923,954 $1,065
Lawyers/Law Firms $694,189 $694,189 $0
Retired $668,736 $668,736 $0
Education $378,048 $378,048 $0
Real Estate $292,902 $292,902 $0

70 posted on 07/12/2018 6:58:58 AM PDT by deport
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To: yesthatjallen
I cannot see how not voting for Ted Cruz is different than the NO Trumpers not voting for DJT. Throwing a vote to the communist left for a Republican senate seat because the Republican candidate, while a solid conservative, has a number of personal short comings is a self indulgence this Republic will suffer most from. I see Ted Cruz as the ever self promoting politician who looks to elevate himself from one elected high position to the next, and who is apparently attached to like minded conservatives who have a very high opinion of themselves and their grasp on all things conservative. At least we know what to expect from Senator Cruz. Not clear at all about other candidates positions until they vote after making it to the House or Senate. Cruz needs to win this election to help DJT Make America Great Again. And keep America Great always.
71 posted on 07/12/2018 7:30:42 AM PDT by mountainfolk
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To: Windflier
C'mon, man. Was that really necessary?
The past is passed, or at least it should be.


Did you not read posts 12/13? Everyone on any Cruz thread (Ted or other) knows Reno's gonna come around and shittalk him as much as possible.
72 posted on 07/12/2018 4:19:41 PM PDT by Svartalfiar
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To: Svartalfiar
Did you not read posts 12/13? Everyone on any Cruz thread (Ted or other) knows Reno's gonna come around and shittalk him as much as possible.

I responded to 2DV's post #3, where he referenced "Cruz haters."

He may as well have thrown a match into a barrel of gasoline.

73 posted on 07/12/2018 6:40:08 PM PDT by Windflier (Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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