Cedric Richmond Raises over $115,000 in his First Fundraising Quarter

From a press release, State Representative Cedric Richmond just announced he has raised over $115,000 in the third quarter, his first fundraising quarter in his campaign for Louisiana’s second congressional district.  Full release after the jump.

Cedric Richmond Raises Over $115,000 in his First Quarter

Building Momentum for his Race for Congress

NEW ORLEANS, LA. –  Today, State Representative Cedric Richmond exceeded all expectations by  announcing he has raised over one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars in the third fundraising quarter in his campaign for Louisiana’s Second Congressional District.

 Richmond announced his candidacy on September 8th, meaning he raised the impressive total in shortened quarter, outpacing public predictions and internal campaign goals.

 “I am excited so many in the community have responded to our campaign’s message this early in the process,” Richmond said.

 “Over ninety percent of our donations came from Louisiana, which only highlights the strong desire for change in this district.”

Richmond stated that he was grateful for the support he has received throughout the Greater New Orleans Area, including Orleans Parish District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro, whom introduced Cedric as “the next congressman” at a well attended fundraiser September 29th, 2009.

 Other notable officials in attendance at the fundraiser were Jefferson Parish Councilman Byron Lee, New Orleans Councilwoman Cynthia Willard Lewis, Louisiana State Representative Walt Leger, attorney James Gray II, and political observer Alan Katz.

 “The Second District is in desperate need of an effective representative that will fight for every federal dollar to rebuild our levees, restore our community, and help our economy recover,” said Richmond.

 Richmond added that his fundraising total further demonstrates that he will not be outworked.

 “I am in this race because it is important to have effective leadership for Jefferson and Orleans Parish.  There continues to be too many families in our community without affordable health care, too many guns on the streets of our cities, and too many people still struggling to rebuild their lives four years after the catastrophic levee failures.”

 “As Congressman Cao continues to be ineffective in his role, the people of Louisiana continue to suffer.  Too often Cao has chosen to side with the hard line Washington Republican leadership over the people of the 2nd District.  It is a time to elect a Congressman who will work with President Obama, not against him.”

Richmond received contributions this quarter from, among others, Congressman Kendrick Meek, Louisiana State Representatives Rosalind Jones, Walt Leger, Jeff Arnold, Roy Burrell, Avon Honey, and Girod Jackson, Louisiana State Senators Ann Duplessis, Lydia Jackson, and Rob Marionneaux Jr., and Orleans Parish Assessor Errol Williams.

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