Retirement Watch: Is Collin Peterson On His Way Out?
Rumors about Collin Peterson’s 2014 prospects continue to circulate and his latest disastrous fundraising quarter just adds more fuel to the fire. As reported by Roll Call:
“Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., reported he raised only $82,852 in the third quarter of 2013, leaving a cash on hand balance of $227,388 as of 9/30.”
The report goes on to point out that this cash on hand is significantly less that Peterson had at the same point in the 2012, 2010 and 2008 elections.
“The news of Collin Peterson’s disastrous fundraising quarter is no surprise given his reliable votes to protect ObamaCare and his call to raise the gas tax by 17%. Peterson is out of step with the priorities of Minnesota families and his plummeting financial backing is reflective of his diminishing support at home.” – Alleigh Marré, NRCC Spokeswoman