NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 15, 2008
MediaContact: Jeff Harris, 317-635-5455
LONG THOMPSON REPORTS STRONG FUNDRAISINGNUMBERS
Raises $1.6 million this quarter comparedto Daniels' $1.8 million
INDIANAPOLIS- Showing considerable financial strength, today the campaign of Democraticgubernatorial nominee Jill Long Thompson officially released its fundraisingtotals for the second quarter of 2008.
Thecampaign raised $1.6 million in the period compared to incumbent Governor MitchDaniels $1.8 million.
"Weare extremely happy with these figures," said Travis Lowe, Long Thompsoncampaign manager. "Not only are Jill's numbers on par with other nationallytargeted races, the fact that we nearly matched an incumbent Governor'sfundraising says a great deal about the strength of this campaign and MitchDaniels' vulnerability."
"Thisis another sign of the growing fissures in the Republican Party," added Lowe."Mitch Daniels has had to deal with losing a convention fight over his attorneygeneral candidate, a challenge from a sitting Republican Senator and pollnumbers that aren't moving despite spending more than $10 million on hiscampaign. This just points to the fact that neither Hoosiers, norRepublicans are happy with his leadership. "
Nearly90 percent of Long Thompson's donations came from in-state sources and morethan 70 percent were $100 or less. The campaign also reported more than200 donations of $25 or less, some as low as $5.
"Thisreport demonstrates the breadth of the support Jill Long Thompson and DennieOxley are enjoying," added Lowe. "They are continuing to travel the state ontheir "Hoosier Hometown Tour," reaching out to Hoosiers and visitingcommunities that have been overlooked by this administration."
"Theyare committed to rebuilding this economy and restoring Indiana's promise. Withthis kind of continued support, we will have the resources to continue tospread that message."
Knownfor her ability to get things done, Jill Long Thompson is an accomplished publicservant. She has served as a city councilor, a Congresswoman and as UnderSecretary for Rural Development at the United States Department of Agriculture.Long Thompson grew up on her family's farm in rural Whitley County and was thefirst in her family to go to college. She received her undergraduate degreefrom Valparaiso University and went on to earn a master's and Ph.D. in businessfrom Indiana University. A farmer and college professor by trade, LongThompson lives with her husband Don Thompson, a commercial airline pilot, ontheir farm in Marshall County.
DennieOxley is a 10-year veteran of the state legislature, currently serving as theMajority Whip in the Indiana House of Representatives. A former high schoolmath teacher, school administrator and businessman, Oxley brings a wealth ofpublic and private sector experience to the team. Oxley is a graduate ofIndiana University Southeast, where he earned his bachelor's and master'sdegrees in education. A lifelong resident of English, a small community inCrawford County, he resides there with his wife, Jayme, and their two youngdaughters.
Formore information on Jill Long Thompson, Dennie Oxley or their campaign torestore Indiana's promise, please visit www.hoosiersforjill.comor call 317-635-Jill.
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