Saturday, September 20, 2008

Governor's race continues to attract big bucks

In 48-hour reports filed Friday and today, Democratic candidate for governor Jay Nixon reported another $63,000 in large contributions, including $20,000 from the Padberg & Corrigan Law Firm, and $10,000 contributions from Newman, Bronson & Wallis, St. Louis; Strategic Investment Prospects, Jefferson City; and Home Building Industry PAC, St. Louis, and $13,000 from Gerald F. Beckerle, Hawthorne Suite Management/Real Estate Management, St. Louis.

Congressman Kenny Hulshof added $35,000 to his campaign account, with $20,000 from Empire District Electric Company, Joplin; $10,000 from Sanford McDonnell, St. Louis; and $5,000 from Mark Susz, Kansas City.

Since campaign contribution limits were lifted Aug. 28, Nixon has received $2,251,150 in oversized contributions, while Hulshof has picked up $1,927,081.

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