AD71 Watch: Jeff Miller Raises $272,000

This just came over the transom from the Jeff Miller for Assembly campaign:

Jeff Miller Raises Over $272,000 on First Report

Mission Viejo, CA - - Republican Assembly candidate Jeff Miller will report today that he has raised $272,051 for his campaign for the 71st Assembly District. Miller, the Mayor Pro Tem of Corona, is the leading GOP candidate to succeed Assemblyman Todd Spitzer.

"Jeff has exceeded every goal we set for raising funds," said campaign consultant Dave Gilliard. "Even more impressive than his total is the fact that it does not include any loans or donations from Jeff himself. This money all came from supporters and is all spendable by the campaign."

It has become common practice in recent years for candidates to inflate their campaign reports with personal loans, which are returned to the candidate at a later date.
 
Miller’s report also shows significant strength from Orange County donors, who contributed more than any other county.  Miller has the endorsement of Orange County Congressman Ed Royce and is supported by many of the county’s leading GOP donors.
 
"Rather than going after the low hanging fruit first, Jeff took the opposite approach and went outside his Riverside County base to raise most of these funds. That means his next report will be even more impressive," said Gilliard.

Comments

[Impressive]

Wow! A very impressive showing for Miller, especially the fact that it was all from real donors and not from the candidate himself.

[Been Around]

It this press release is accurate and all of Miller's money is in the form of donations, then his total is indeed very impressive.
It will be interesting to see where Neil Blais comes in, and if he had to pump up his report with candidate loans.

[AD71]

I believe Steven Choi will be the best conservative candidate for 71 District. Steven Choi has been raising funds from Corona to Irvine area and many friends are wishing for his success. Steven Choi strongly believes in cutting down on wasteful government spendings..... he will certainly have many conservative votes on 08' primary election.

[OCNative]

I forecast Blais will pump up his report with $100,000 from himself (in addition to whatever he raises legitimately from other people).

[Phil Paule]

I like all the people in this race and I hope no one gets talked into raiding the kids college fund, using the 401(K), or borrowing against the family home to try and be a Member of the Assemby.

[AD71]

Phil is right, we need to protect future of our children because they are gift from God.