Fox News lobbyist, PACS add $25,000 to Billy Long campaign

The month of October has been a good one for Seventh District Congressman Billy Long.

Between grandstanding on the Ebola virus and raking in campaign cash, barring a major upset, Long appears to be headed toward a third two-year term.

The Long campaign, which has raised $1,134, 229 over the past two years and spent $592,669.53, has kept the cash spigot flowing, according to the pre-general election report and 48-hour reports filed with the FEC.

Among those contributing to Long's campaign:

-Edward Fritts, head of the Fritts group, lobbyist for News Corp, the parent company of Fox News; CBS and the National Association of Broadcasters $1,500

-James May, head of the May Group, a lobbying firm which specializes in transportation issues $2,500

-Realtor PAC $4,000

-Dairy Farmers of America $2,500

-Wellpoint, Inc. $2,000

-National Association of Home Builders $2,500

-American Medical Association $2,000

-National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers $2,000

-American Maritime Officers $2,000

-ACPAC $2,000

-United Health Group $1,000