As of September 6th, 2005 Chuck Pennacchio has raised approximately $75,000.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05249/566281.stm
Bear in mind, Chuck doesn't accept PAC contributions; he received this from regular people like you and me. The mainstream newspapers in Pennsylvania haven't mentioned Chuck very often and the editors usually respond to our campaign that this is because Chuck hasn't raised "enough" money yet. But apparently six figures starts getting you more newspaper coverage.
On September 14th, the Pennacchio campaign began our "Ring the Bell!" online fundraiser. The goal is to raise at least $20,000 by the end of the month. If Chuck can raise 20k in a two-week period that would be sure to catch the attention of more journalists and get them to start writing about Chuck as a serious primary candidate.
As of this posting, Chuck has raised over $2700 since 9/14, so we're off to a decent start. I just want to make all of Chuck's supporters on DailyKos hear about this so you can contribute what you can. Even if you can only spare a couple bucks, we'd really appreciate it. It's the thought that counts, right?
Visit www.chuck2006.com and give what you can.
Ring the bell!
I'm hoping this post won't lead to another brawl. There have been lots of nasty posts exchanged here between Casey supporters and Chuck supporters. Unfortunately, at times both sides have sometimes been guilty of misrepresenting the other guy. Let's just remember that we all share a common goal- sending that crazy right-wing bigot Rick Santorum back to Virginia for good. We just disagree on who is the best candidate for the job.
P.S. I mean absolutely no offense to Virginians, but at least Rick can do less damage sulking in his "modest" $757,000 home in Leesburg than he has done as our Senator.