Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Moran gives Tiahrt a run for his money

Rep. Jerry Moran’s policies aren’t that different from Rep. Todd Tiahrt’s, but the two men are different. Tiahrt is so corrupt he has made a mockery of the office he holds. He has taken every advantage, every perk, and every chance to make extra money for himself. He sells his votes to the highest bidder. He’s not the only corrupt sleaze-bag in office, but his corruption is just too brazen to be ignored.

Moran seems to be slightly ahead in the polls and he has raised more money according to The Wichita Eagle:

“GOP candidates report campaign finances

BY DION LEFLER

The Wichita Eagle

Thursday was busy for local congressional candidates as Rep. Jerry Moran extended his fundraising lead over Rep. Todd Tiahrt in the race for U.S. Senate and state Sen. Dick Kelsey released a poll showing himself leading the race for Tiahrt's old seat.

Midnight Thursday marked the deadline for candidates to turn in their campaign finance reports. In the 4th Congressional District race, most candidates seemed to be waiting until the deadline, with only two candidates — Kelsey and businessman Wink Hartman — filing in time for federal officials to post the results by the end of the business day.

In the Senate race, fundraising results obtained by the Associated Press showed Moran, R-Hays, holding more than twice as much cash on hand over Tiahrt, R-Goddard.

The AP reported that Moran has amassed $3.4 million in funds; Tiahrt had about $1.4 million on hand…..”



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