Terry builds hefty campaign war chest

[Omaha Steve]

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Published Wednesday | April 16, 2008
Terry builds hefty campaign war chest
BY TIM ELFRINK AND JOSEPH MORTON
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITERS

U.S. Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., has built a big lead in the money race over the two Democrats seeking to challenge him for the 2nd Congressional District seat.

Terry, who has held the Omaha-area seat since 1999, raised $158,000 in the first three months of this year, bringing his total for the 2008 election cycle to $705,500, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

Terry's campaign reported having $497,000 left in the bank as of March 31.

Democrat Jim Esch, who lost to Terry by 10 percentage points in 2006, reported raising about $27,000 since jumping into the race in late February.

Political newcomer Richard Carter, an Air Force veteran who's also running in the Democratic primary, pulled in less than $5,000. Carter said he had about $2,500 on hand.

"These figures show a wide breadth of support for Congressman Terry," David Boomer, the Republican's campaign manager, said Tuesday.


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