The Hotline: “Hayworth Short Of Fundraising Goal”

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“Ex-Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R) raised $936K in
Mar., his campaign manager David Payne told the Arizona Daily Star this a.m., leaving him slightly short of his goal of a ‘Million Dollar March.’ Hayworth, who entered the race in mid-Feb., had set the goal of raising $1M in the month. … With a long primary and the high cost of advertising the Phoenix TV market, money will be a significant factor as the race progresses.”

– The Hotline

Hayworth Short Of Fundraising Goal

By Sean Sullivan The Hotline

April 1, 2010

Ex-Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R) raised $936K in Mar., his campaign manager David Payne told the Arizona Daily Star this a.m., leaving him slightly short of his goal of a "Million Dollar March."

Hayworth, who entered the race in mid-Feb., had set the goal of raising $1M in the month. Sen. John McCain's (R) camp cited what they called "irregularities" in the money raised, including what they said was evidence he Hayworth had only raised $250K halfway through the month.

"Congressman Hayworth attempted to energize his campaign with two 'money bombs,' but it turns out it's Hayworth who's bombing as a candidate," said McCain spokesperson Brian Rogers.

Hayworth's camp hit back against the McCain charges, saying they had raised more than $1M, albeit not all of it in March. "It seems that April 1 has become an early Halloween for McCain's desperate efforts," Payne said.

Yesterday, the McCain camp applied more pressure on Hayworth, releasing their 1stQ fundraising numbers.

Since Hayworth entered race well into the quarter, his fundraising numbers are not expected to be that impressive. With a long primary and the high cost of advertising the Phoenix TV market, money will be a significant factor as the race progresses.

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