Maine Democrat Challenging Susan Collins Outraises GOP Senator by $7 Million
Looking at updated fundraising reports submitted before a Thursday deadline set by the federal government, The Bangor Daily News found that Maine House Speaker Sara Gideon, Collins' leading rival, has outraised the U.S. senator by nearly $7 million.
According to the fundraising reports, Gideon managed to raise more than $8 million during the pre-primary period, bringing her up to more than $22 million in total funds raised. The House speaker spent a total of $7.2 million during that period, leaving her with $5.5 million in cash on hand.
Meanwhile, Collins raised $3 million during the pre-primary period, bringing her fundraising total this cycle up to more than $16 million.
During the pre-primary period, she spent $3.6 million, according to the filings, leaving her campaign with $5 million in cash on hand, less than Gideon.
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Collins seems to be stalling and spluttering and the enthusiasm is not there......