California Election 2006: Eve of Election Fundraising Numbers

Los Angeles Times: Gov.’s Campaign Is in Debt

On eve of election battle, Democratic rivals and union foes have more than $50 million.

The Numbers:

Governor:

Arnold Schwarzenegger: $410,00 in debt

Steve Westly: $24 million

Phil Angelides: $17.1 million

Attorney General:

Jerry Brown: $3.6 million

Rocky Delgadillo: $2.3 million

Chuck Poochigian: $3.6 million

The UNIONS:

California Teachers Association: $11.6 million

The California Correctional Peace Officers’ Assn: $675,000

Marty Wilson, who oversees fund-raising for the governor, said Schwarzenegger had begun raising money for his campaign. “I’m confident we’ll have the funds necessary,” Wilson said.

Angelides and Westly need war chests for the primary fight, while Schwarzenegger probably won’t have a June challenger.

Marty Wilson is correct.

The Governor will be able to raise the funds necessary for a credible campaign.

With Steve Westly able to self-fund and funnel millions into his campaign watch for early attack ads against Phil Angelides. Will this provide campaign fodder for Schwarzenegger?

You betcha……..

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