ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 23, 2010 – Today, the political world is wondering about the stalled fundraising of Congressman Russ Carnahan as his opponent Ed Martin continues to surge.  In the final report before the primary, Carnahan reports raising just over $9,000, while Ed Martin nearly doubled this with more than $18,000.

More troubling for Democrat watchers is Carnahan’s big spending.  The FEC reports show Carnahan spent quite a bit more than he actually brought in. He only raised $9,375 yet he spent $12,432. A portion of his expenses went to relocating even more staff to help with his campaign. Carnahan now employs two Capitol Hill politicos as his top staffers Angela Barranco from Whip Crowley’s office and Angela Guyadeen from Marion Berry’s office, not to mention another staffer brought in from Louisiana.

Meanwhile Ed Martin continues to show steady growth and common sense spending as he quickly closes in on Carnahan regarding his campaign’s cash on hand. Ed Martin raised $18,207 yet only spent $6,805.

“Even in fundraising Congressman Carnahan serves as a prime example of the wasteful spending that is currently so rampant in Washington. The people of Missouri’s 3^rd district don’t want someone who would throw away money on hiring Washington-insiders to help them do their bidding. They want a representative who uses common sense when it comes to money – someone who will take spending seriously. Carnahan’s spending is on track with the deficit problems plaguing our country and mortgaging our children’s future,’ said congressional candidate Ed Martin.

Ed Martin’s fundraising speaks volumes as to what the people want. In these last days before the primary, candidates are required to report contributions over $1,000 within 48 hours.  Ed Martin just received two of these from Missourians who are worried about the future. Carnahan has reported none.

For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @ed4congress.

Theresa Petry
Press Secretary
“Ed Martin for Congress”
(314) 807-7077 (cell)

Listen to our interview with Ed Martin on Episode 26 of the Solid Principles Podcast

The Solid Principles Report: June 12th, 2010

How did the 2010 Contenders fair on the 10 state Primaries?  

An interview with Don Hooper, Republican candidate in the 1st Congressional District of Michigan

Plus a preview of the upcoming Solid Principles audio documentary.

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Angle, a staunch conservative Republican state assemblywoman, is now leading two polls this week ahead of Tuesday’s primary, powered in two short months by the support of Tea Party activists.

Reid has one of the worst personal approval ratings in all of Congress, which also has record low disapproval ratings.

But the race remains unpredictable in a state where unemployment is 13.7 percent.

A Suffolk University poll gives Angle 33 percent of the vote in the GOP primary, over businessman Danny Tarkanian at 26 percent and former state party chairwoman Sue Lowden at 25 percent.

Read more at……

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/03/tea-party-favorite-sharron-angle-surges-nevada-gop-primary-race/?test=latestnews

 Solid Principles Podcast: Episode 32

1st ANNUAL REPORT: We look back at the first year of Solid Principles, revisiting some of our previous podcasts, with co-founders John Cronin and Craig Edwards. 

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