The Virginia Public Access Project has updated its records to reflect the most recent financial filings. I found the list of the top 10 fundraisers to be interesting (interspersed are my miscellaneous rantings):
Mason, John
H037
$138,829
He'll win. He's a moderate and many people are surprised when they hear he's no longer the Mayor of the City of Fairfax (he got ousted by Rob Lederer after a zoning fight split the City).
Frederick, Jeff
H052
$131,103
Another winner. Young Jeffy has resolve that makes up for his youthful inexperience and a seeming lack of manners. We've called him the Jack Russell Terrier candidate, and we hope that nickname sticks.
Caputo, Chuck
H067
$116,385
Two words: You're not working and the Governor raised all your money for you.
Bulova, David
H037
$88,247
Sorry, David. Despite your capital outlay on khaki pants, John Mason will beat you.
Miller, Paula
H087
$79,557
She's going to win. Incumbency has its privileges, as does the name recognition that comes with having been a television news reporter.
Marsden, David
H041
$76,974
This one is tough because the Democrats have been fighting so much they've hurt their own guy. The argument is he's a Republican in Democrats' clothing because he used to be a Republican. I think it's funny how hard-core Democrats always want to pardon convicted felons but not former Republicans. The Democrats need to understand Marsden is one of their best chances of a pickup 'round these parts. Marsden was Dillard's aide for many years, and is pretty much a Dillard clone. The Democrats, by the way, love Dillard because he's pretty much one of them.
Werkheiser, Gregory
H042
$76,705
Rozie and I disagree vehemently on this one. I think Werkheiser is going to squeak out a victory despite his lead-foot tendencies. Rozie thinks I underestimate Albo. We will see. All I can say is there is no good choice in this district.
Marrs, Bradley
H068
$72,365
He's a true believer who makes Bob Marshall look like an agnostic. Marrs was recently condemned by, well, EVERYONE for a fundraising letter he sent out gay-baiting his opponent for having the gall to accept a donation without checking the donor's sexual orientation first. Despite all this, and a fairly moderate district that includes liberal parts of the City of Richmond, he'll probably win.
Barg, Hilda Marie
H052
$71,115
If Young Jeffy is the Jack Russell Candidate, Hilda Marie is the Old Hound Dog, content to lie on the porch and watch the world pass her by. A bunch of her money comes from the Governor's arm-twisting on her behalf.
Hall, Franklin P
H069
$65,421
Go, Frank! If you raise enough money, maybe they'll let you be Minority Leader for another couple years, despite the fact that they should know better.
