Kevin Yoder, candidate for the Third Congressional District in Kansas just released his Q1 2010 fundraising numbers this morning with an astounding $267,000 reported. Nick Jordan, his closest competitor, has not yet released his first quarter numbers.
Unless Nick Jordan releases a comparable number, constituents in the Third will be forced to admit Kevin Yoder is the clear front runner. Today's announcement should bolster the Third District morale, as Stephene Moore announces she plans to retain the Moore dynasty in Congress, a disappointment amongst many conservatives in Kansas.
In a small but educational nugget in The Kansas City Star's Prime Buzz, Steve Kraske points out Rep. Todd Tiahrt (R-KS) was outraised by Kevin Yoder in the last quarter of 2009. This comparison had not been brought to the attention of most Kansans, as Tiahrt is running for Sen. Sam Brownback's United States Senate seat, not Dennis Moore's Congressional seat. Still, this information indicates that Kevin Yoder is garnering massive GOP donor attention, or Rep. Tiahrt has some catching up to do.
Final Note: Until Rep. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Nick Jordan and Rep. Todd Tiahrt(R-KS) follow suit and release their respective fundraising balances, The Chronicle is inclined to agree with Steve Kraske: Yoder's numbers are so strong that he's fast emerging as the leading GOPer in the primary race.
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