Grassley challenger outfundraises him

[redcommander]

Could the Democrats actual end up picking up his seat?

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Roxanne Conlin raised more money than incumbent Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, in the first quarter of 2010.

The incumbent senator still maintains a large cash lead with seven months before Election Day.

Conlin raised $663,335 between Jan. 1 and March 30, according to her report, which included a $30,919 personal contribution. Grassley raised $613,627 for the quarter, according to a summary of his report.

Even discounting Conlin’s personal contribution, she still raised more money.

Grassley continues to hold a big advantage in money in the bank.

He had nearly $5.4 million, while Conlin had a little more than $1 million. Conlin also loaned her campaign $250,000 during the quarter.

Conlin’s two primary opponents, Tom Fiegen and Bob Krause, couldn’t be reached Friday.

Senate reports were due Thursday to the secretary of the Senate, but unlike congressional reports, they often aren’t posted as quickly on the Federal Election Commission Web site.

http://www.globegazette.com/news/iowa/article_a0c3a97a-49a7-11df-80cc-001cc4c002e0.html

[SvenssonRS]

If Grassley actually falls, I swear I will go one up over eating a hat. I'll eat a friggin' helmet.

[Lunar]

FYI it should be expected that an ultra-connected trial lawyer association head would raise a bunch of money.    I was half-expecting more out of Conlin to be honest (not really).  Still, impressive considering that it's far off the radar.

[Holmes]

Too bad, it's the right conditions for her with Grassley's approvals finally dipping, but in the wrong year, especially with Culver at the top of the ticket.