Moran Significantly Outraises Deeds, McDonnell
ALEXANDRIA – Delegate Brian Moran outraised both Senator Creigh Deeds and sitting Attorney General Bob McDonnell during the first half of 2008, according to statements by the campaigns and press reports. Moran raised more than all other Virginia candidates for 2009 elections. McDonnell is his party’s unopposed nominee for Governor in 2009 and Deeds previously ran a statewide campaign.
Virginians for Brian Moran brought in $1.38 million this period, nearly double that of Senator Deeds and significantly more than Attorney General McDonnell. Moran has 42 percent more cash-on-hand than Senator Deeds.
| Candidate | Raised 1H 08 | Cash on Hand |
| Delegate Brian Moran | $ 1,380,364.82 | $ 924,292.34 |
| Senator Creigh Deeds | $ 782,586 | $ 650,452 |
| AG Robert McDonnell | $ 878,000 | $1,200,000 |
Sources: Deeds’ Campaign statement and Washington Post.
“It is increasingly clear that Brian Moran is the Democrat who can beat with Bob McDonnell,” said Mame Reiley, Director of Virginians for Brian Moran. “This report shows that Brian has built a base of support that can meet the long-term needs of financing a successful gubernatorial campaign.”
The Moran campaign raised more during the first half of 2008 than either then-Lieutenant Governor Tim Kaine and then-Attorney General Jerry Kilgore during the same period four years ago.
