Saturday, July 18, 2009

Frank's campaign funds - how much???

Was there an error in the headline for the Northwest Herald article this morning about the money in Jack Franks' war chest? Anyone not reading the article carefully might believe that Jack had really raised $1,320,000 in the first six months of 2009. Many people believe the word "raised" means contributions from many people and businesses; in other words, broad support.

What's wrong with the article?

According to the article ...
Jack's parents, Herb and Eileen Franks, contributed $700,000;
Jack's wife, Deborah, contributed $200,000; and
Jack loaned his own campaign $150,000.
The total of these three amounts? $1,050,000.

The difference between the family money and the $1.32 million? $270,000

At the end of the previous reporting period for campaign funds, there was $161,669 on hand.

Does Jack now have $1,481,669 ($161,669 + $1,320,000) in his political war chest?

Jack has been unopposed in the 63rd District for several elections. That's a lot of money sitting there waiting for campaign expenses.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Maybe YOU should run... that way maybe you can actually DO SOMETHING about the issues you b$tch about. Like closing down stores that can't spell in their advertising.

Unknown said...

Gus, what does your war chest look like for running for sheriff? $3.95 and a coupon for a free Big Mac with purchase of a large fry?

Gus said...

No, it's a free Big Mac with purchase of a small fry. And, last time I counted, it was $3.59, not $3.95.