Florida Senate candidate Marco Rubio (R) raised more than $860,000 in a 10-day "money bomb," his campaign announced today. The total is nearly half what he raised in the last three months of 2009, when he took in $1.75 million.
“I'm encouraged by the support we've received this month from people who believe a return to limited government is what will keep America free and prosperous,” said Rubio. “We are pleased with our progress, but also realize we have a long way to go to compete with one of the most prolific fundraisers in political history."
The fundraising push was set up by South Carolina Sen. Jim DeMint, Rubio's first congressional supporter, through his Senate Conservatives Fund. The total helps Rubio cut into the $5.5 million lead in cash-on-hand his GOP primary opponent, Gov. Charlie Crist, held at the beginning of the year.
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