By AP/KWMU
Jefferson City, MO – New campaign reports show Missouri Governor Bob Holden has twice as much money as either of his challengers.
Holden raise more than $1 million during the last three months of 2003 and has about $3 million in the bank. His Democratic challenger, Auditor Claire McCaskill, and Republican Matt Blunt both have about $1.5 million on hand.
A University of Missouri political scientist, Rick Hardy, says the numbers show Holden will run a tough campaign. But Hardy says Blunt's also in good shape, especially considering that he isn't expected to face a GOP primary challenge.
Hardy adds McCaskill's $400,000 loan to her campaign shows she is serious about her campaign.
| Gubernatorial Candidate Funds, End of 2003 | ||||
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Spent | On Hand |
| Bob Holden | Democrat | $4,712,480 | $1,626,200 | $3,119,550 |
| Claire McCaskill | Democrat | $1,434,966 | $339,435 | $1,592,177 |
| Matt Blunt | Republican | $2,429,599 | $929,328 | $1,464,950 |