Ark. GOP Senate candidates lag in fundraising

Posted: Feb 1, 2010 3:49 PM

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Republicans hoping to challenge U.S.
Sen. Blanche Lincoln are struggling in fundraising compared to the
incumbent Democrat's $5 million war chest.
Most of the Republican Senate candidates reported over the
weekend raising less than $100,000 in the final months of 2009,
lagging behind the $1.3 million Lincoln announced raising during
the same period.
One candidate, state Sen. Gilbert Baker, reported last week that
he raised nearly $300,000 during that period. A report wasn't
immediately available for state Sen. Kim Hendren, who has loaned
his campaign $200,000.
Nine Republicans are running for the GOP Senate nomination, and
a source told The Associated Press last week that Republican
Congressman John Boozman will announce Saturday he's joining the
race.

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