Beebe outpaces Hutchinson in governor's race fundraising

[Judi Lynn]

Beebe outpaces Hutchinson in governor's race fundraising
By ANDREW DeMILLO
Wednesday, March 15, 2006 7:26 PM CST

LITTLE ROCK - Democrat Mike Beebe's gubernatorial campaign has raised nearly $2.75 million, outpacing the $1.26 million raised by Republican rival Asa Hutchinson, campaign finance reports filed Wednesday show.

Hutchinson quickened his fundraising pace in February, raising $173,850 in the month compared to $203,547 raised by Beebe.

Beebe, the state's attorney general, spent $171,721.97 and ended the month with nearly $1.79 million in cash on hand. Hutchinson, a former congressman, spent $73,120.74 and ended the month with $675,887.81 in cash on hand.

"We're just very pleased that we're still able to raise as much as Republicans," Beebe spokesman Zac Wright said.
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[tcfrogs]

1. Should be a tough race

I don't think the money matters much, it's all about reputation at this point

[lins the liberal]

2. I hope Asa

learns really soon that he is a "has been" who can't be elected dogcatcher!

[sinkingfeeling]

3. Wish Asa would just 'retire' with his wife, like his brother did.