Apparently Joe Wilson has raised over $1 million for a seat in the House of Representatives that has not elected a Democrat since 1964, when the Democrats steamrolled that election cycle in a similar way to the mid-term election of 2006 and the most recent 2008 election. Wilson’s biggest challenge was the aforementioned 2008 election, where he defeated Democrat Rob Miller 54% to 46%. While Rob Miller may have raised more money to date (he broke $1 million this past Friday), it has not been the insurmountable slew of contributions that some would like to believe.
Wilson eclipsed $1 million in contributions as of Saturday. A source in his campaign revealed that Wilson had received $1,005,021 from 18,859 contributions. He has also toughened his stance among rising criticisms of his actions. While he does not condone his outburst during the President’s speech, he has already apologized for his breach of Congressional decorum and has stated he will not apologize to Pelosi or to Congress (even as they threaten with a censure).
Further reading:
Rep. Joe Wilson won't apologize again. No way, no how.
http://primebuzz.kcstar.com/?q=node/19923
Source: Wilson breaks $1 million
http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0909/Wilson_campaign_Fundraising_breaks_1_million_passes_Miller.html
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