Daniel Biss has got the Wall Street Journal talking about his campaign. He’s got the New York Times talking about his campaign. Daniel’s in the top political blogs (including one just yesterday). I’ve talked about Daniel Biss’ campaign before - it’s been an amazing one to follow - and they’re just continuing to exceed expectations. Amazing.
From Daniel Biss for State Representative:
THOUSANDS OF REAL INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS RAISE OVER $280,000 FOR BISS
Skokie, IL — Democrat Daniel Biss today announced that his campaign for State Representative has raised an unprecedented $289,000 since he entered the race for Illinois’ 17th District in 2007. The finance report showed Biss raised more than $133,000 since the last reporting period in December 2007 and has over $219,000 cash on hand.
The report, filed with the Illinois Board of Elections, shows that the overwhelming majority of Biss’s contributions have come from individuals. Over 2,000 individuals have given an average of $130 to the Biss campaign, with 1,200 contributing $200 or less.
“I am overwhelmed at the wide and deep support of the hard-working men and women in the 17th District, and across the country, who have taken it upon themselves to become partners in our campaign for change,” Biss said. “When this race began, I vowed to make our campaign a model of inclusiveness and grassroots support.
“Today, we are emboldened in our commitment to progressive, independent reform. By coupling technological innovation with tried and true organizing principles, our supporters are empowering themselves to change the way politics is done in Illinois.
“I continue to stress that as a State Representative, I will answer to the people of our district, not to lobbyists, special interests or the traditional power brokers,” Biss said. “Our campaign for change continues to grow, gaining volunteers, collecting endorsements and building support throughout the district.”
“While I’m gratified that our campaign’s financial bottom line is able to keep pace with my opponent’s,” Biss said, “money is just a small part of what this campaign is about. Getting out every day in the district, talking and listening to voters, and gaining support from all the different areas of the community ultimately will be the thing that matters in November.”
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