Posted on 03/06/2010 12:05:45 PM PST by SandRat
In Congressional District 8, GOP hopeful Jesse Kelly asked his supporters to respond to a big Jonathan Paton fundraiser by helping him with a little cash. "While these insiders are drinking champagne and writing big checks, will you send $17.30 now to Jesse Kelly?" his release read.
Folks in attendance at the Paton fundraiser report that there was diet soda and light beer. But alas, no champagne.
And this time, Paton didn't leave with any leftovers.
Meanwhile, the Kelly campaign the following day had a change in leadership. Campaign manager Bret Summers stepped down from his position, leaving it to policy director Adam Kwasman. Campaign insiders say not to read any drama into it and said it was coincidental timing that the campaign's scheduler also stepped down.
Read more political tidbits in tomorrow's Arizona Daily Star
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