Democratic challenger Kosmas overtakes Feeney in campaign fundraising

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Mark K. Matthews
Washington Bureau

April 16, 2008

In a surprising turn, Democratic challenger Suzanne Kosmas has pulled ahead of U.S. Rep. Tom Feeney, R-Oviedo, in the race for campaign dollars, election records show.

In the first three months of 2008, Kosmas, a former state lawmaker from New Smyrna Beach, collected more than $300,000 -- surpassing Feeney, a third-term incumbent, by more than $100,000, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

Her contributors were a mix of unions, local supporters and national Democrats, including Democratic Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., who gave $4,000. She reported she had about $581,000 in cash-on-hand, about $32,000 more than Feeney's $549,000.

"I am very excited and honored by the groundswell of support," said Kosmas, who represented Volusia County for eight years in the Florida House, through 2004.

more: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/state/orl-fec1608apr16,0,5076211.story

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