Billy Long raises more money than Nodler in second quarter

Gary Nodler and Jack Goodman are supposed to be the big names in the race to replace Roy Blunt as Seventh District Congressman but auctioneer Billy Long has proven to be a money magnet, according to the latest disclosure reports.

KY3 Political Notebook reports Long raised more money than Nodler, albeit by a slight margin, during the second quarter. Goodman's report has not yet been filed.

Long raised $101,700 during the period, $55 more than Nodler's $101,645.

Long has more than three times as much cash on hand than Nodler.

The KY3 post noted the major contributors for both men:

Notable Nodler contributors include: Stephen Plaster, Attorney/Developer Mark Gardner, GOP National Committeeman Lance Beshore & The Empire District Electric Company.

Notable Long contributors include: Investment advisor Nadia Cavner, John Gentry of Positronic Industries, Sam Hamra, auto dealer Ed Pinegar and attorney Dee Wampler.