Today's Charlotte Observer contains an interesting item about the fundraising prowess of Virginia Foxx and Patrick McHenry, freshmen Republican congresspersons from the 5th and the 10th congressional districts, respectively.
Since both are from "safe" Republican districts, the Observer opines that the two are crowing to scare off potential Republican challengers in a 2006 primary.
"McHenry raised $155,122 from political action committees, including $26,500 from financial/insurance companies interested in how he votes as a member of the House Committee on Financial Services. McHenry, who's considered a rising star in the conservative House, also got a whopping $38,967 from other politicians' PACs. Foxx, a member of the House Agriculture Committee, got $54,023 from corporate PACs -- including $8,500 from farm companies and groups."
We're sure the farmers of Watauga County will be happy to know just how fat and sassy Madame Foxx is becoming, thanks to corporate farmers.
Monday, April 25, 2005
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