Nixon Campaign Nets Hundreds of Thousands More Than Blunt in 3rd Quarter

Post Supreme Court ruling: Now that Blunt must rely on regular Missourians instead of wealthy corporations, his fundraising falters

Blunt has no grassroots support: Nixon receives 1,500 low-dollar contributions, Blunt receives just 125 contributions from regular Missourians

JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- In the first campaign finance report since the Supreme Court reinstated contribution limits and leveled the playing field, Jay Nixon's campaign netted $155,182.62 more than Matt Blunt in the third quarter. When considering the over-limit contributions Blunt accepted, which must be returned, Nixon netted $474,690.25 more than Blunt during the third quarter.

While Jay Nixon received more than 1,500 contributions of $100 or less, Blunt has very little grassroots support -- receiving just 125 low-dollar contributions. 

"When you take out the special interest money that has to be returned anyway, Matt Blunt's campaign actually lost money last quarter," said Oren Shur, spokesman for Jay Nixon's campaign.  "Matt Blunt is taking the state of Missouri backwards at a record pace, so it's not surprising that his re-election campaign is moving in the wrong direction too."

"The Supreme Court clearly created problems for Matt Blunt when it struck down the campaign finance system that allowed him to take millions from lobbyists and wealthy corporations," said Shur. "Now Blunt must seek contributions from a group of people who don't like him very much -- regular working Missourians.  Could you imagine opening your checkbook for a Governor who just slashed your health care and made it harder for you to afford college?"

Number of low-dollar contributions last cycle (itemized contributions under $100):

Nixon campaign: 1,554 contributions
Blunt campaign:  125 contributions