Thompson keeps McCracken at a distance in 5th
By Alex Roarty, PolitickerPA.com ReporterThe $123,171 raised in the second quarter by Republican congressional candidate Glenn Thompson isn't much compared to some other congressional candidates with a good chance at winning.
But it's like Fort Knox compared to what his opponent raised.
Democratic candidate Mark McCracken raised $14,813 during the same time period, giving him $7,877 on hand.
Thompson has nearly $75,000 more, with $83,867 on hand.
The fundraising totals only confirm Thompson's heavy-favorite status in the 5th Congressional District as he seeks to replace longtime Republican U.S. John Peterson.
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Libertarian candidate Fryman beholden to no special interests
Apparently money isn't everything. The Libertarian candidate, Jim Fryman, is limiting his contributions from people outside the 5th district to $50!
His website says that way he'll be beholden to no one but his constituents and America.
(It's toward the end of this page: http://frymanforcongress.com/about.html )
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