McAuliffe dominates gubernatorial fundraising, reporting more cash than all opponents combined

[TexasTowelie]

Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe entered 2021 with more money in the bank than all other candidates for governor combined, according to year-end campaign finance reports that were due Friday.

McAuliffe, who was expected to have a strong money advantage given his background in political fundraising and ties to national Democrats, began the year with more than $5.5 million on hand.

Former Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy reported almost $1.3 million on hand, state Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond reported about $633,000 and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax reported nearly $80,000.

Del. Lee Carter, D-Manassas, who just officially entered the field Jan. 1, reported about $7,000 on hand in his House of Delegates re-election account.

Read more: https://www.virginiamercury.com/2021/01/16/mcauliffe-dominates-gubernatorial-fundraising-reporting-more-cash-than-all-others-combined/

[underpants]

1. That's what Terry does.

It’s very likely he gets re-elected. Amazing that he wants it back.

I’ve been in the room with him 3 times when he was Governor. You can feel the energy when he comes busting in. Nonstop and highly engaging.

[Indykatie]

2. I Ended Up Liking TMac as a Governor after He Was No Longer a FOB (Friend of Clinton)

I saw that Pelosi has already endorsed him. He Did a Good Job so It's No Surprise Folks Want him Back. That 1 term VA rule is weird but it does free a Governor up to not have to worry about being reelected for a second consecutive term.

[rogue emissary]

3. I was hoping this would be a race between Foy & McClellan.

I was really impressed with how liberal he governed. He was also the first Democratic governor that didn't get replaced by a republican that I can remember.