Oxendine has raised a total of $1,036,370.00 for the whole cycle.
He has cash on hand of $870,345.70.
As noted earlier, Cagle has $1,255,543.45 on hand.
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Oxendine has raised a total of $1,036,370.00 for the whole cycle.
He has cash on hand of $870,345.70.
As noted earlier, Cagle has $1,255,543.45 on hand.
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Thanks Erick for letting us know that Ox raised less than Cagle. I was a little distracted by the $4.84 the Ox reimbursed himself for Taco Bell in the Dallas Airport.
Of course Cagle is going to raise more. Anyone who has any kind of legislation before the senate in the next two years will be helping Cagle raise money. Cagle’s major fundraiser included more PACs as hosts than individuals illustrating that point.
Is it just me or is Dan Amos, as in Oxendine Finance Chair Dan Amos, not on Ox’s disclosure.
Well, there you have it. Cagle raised more in a few weeks that Oxendine has raised all year. That’s funny.
Ox and I need to trade restaurant tips. My combos from the Hardees in the Memphis Airport’s international terminal have been nothing short of orgasmic.
Cagle’s major fundraiser included more PACs as hosts than individuals illustrating that point.
Soooooo what you’re saying is all those insurance folks who donated to Ox over the years were not really donating because they were confident in his abilities to lead…they were just donating because of his position.
And, now that he is leaving his position, those donors are not going to follow him on his attempted ascent to higher office…
Strange…it’s almost as though the Ox is a lot like Stacey Reece who thought all the times those lobbyists took him out and cared for him while he was an elected house member were really caring about him personally.
Ohhh, the size of the brick that is going to hit Ox in the face when he figures out his past performance at prodigious fundraising while being InsComm isn’t going to be forthcoming in his Gubernat race is just going to be massive…
What do you mena? The guy still raised over $1,000,000. That’s 1/3 of what Perdue raised for the whole race in 2002.
Also, without looking, I’m sure there are insurance agents who have given to Ox, but here’s Ox’s weak point versus Cagle…Ox can’t take a corporate check from an insurance company, Cagle can.
By the way, this should not be construed as condemning PAC money in camapigns, it’s just to note that Cagle has a broader group of interests to appeal from.
Most people probably expected Cagle to raise more than Oxendine, even with the condensed time frame. The amazing thing is the amount of money that Cagle now has on hand already compared to Oxendine. It looks like Cagle is officially off and running. If Oxendine can’t keep up now, can he stay in the marathon?
Wow, I did not even know Casey Cagle was raising money already. Where can I send my money? I have of tons of other friends like me that are willing to sacrifice in tough times to see a good, honest, inteligent man with integrity take office. His devoted network of grassroots volunteers state wide has got to be worth at least 10 million. Remember the whipping they put on Reed.
Perdue had the Christian grass roots working for him. This same team has now doubled in size and is working for Casey Cagle. The same team that took the state for Uncle Huck who invested no money in the state. Like I said, this team is worth at least 10 million, maybe more.
I wouldn’t worry too much about the money difference. Look at the State’s economy and remember who is in a quasi-legislative position. Cagle is going to have to combat calls to raise taxes and keep the State afloat, Ox is relatively safe from this.
It’s going to be a tough Legislative session and being an outsider to that will be a boost for Ox.
The only poll taken on this race gives Ox a 3% advantage.
North Ga Indy-
Where can I find that poll?
Ox is at risk every time he opens his mouth……
I have never seen a poll showing OX up,was this poll conducted at the Insurance Association Annual meeting?
In all seriousness Cagle’s numbers look good and I wonder how much he raised at the event last night that aren’t in these figures?I have heard that there is another 200-300k not included.What I am most impressed by is he seemed to do it without hardly any organized events,because unfortunately Im on too many fundraising list and didnt get but one invite from the Cagle camopaign,and that was for the event last night.
Looks like someone else dipped into the check refund game — this time a little more cherry picked…
As I look at the list of people that gave Casey money I can’t help but notice that it came from all over the state. CONFIRMATION, solid sate wide support.
Lets get this show on the road….. Middle GA for Casey Cagle…..
This discussion of money in the nitty gritty detail is fascinating. Could we do another thread on the candidates wardrobes? Their fashion sense? Maybe what they like for dinner? Their favorite toothpaste…..
I saw the poll with Ox up by 3 as well, but who cares? That’s in the margin of error. Insider Advantage had Ox and Cagle tied at 17% each with Kingston 3rd and Handel 4th. It’s still on their website so you can go look there if you really want.
The fact is, as Lt. Governor, Casey should have raised a lot more and be much higher up in the polls. Ox is not a fundraising machine. he can’t take money from industries he regulates, like insurance companies. So while Casey got $5,000 from Blue Cross, Ox can’t get a dime from them.
Casey should have a 2:1 fundraising advantage over both Ox and Handel because of the nature of his position. Same reason Poytress only raised a couple hundred thousand, he has no leadership position and is not in the majority party.
The fact that we’re basically still 2 years out and our two top candidates have crossed the $1 million mark says a lot about both of their strengths.
SFrasiser, most of Huck’s leadership team in Georgia is on Oxendine’s steering committee.
Ox is not a fundraising machine. he can’t take money from industries he regulates, like insurance companies. So while Casey got $5,000 from Blue Cross, Ox can’t get a dime from them.
Really? Maybe not directly from the companies but their officers, lawyers, and employees? Hmm? no need to answer:
Oxendine has received $453,536 from individuals affiliated with insurers.
…AFLAC, the Columbus, Ga.-based insurer, gave $84,250 to Oxendine’s re-election campaign through donations from AFLAC executives, their spouses and company lobbyists.
Link to reference.
Talk is cheap.
If most of Huckabee’s team is with Ox, I now have another reason to vote against him (like I needed one…)
Daniel, the limits on what an individual can give is about half of what a corporation can give. That means for every company that maxes out to Cagle that Oxendine can’t take funds from, Ox has to find 2 individuals to amke up the difference.
Also, if you think AFLAC is giving the money to its employees to give to Oxendine, which would be a violation of state ethics laws, then file an ethics complaint against AFLAC.
Ox will run out of gas as soon as those whom he regulates are convinced that he is out of the Insurance Commish office.
Shep,if you dont believe he is shaking down those he regulates you are grossly niave and need to get off the Kool-Aide.
My problem is not with AFLAC for I don’t believe or have proof that they have violated any state ethics laws. My problem is that Ox accepted donation from persons associated with and could have benefited from the industry he regulates. How can one be assured that the money doesn’t have any influence on his decisions? There is only one way… he shouldn’t have accepted the donations.
If you have read past comments of mine, I have this same problem with persons on the PSC when it come to the energy industry. General employees is one thing, but officers and lobbyist for the companies… “Just say no.”
Daniel, that is the same issues with every candidate. Should Karen stop accepting contributions from business owners? After all, her office gives out business licenses. Should a state senator or house member be prohibited from accepting a donation if they chair a committee that oversees an industry that the donation is coming from?
When I worked for Newt, he used to shrug off any suggestions about where money came from. His belief that any politician that voted for his contributors over his constituents would be someone who no amount of money would be able to save from a defeat.
Oxendine’s re-election numbers would suggest that most people don’t have a problem with how he’s regulated insurance.
By the way, a friend of mine pointed out to me that corps and individuals in GA can give the same amount. I was thinking FEC rules on individual contributions vs PACs so my bad on that.
Great POST Judge. You nailed it.
This shep1975 must be smoking or drinking something great if he isn’t aware of the relationships between Oxendine and the insurance industry…
Personally – neither the Lt. Governor nor the Insurance Commissioner are going to be the Republican Nominee for Governor, so this is all a nice distraction from the real issues and problems that are facing our state…
Should Karen stop accepting contributions from business owners? After all, her office gives out business licenses. Should a state senator or house member be prohibited from accepting a donation if they chair a committee that oversees an industry that the donation is coming from?
A couple of nuanced exceptions and clarification, but Yes.
When I worked for Newt, he used to shrug off any suggestions about where money came from. His belief that any politician that voted for his contributors over his constituents would be someone who no amount of money would be able to save from a defeat.
Here’s to wishing Newt were correct, but looking at congressional approval poll numbers and the re-election of incumbents is proof that he is not.
Oxendine’s re-election numbers would suggest that most people don’t have a problem with how he’s regulated insurance.
See above.
The problem with congress is they work for people that give them money, the rest of us are nothing to them unless it’s an election year.
Most of America would like to see all of Congress replaced but on Election Day they won’t vote their man out. They think, ‘well mine isn’t that bad, all the others should be replaced.’ After all if we get a new Senator or Rep. he won’t have all the seniority that our current one has. So they vote for the incumbent.
WE NEED TERM LIMITS!
Making Sense…that post didn’t make sense, either that or you didn’t bother to read what I actually typed before commenting.
Dan…maybe it’s just that the voting public does not care unless the vote affects them in some actual, tangible way. Insurance is something that directly affects people’s pocketbooks. You know when your insurance rates rise. The Insurance Commissioner used to have a direct result on that and Ox would say to blame him. Of course, for most insurance, now he doesn’t approve rates so don’t blame him.
We went through this a bit 4 years ago right here on PP. The issue was Cagle serving on the board of a bank and being the head of the banking committee. Many of us who have been on PP that long were quick to defend Cagle against Reed’s attacks that Cagle’s actions were the kind of conflict of interest you state above.
http://www.peachpundit.com/2006/07/05/new-ads-from-cagle-and-reed/
I’m not saying I disagree with you in that the system has its flaws, but in reality, there is also a duty for voters to make a decision on how to address this issue. Part of the movement for greater transparency in campaign finance laws is the idea that if the voters know who is giving money to whom, then the voters can vote accordingingly.
I remember a time in Gwinnett County when having a developer on your disclosure was the kiss of death for a candidate.
In the end, the supreme court has ruled that for individual citizens, a campaign contribution is political speech and while the government can set limits, they cannot deny a citizen’s speech.
I discussed the issue once with a utility lobbyist who said he didn’t like the fact he felt compelled to donate to campaigns as the lobbyist because, as a regulated industry, the corporation could not do it, but it was out of his own pocket because if the company adjected his pay or paid him back, it would be an ethics law violation.
Until we find a better system, this is the one we have. You need money to get your message out and a lot of time that money comes from individuals whose businesses the elected official has the power to help or hurt.
umustbekidding, I think for that one you must be right!
Oxendine is uglier than a ox. ….. Could not talk his way out of a wet paper bag. And his only votes are right here on this blog, his employees, past and present. Shep it is pretty obvious that you are still on that incompetent, sorry, soon to be unemployed ex- lawyers payroll. Ox is not worthy of tying Cagles shoes. Casey is a true statesman who always acts like a true public servant , always diligently doing what he believes is best for Georgia, even if it is not popular. He has my vote and will carry Forsyth county with ease….
Ox is not worthy of tying Cagles shoes.
What a freaking thing to EVEN contemplate someone doing.
TC, are you the Grand Poobah of what is left of the KKK in Forsyth? I’ll just be you are.
Correction: I’ll just bet you are.
Shep1975 said “Daniel, the limits on what an individual can give is about half of what a corporation can give. That means for every company that maxes out to Cagle that Oxendine can’t take funds from, Ox has to find 2 individuals to amke up the difference.”
Shep1975, where are you getting your information? Your logic and argument is flawed at best. First of all, the limits are the same for both corporations and individuals. You saying that Cagle has 2:1 fund raising ratio over Oxendine is a flat out lie. Especially since Oxendine has been raising money for over 2 times as long as Cagle and has deep insurance pockets to shake out. You also saying Cagle can receive money from Blue Cross Blue Shield and Oxendine can’t is also humorous. Have you not seen all the executives and all the insurance agents on Oxendine’s report that he got money from?
Don’t be naive…we all read your front wall post about how you sold yourself out for Oxendine for Governor. With that said, at least make your arguments sound so you’re not a babbling blind Oxendine nut.
P.S. Can someone please send a link for this poll that has Oxendine leading by 3%?
Here’s your link for contribution limits.
http://ethics.ga.gov/references/contributionlimits.aspx
GO POYTHRESS!
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