April 28, 2008 - 4:14pm
McDermott all paid up with Boehner, campaign coffers nearly dry
By Bryan BissellRep. Jim McDermott (D-Seattle) legal woes may be over, but his finances may have cause for concern. The AP is reporting that McDermott has paid former Rep. Boehner in full for the long-running lawsuit Boehner recently won against McDermott for violation of privacy relating to a phone call Seatte's Congressman leaked to the media in 1996.
Rep. Jim McDermottThe story states McDermott paid $628,000 from his campaign account and another $465,000 from his legal trust fund. According to the FEC, McDermott's campaign had $629,599 cash on hand at the end of the Q1 in March, leaving him with fifteen hundred dollars plus whatever he raised in April for his quest to be re-elected to a tenth term in the 7th District.
McDermott's campaign was unavailable for comment regarding his current financial situation. His seat is one of the safest in the country, having won with margins of victory of nearly 70% in the past.
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Beren statement on McDermott's depletion of campaign funds
(According to the Federal Elections Commission website, as of March 31 McDermott had $629,598 cash on hand. Therefore, after withdrawing $628,000 to pay his fines and legal fees, he has less than $2,000 cash on hand.)
"This is a very opportune time to donate to my campaign. I aim to succeed in the August 19 primary and win a spot on the general election ballot. I'm promoting conservative values and Republican policies right in the heart of liberal Seattle and King County.
"One party rule has harmed the citizens of the 7th congressional district. It is important for Republicans – not just in Seattle but throughout Washington State – to make sure there is a Republican candidate on the ballot in November against Jim McDermott.
"There must be a clear alternative in the general election - we can’t allow the Seattle voters to face a ballot limited to two liberal candidates, both supporting Christine Gregoire, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton. Without a Republican alternative on the November ballot, GOP turnout in Seattle and King County would be negatively affected.
"While the 7th congressional district is heavily Democratic, even a small incremental increase in the GOP percentage will make a difference in other races. There are some high stake races in Washington State this year - electing Rossi, re-electing McKenna, carrying the state for McCain - and all of them would be negatively affected if two liberal, pro-tax, antiwar, Democratic Party candidates are the only choices in the 7th congressional district in November."
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