There’s a gold nugget in the middle of GOP freshman Rep. Scott Tipton’s Colorado congressional district, which sprawls across the western, largely rural, part of the state, and its name is Aspen.
Tipton, who two years ago upset three-term Blue Dog Democrat John Salazar -- brother of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar -- is getting direct help from GOP donors in the wealthy mountain town, as he is facing a notable challenge from Democrat Sal Pace, a state legislator, in a district that drew substantial sums of outside spending last time around. It is considered far more competitive than the race ...
Continue readingHouse freshmen: Military industrial complex finds an ally in tea party idol Allen West
In the past, conservative firebrand Allen West has spearheaded efforts to cut wasteful military spending. But in the current budget battle, the Florida congressman is taking a strong stand against the so-called "sequestration" that would trigger automatic defense cuts.
Continue readingProfile: Allen West
| Party: Republican |
| State and District: Florida, 22 |
| Born: Feb. 7, 1961 Atlanta, Ga. |
| Campaign cash raised: $16,492,982 |
| Money from businesses that lobby: $195,717 |
| Money from leadership PACs: $144,845 |
| Money from in-state / out-of-state: $3,281,864 / $2,596,317 |
| At-risk in November? Yes |
| Outside group spending: $6,404 in support / $97,725 in opposition |
| Net worth in 2010: -$102,992 to $454,998 |
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Continue readingProfile: Ann Marie Buerkle
| Party: Republican |
| State and District: New York, 24 |
| Born: May 8, 1951 Auburn, N.Y. |
| Campaign cash raised: $1,966,755 |
| Money from businesses that lobby: $240,481 |
| Money from leadership PACs: $151,500 |
| Money from in-state / out-of-state: $511,447 / $246,787 |
| At-risk in November? Yes |
| Outside group spending: $374 in support / $6,694 in opposition |
| Net worth in 2010: $601,004 to $5,099,998 |
| Net worth in 2011: Not yet reported |
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Continue readingProfile: Joseph Heck
| Party: Republican |
| State and District: Nevada, 3 |
| Born: Oct. 30, 1961 Jamaica, N.Y. |
| Campaign cash raised: $3,359,424 |
| Money from businesses that lobby: $607,791 |
| Money from leadership PACs: $180,900 |
| Money from in-state / out-of-state: $1,288,841/ $300,320 |
| At-risk in November? Yes |
| Outside group spending: $57,819 in opposition |
| Net worth in 2010: $278,010 to $844,999 |
| Net worth in 2011: -$421,990 to $329,997 |
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Continue readingProfile: Francisco Canseco
| Party: Republican |
| State and District: Texas, 23 |
| Born: July 30, 1949 Laredo, Texas |
| Campaign cash raised: $3,667,020 |
| Money from businesses that lobby: $512,284 |
| Money from leadership PACs: $165,500 |
| Money from in-state / out-of-state: $1,467,733 / $53,521 |
| At-risk in November? Yes |
| Outside group spending: $19 in support / $37,859 in opposition |
| Net worth in 2010: $49,037 to $1,519,998 |
| Net worth in 2011: -$202,965 to $1,244,997 |
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Continue readingProfile: David Cicilline
| Party: Democrat |
| State and District: Rhode Island, 1 |
| Born: July 15, 1961 Providence, R.I. |
| Campaign cash raised: $3,625,274 |
| Money from businesses that lobby: $374,537 |
| Money from leadership PACs: $76,400 |
| Money from in-state / out-of-state: $1,406,733 / $911,584 |
| At-risk in November? Yes |
| Outside group spending: $10 in support |
| Net worth in 2010: $502,004 to $1,429,999 |
| Net worth in 2011: $2,004 to $1,179,998 |
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Continue readingProfile: Bobby Schilling
| Party: Republican |
| State and District: Illinois, 17 |
| Born: Jan 24, 1964 Rock Island, Ill. |
| Campaign cash raised: $2,594,324 |
| Money from businesses that lobby: $391,579 |
| Money from leadership PACs: $163,900 |
| Money from in-state / out-of-state: $1,028,903 / $139,904 |
| At-risk in November? Yes |
| Outside group spending: $325 in support / $10,137 in opposition |
| Net worth in 2010: $487,008 to $1,489,998 |
| Net worth in 2011: -$127,995 to $344,996 |
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Continue readingProfile: Chip Cravaack
| Party: Republican |
| State and District: Minnesota, 8 |
| Born: Dec. 29, 1959 Charleston, W.V. |
| Campaign cash raised: $2,058,598 |
| Money from businesses that lobby: $235,375 |
| Money from leadership PACs: $100,400 |
| Money from in-state / out-of-state: $628,438 / $127,595 |
| At-risk in November? Yes |
| Outside group spending: $248,046 in opposition |
| Net worth in 2010: $843,018 to $1,945,000 |
| Net worth in 2011: Not yet reported |
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Continue readingProfile: Chris Gibson
| Party: Republican |
| State and District: New York, 19 |
| Born: May 13, 1964 Rockville Centre, N.Y. |
| Campaign cash raised: $3,193,882 |
| Money from businesses that lobby: $442,991 |
| Money from leadership PACs: $175,500 |
| Money from in-state / out-of-state: $1,331,847 / $207,127 |
| At-risk in November? Yes |
| Outside group spending: $1,250 in support / $1,044 against |
| Net worth in 2010: $100,001 to $250,000 |
| Net worth in 2011: $100,001 to $250,000 |
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