Pasch Raises More Money Than Darling in July in Recall Race
However, Republican incumbent has nearly twice as much money on hand heading into the final week of 8th Senate District recall campaign.
The campaign to recall Republican state Sen. Alberta Darling took an unexpected turn as challenger Sandy Pasch reported raising far more in July than her rival.
Pasch, a Democrat from Whitefish Bay, still has far less money on hand, however, and overall has taken in less cash this year.
Reports filed Monday night with the state Government Accountability Board show that Pasch raised $190,903 in July, compared to Darling's $165,155.
To date, Darling has raised $1,123,574 to Pasch's $622,680, according to the reports.
Pasch reports having $216,439 on hand compared to Darling's $401,382 as the campaign enters its final week.
Despite trailing in overall money raised during the year, Pasch's campaign was upbeat about the latest numbers.
"This is just another example of how strong Sandy Pasch is in this race and how the voters of the 8th state Senate District are backing her support for education, defense of seniors and shared sacrifice from public employees to big corporations," said Gillian Morris, a spokeswoman for the campaign.
The Darling campaign could not be reached for comment late Monday.
The campaign will set a record as the most expensive legislative race in state history. The previous record was set in 2008, when Darling warded off a challenge by Sheldon Wasserman, a Democrat who held an Assembly. Wasserman, who lost by about 1,000 votes, spent $722,000 compared to Darling's $479,000.
The reports do not include spending that is being done by outside organizations supporting both candidates.
The race is close.
A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling for the Daily Kos website reported last week that Darling was leading 52 percent to 47 pcercent among likely voters with 1 percent undecided. Another poll done by the Mellman Group for the Democrats was released a week earlier had Pasch winning 47 percent to Darling's 46 percent.
Darling is one of six Republican senators that are subject to recall elections that will be held Aug. 9. Two Democratic senators will face challenges a week later. One Democrat already survived a recall election.
Control of the Senate is at stake. If the Democrats are up by three after the balloting is complete, they will take control of the Senate. The Republicans now control both chambers of the Legislature as well as the governor's office.
Steve
9:02 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Sweet. Darling proves she can manage money better, just the person we needed to balance that budget.
Lyle Ruble
10:39 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
@Steve...Run the numbers. Sandy's managing her money much better. Total in and total out.
Nate
11:08 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
money is the silent majority republicans listen to
Quint Canard
11:04 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
"Darling proves she can manage money better"
She had no contribution limits through the end of May, and her rich pals dumped in tens of thousands at a pop. All it proves is that she's been a good little Darling for the money class.
Tass Kandle
7:05 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
If by "manage money better" you mean is more willing to and able to get bribes from out of state billionaires and criminal corporations then yes, she manages the hell out of money.
The prosser-cuter
9:09 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
How much did Sandy spend at Speed Queen BBQ for the fraudulent votes?
Steve
9:47 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Two fidy
Lyle Ruble
10:40 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
@The prosser-cuter...Not Sandy, but her union supporters.
Nate
11:07 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
some people don't deserve to vote
Tass Kandle
7:09 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
That is such a silly thing to bring up.
Its already been ruled that after someone votes, and you have no idea who they voted for by the way, you can give them stuff.
Some bars give out a free beer to anyone wearing a "I voted today": sticker and it has been ruled totally legal.
If you want to talk about illegal campaign tactics take a look at what the Koch brothers AFP sending out phony absentee ballot information to registered democrats.
Of course as a republican your most dearly held beliefs are hypocrisy and falsehoods so I wont try and knock your religion of hate and lies. .
Nate
11:02 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
we need to suppress more democratic votes. we are outnumbered, any ideas? we already tried mailing out the wrong dates and bullying poll workers. please help.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/08/01/1002037/-WI-Republican-Election-Observer-Guidelines-Contain-numerous-significant-and-factual-errors?via=spotlight
recall alberta darling
3:56 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
look to waukesha county -- i'm sure a plot is hatched there, d!
Tass Kandle
7:11 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Well seeing as how Kathy Nickalolaus over in Waukesha can magically conjure thousands and thousands of votes from thin air I think we got it covered.
Craig
7:17 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
@Tass: A bipartisan group did the recount. Unless the Dems can't count (even with their socks and shoes off), you know that your statement if total BS.
Futhermore, the error was only made on election night- the following day is when the certification process takes place....and that worked- error caught.
Anyone who believes this was invented votes is either stupid or completely uninformed, or both.
Keith Best
1:54 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Pasch supporter Gillian claims all is rosy even though Darling outraised her in total by over $ half a million.
I hope DA Chisolm looks into the connections between "Citizen Action" of which Pasch and her treasurer are on the Board of Directors, and "WI. Jobs Now", which hosted the Ribs for Votes picnics. The Ex. Dir. of Citizen Action Matt Brusky, also works for WI.Jobs Now. The collusion here is a class I felony.
Pete Best
3:01 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Number 9, number 9, number 9
Tass Kandle
7:15 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
If a picnic thats already been declared legal is the best you can do then you are toast,
Darling has her Koch masters sending out fake absentee ballots to people.
A picnic.
Please.
You people are idiots.
There was a case when bars were giving out beers to people with "I voted today" stickers. As long as they already voted its ok.
So stop being stupid. I know its impossible for republicans to think for themselves but try and find someone a little less stupid to think for you. Drugs Limbaugh and Fox "News" are failing you.
Nameless
3:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Now she can have more picnics for her minions. I'd like some ribs myself, but not the company.
Keith Best
5:33 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtMSeHcpTgs&feature=youtu.be
Here's a report that connects the dots....
Steve
6:00 pm on Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Typical democrat voting policy. When you can't win, just pay your dependents for votes.
Craig
7:19 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
All the disingenuous TV adds Pasch is running must be expensive. I wonder what she had to do for the union big shots to get the extra bucks placed on the night table.
Lyle Ruble
7:55 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
@Craig...You are walking pretty close to the edge with that statement. Be careful, no references to night tables and doing something for money.
Nameless
8:05 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Ribs aren't the only thing she gives a dry rub to.
Nameless
7:22 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Does anyone know what you get when you cross facebook with food stamps?
Craig
8:15 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Ok Lyle. The last thing I want is the goon squad to pay me a visit in the alley late at night with bars of soap in pillowcases.
:-)
@Nate: LMAO- welcome back
????social notworking????
Nameless
8:21 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
My former self had a run-in with the coward editor at another Patch. Suspended my account, boo hoo.
Craig
8:29 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
I kinda saw that coming :-)) Hence Nate Reloaded. So the answer to facebook and foodstamps?
Nameless
8:33 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
SCAM....and you know what else?
Craig
8:37 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
????
Nameless
8:46 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Sandy Pasch did nothing to stop it! She even voted against having an accountability board to investigate.
Nameless
8:49 pm on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Although I already live in Menomonee Falls, I want a mansion with an indoor pool and basketball court. Can I ask Sandy with help on that?