Bill Cassidy Overtakes Mary Landrieu In Fundraising

In what could be a bellwether for the Fall campaign, according to data released by the In data released by Federal Election Commission on Thursday (8-14), for the first time Rep.  Bill Cassidy has overtaken Senator Mary Landrieu in fundraising.

Cassidy raised about $629,000 this reporting period compared to Landrieu's $576,000. Essentially the two camps are basically even in terms of cash on hand.

The two campaigns are basically even with cash on hand heading into the final 11 weeks before the Nov. 4 election date.Cassidy has a slim lead with $5.6 million while Landrieu has $5.5 million.

"We are incredibly excited about the state of our campaign," said Cassidy campaign spokesman John Cummins. " Dr. Cassidy's message of common-sense conservative reform is resonating. That's why he has proven one of the most prolific fundraisers of this cycle and is the only Senate challenger in the country with more cash on hand than the incumbent."

{Times Picayune}