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Even as his sole Democratic primary foe, Bill Daley, was preparing to withdraw from the race, Mr. Quinn kept up some very solid fundraising in the quarter that ended Sept. 30, pulling in “just over $812,000,” according to his campaign spokeswoman. And since neither Mr. Daley nor any other major contender is known to be circulating nominating petitions, it looks like Mr. Quinn will be able to stash every penny in the bank for the November 2014 challenge from the GOP nominee.

The bottom line: The Democratic incumbent, who was considered in deep political trouble just a few months ago, has $3 million on hand in his political account, according to his campaign. And unless something unusual occurs — like an unexpected challenge from another Democrat — that figure only should grow in months to come.

…Adding… For context, I searched the State Board of Elections website and found that Quinn raised just under $560,000 in the same quarter four years ago.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 3:21 pm

Comments

“Dear Pat,

Oops. My bad.

Sincerely,

Sheila Simon
Democratic Candidate for Illinois Comptroller”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 3:25 pm
Don’t know how other candidates or even Quinn did in this quarter in past years, but seems impressive for the hardest fundraising quarter in the year to raise money…curious how much came in after Daley pulled out…

Comment by just a thought Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 3:27 pm
“Sheila Who?

Signed,

Pat Quinn
Governor”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 3:32 pm
Willie, LMAO.

Sheila: “Pat, I was kidding! I can’t believe you thought I was serious! C’mon, like I would diss the guy who plucked me out of obscurity….you’re too funny, Pat….”

Comment by wordslinger Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 3:44 pm
Hey Judy it’s Pat, you need a few bucks?

Comment by OneMan Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 3:56 pm
four more years, four more years

Comment by jim Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 4:03 pm
“Dear Pat,

Front me a million or so, and I will pay you back by running the same campaign that I ran last time.

Sincerely,

Bill Brady”

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“Dear Governor Quinn,

I have over a Million bucks in the bank, and about 4,000 Facebook Friends. Look out.

Respectfully,

@FakeRutherfordDan

p.s. - Why did you “de-friend” Pongee?”

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“Dear Governor,

I have to send this via email, I can’t afford a stamp for First Class postage.

Forward this email to five of your friends, and put my Campaign Address on the bottom. You friends then need to forward the email to five more friends and send me $100 via check.

If they don’t send me $100 in 7 days, they will have bad luck.

Sincerely,

Bill Brady
Foreign Minister of Illinois”

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“Pat,

Call me when you have $300 Million in your OWN account.

I tip that amount at the club.

Bruce Rauner
Member Account #546-56917-2″

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 4:08 pm
“Governor,

I would gladly pay you Tuesday for a Campaign loan today? Cashier’s Check would be best.

Sleep on it. I am good for it. Ask around.

Kirk Dillard
Gov. Edgar’s former Chief of Staff”

Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 4:16 pm
Maybe PQ needs some con$ultants right about now.

Comment by Arthur Andersen Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 4:41 pm
What is Ms. Simon running for again?

Comment by Levois Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 5:15 pm
Is there a pool going on PQ’s pick for lt. gov.?

Comment by DuPage Dave Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 5:42 pm
Look at all the money he saved by not having to buy hair care products.

Comment by Rollo Tomasi Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 6:02 pm
looks like “lunchpail republicans” have work ta do ! oops that’s right IUOE 150 big $$$ for Quinn !! “lunchbuckets” for Dillard, same union, different PAC !!! maybe not so much !!! lol

Comment by railrat Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 6:10 pm
That’s a lot of dough, and more than I thought he’d have at this point…yet, ironically, he ALso HAS Lisa and William D., and their cast of former donors, of all people to “thank” for the big spike!

Who ELSE do they have to turn to now to ante-up to after all??(And please don’t even suggest to any significant degree the rich “Runner”, I mean “Rauner”–few genuine liberals, even plenty of wealthy Dem. ex-Daley backers, could swallow some of HIS positions on the issues)!!!

Comment by Just The Way It Is One Monday, Oct 7, 13 @ 7:48 pm
Way to go LBH!

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