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Rick Santelli's Chicago Tea Party

Rick Santelli's Chicago Tea Party

Allen West reports $433K first-quarter haul

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 09:47 AM PDT

By Shane D’Aprile, The Hill

The fundraising battle is already well under way in Florida’s 22nd congressional district, where Republican Rep. Allen West sits atop the list of Democratic targets in 2012.

West raised an impressive $433,500 during the first three months of the year, but two potential Democratic opponents put up decent numbers.

Businessman and first time candidate Patrick Murphy raised more than $300,000, and former West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel raised $254,000. Both Democrats just jumped into the race last month.

The first-quarter fundraising numbers signal the start of what’s likely to be one of the most expensive congressional races of the 2012 cycle.

“The grassroots support shows we are on the right path of changing the culture of Washington, DC, moving away from the Era of Big Spending and working to ensure a brighter future for our children,” West said in a statement touting the numbers Friday.

To read more, visit:  http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/fundraising/156325-allen-west-reports-433k-first-quarter-haul-
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