PRESS RELEASE Smith PASen: CASH ON HAND
For Immediate Release
January 4, 2012
SMITH FOR SENATE REPORTS $4.4 MILLION CASH ON HAND
Finances Far Outpace Republican Opponents – In Striking Distance of Senator Casey
(Pittsburgh) - The Tom Smith for Senate Campaign today announced a campaign war-chest of more than $4.4 million at the close of the fourth quarter. The funds include fourth quarter contributions of more than $125,000 as well as $4.25 million in candidate funds.
“Tom Smith has again demonstrated that he has the organization, message, and resources to defeat Bob Casey in November,” said Campaign Manager Jim Conroy. “With Tom’s tireless work ethic and ability to connect with an electorate that has had enough of professional politicians – it comes as no surprise that Tom Smith is now leading in the polls.”
The latest financial report far outpaces that of Smith’s primary opponents and brings near parity with incumbent Senator Bob Casey.
RECAPPING SMITH FOR SENATE FOURTH QUARTER MOMENTUM:
Leading in endorsements. “Coal industry veteran and former Tea Party leader Tom Smith has added two names to his list of endorsements for U.S. Senate…. They [Sen. Folmer & Rep. Bloom] join Pa. Sen. Don White and Pa. Reps. Eli Evankovich, Tim Krieger, Donna Oberlander, Jeff Pyle and Dave Reed.” (“2 More Pa. Lawmakers Endorse Smith for Senate,” PoliticsPA, 11/28/11)
First on the airwaves. “Businessman Tom Smith is airing the first television ad of the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Thursday morning, a 30-second spot that contrasts his background as a farmer and founder of a coal-mining company with images of economic misery and Sen. Bob Casey (D.,Pa.) laughing with President Obama.” (“Smith airs first TV ad in 2012 PA Senate race,” Philadelphia Inquirer, 12/7/11)
Leading in organization. “Smith is the first candidate to open an office not located in his or her geographic base.” (“Smith for Senate Moves into Brown-Castor Campaign Office,” PoliticsPA, 12/12/11)
Leading in the polls. “Tom Smith of Armstrong County is leading the field of Republicans hoping to take on Senator Bob Casey, according to a polling memo released by Smith’s campaign Tuesday.” (“Smith Internal Poll: Smith Leads Senate Primary,” PoliticaPA, 12/27/11)
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Dont believe the hype Tom Smith is putting out there. He was a democrat until a few years ago when he got in bed with Senator dirty Don White and took control of the local tea party. He sold his business last year giving no advance notice to his employees. They had asked him for months about the rumors. He denied it. After he made his $220 million deal he had a brief meeting with his office staff. Some of who were crying knowing after almost two decades they were out of a job the next day. As he walked out the door he said ” well its been fun” and that was that. Go to Elderton Pa if you don’t believe this. The locals can give you an earful. This man will never get my vote