IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: Theresa Petry, (314) 807-7077
Money on Hand Grows Due to Grassroots
(ST. LOUIS, MO.) July 15, 2010 – The campaign for congressional candidate Ed Martin continues to grow by leaps and bounds both in volunteers and donations. In the most recent report, the July Quarterly, Ed Martin reports his most outstanding quarter yet raising $234,328. This impressive total brings his campaign’s all important tally of cash on hand to $570,947. The success of Martin’s fundraising is attributed to grassroots support while incumbent Rep. Russ Carnahan must rely on Washington-insiders. In fact, once again, almost half of Carnahan’s quarterly money comes from political action committees. Martin’s record breaking quarter and continued upward momentum serves as a sign that people want someone in Congress who will give a voice to the voters.
“These latest fundraising numbers show people are tired of not being heard by Congressman Carnahan who instead takes orders from Pelosi. These hard working people are sacrificing what wages they can afford and donating to our campaign. I have vowed to work hard for them and fight for their rights including putting an end to this greedy government of wasteful spenders,” said Ed Martin. “Its people, like our supporters, a real grassroots effort, who will bring about the change in Congress we need, not the special interest groups that line Carnahan’s campaign coffers.”
Ed Martin has already held some 180 “Ask Ed Anything” meet and greets around Missouri’s 3rd district. He is sure to have many more and continue his roundtables with his Agricultural Advisory Group, Veteran’s Advisory Group and Shop Local-Hire Local meetings along with additional town halls leading up to the primary election and of course the general election in November.
For more information about Martin’s background and the campaign, visit EdMartinforCongress.com, or follow him on Facebook and Twitter @ed4congress.
Theresa Petry
Press Secretary
“Ed Martin for Congress”
(314) 807-7077 (cell)
theresa.petry@edmartinforcongress.com
www.edmartinforcongress.com
