Matheson, Bennett Re-Election Coffers Brimming

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The fund-raising power of a congressional incumbent is clearly evident this week as new Federal Election Commission reports show Rep. Jim Matheson and Sen. Bob Bennett are well-heeled as they prepare for expensive re-election campaigns this fall.

Bennett, R-Utah, is being challenged by former Democratic Attorney General Paul Van Dam. Bennett holds a healthy lead in the polls, a recent Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll shows, and an even larger lead in cash.

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Matheson, Bennett Re-Election Coffers Brimming

Bennett's mid-July FEC report shows he has raised $1.9 million and spent $1.2 million. The two-term senator has more than $750,000 in cash.

Van Dam has raised $66,000, spent $44,000 and has $26,000 in cash. Van Dam has also loaned his ca...

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