However, McNerney still has far more cash in the bank heading into the fall campaign, reporting $1.25 million on hand as of Thursday, July 15, while Harmer reported $233,000 to the Federal Election Commission on the same date.
An analysis by OpenSecrets.org, a campaign fundraiser watchdog, show that Harmer has also spent far more than McNerney so far this election cycle, which includes both his failed run at California’s 10th Congressional District in 2009 and his successful GOP primary campaign earlier in 2010.
According to OpenSecrets, McNerney has spent $537,000 so far in the 2009-10 election cycle, while Harmer has spend more than $1.4 million.
For more election updates, see the July 23 print edition of the Tracy Press.
I don't think he would be included since he's not running for office. But i could be wrong. Is there somethong you know? Are you saying someone is paying someone? Who were you talking about?
ChetW?
"Pombo and others had their staff writing for them as well.
That's what they get paid to do, as do the bloggers who support other candidates on this site."
Which bloggers get paid and how much? How does one get on the payroll with them?
Will hold my breath along with waiting for "update on the liberal and contaminated examples I requested"
If you live here in Tracy he is your congressman also. Pombo and others had their staff writing for them as well.
That's what they get paid to do, as do the bloggers who support other candidates on this site.
Tell you what, Tom if you raised that kind of money do you think you could win? And if not how does the amount in the chest matter?
Well, before you disagree let me propose a solution to your complaint.
Which I'm sure your favorite congressman (having written three or four bills to 'honor' three or four other Democrats in the congresaional district (?) might find easy enough to please the populace?
Why not propose each candidate begin writing letters to the papers explaining their positions and bills they might pass. They might want to explain the three or four bills that were successfully passed to 'honor' other democrats in their congressional district?
Then have the federal government print more money which I actually understand they are already working on. I understand there may already be a plan to give newspapers bailout moneys. So, they could give the printed money to any paper who will print both candidate's writings.
Your congressman may even have home field advantage because he already has his staff do his writings for him?
What do you say, Tom?
If "None of it matters" why bother commenting?
Any update on the liberal and contaminated examples I requested?
Who is Ernie? The article is about the two candidates and their short comings. If you stand behind them, then Harmer becomes the left guy.
None of it matters.
I think people get a good look at their elected officials. I'm guessing they tried to size up the last candidate at the Monte Vista debate. This year they will get a second chance. Hopefully they will elect someone better into office.
Let's not mix the issues. Look at the picture in the paper Jerry is clearly on the left.
And what does ernie have to do with this article, or any other article, for that matter? What did ernie ever do?
Let's get back to the present issue.
Didn't you once say that McNerney shoul spend money for his own district. If he wants to help two vets in French Camp and the rest in the Foothills, then why doesn't he run for office in a different congressional district, like the Lt. Governor did?
If you were a congressman don't you think it would be an honor to serve the people who elected you?
I just don't see that happening with our Congressman, Tom.
"As with Mc Nerney and Pombo they jumped ship on issues to get money from lobbyist or special interest to get elected. Harmer is no different."
Could you provide specific examples? and of contamination?
I'm not saying everyone are the same. I'm saying both parties are contaminated with party members who infiltrated each party.
As with Mc Nerney and Pombo they jumped ship on issues to get money from lobbyist or special interest to get elected. Harmer is no different.
That's politics, right DC.
Are you at a stage in live where everybody in the entire world is a lumped into one category? You know the people who say, "they're all the same"?
If so, I just wanted to clarify if that makes you one of them? Or what makes you different?
TomBenigno wrote on Tuesday, Jul 20 at 04:50 PM
"I'm sorry but I didn't have much of a choice between Mc Nerney or Pombo, they were both liberals..." Clearly they were.
The American Conservative Union
McNerney- 9.67 Lifetime Rating
Pombo- 95.79 Lifetime Rating
http://www.conservative.org/congress-ratings/
"...About supporting the party I have a great record of donating to the republican party."
While giving of yourself to McNerney's.
I'm sorry but I didn't have much of a choice between Mc Nerney or Pombo, they were both liberals. We needed a change. By the way who did you vote for so that you could get some construction jobs?
You never will end your little game will you. Harmer nor Mc Nerney will never help us out of this mess that we are in. Just keep going to council meetings, but don't forget to wipe your nose after you leave.
As for my past I'm proud of what I achieved, can you say that? I don't think so. About supporting the party I have a great record of donating to the republican party.
"...Case in point your record of financial support of the RNC and Republican candidates like Pombo and Wilson, (http://www.city-data.com/elec2/elec-TRACY-CA.html"
Though I supported both, all that sleuthing...dcose- Dale Cose.
Not that your political affiliations could ever impact your opinion on a Democratic politician like McNerney!
The more he votes to increase deficits and spending... the less I like him. Straight forward.
Hi Tom, you looking forward to supporting McNerney again? or running from your past?
Seems lots of folks have an "agenda"! Case in point your record of financial support of the RNC and Republican candidates like Pombo and Wilson, (http://www.city-data.com/elec2/elec-TRACY-CA.html) Not that your political affiliations could ever impact your opinion on a Democratic politician like McNerney!
Someone/or group seems to enjoy seeing Tracy lose out on opportunities. Just my impression.
CN
"...bet there was a time when Tracy wasn't considered much of anything..."
You can thank the obstructs for keeping it that way!!!
Tracy would be perfect for a campus, veterans center and many others, but someone sure didn't want to see Tracy grow.
CN