I knew they were working hard but this is freaking great! Note the support from former Seaman supporters. This is a knife into Seaman's heart. To have these people publicly support Juan shows how fast Seaman's support is eroding. I heard that there are lots more of former Seaman supporters on the C&E report. Things are looking bright for Juan's Campaign.
Also, I am willing to bet that Seaman wil not have over 400 contributors. His report will be full of Insurance PACs and hardly any real human contributors.
Check out today's press release:
GARCIA TOUTS IMPRESSIVE FUNDRAISING REPORT (CORPUS CHRISTI) — District 32 State Representative candidate Juan Garcia previewed today his fundraising accomplishments through the first half of the year that will be made public in Monday's contribution and expenditure report.
He will report raising $205,640.95 since announcing his candidacy in January. The Garcia campaign received donations from some 400 individual contributors, a sweeping grassroots showing of financial support from across the district, and across the country (with 20 states represented). The majority of contributions were $100 or less, and came from a broad cross-section of contributors that includes doctors, teachers, and military personnel, with an overwhelming outpouring of support from former classmates, White House Fellows, and Navy squadron mates from across the globe.
"As a political newcomer and first-time candidate, I'm aligned with no faction, indebted to no interest group, and free to follow my conscience. My report reflects that independence. I'm grateful to have earned the support of the citizens of District 32, and to have lifetime friends who believe in me. Come the fall, we're going to have the resources to get our message of 'New Leadership for a New Direction' out across the Coastal Bend," said Garcia.
Among the many former Gene Seaman contributors who are now supporting Garcia are Dr. Michael Mauger of Corpus Christi, and retired Foreign Service Officer and Republican Lynn Lee of Rockport.
Said Dr. Mauger: "It's refreshing to see a young man with his qualifications step up. He'll be a breath of fresh air in the Capitol."
"Communities like Rockport have been paralyzed for years from a dearth of leadership across this district," said Lee. "I admire and share Juan's dedication to public service and am excited to finally send someone of his integrity to Austin."
Garcia's largest individual monetary donation came from fellow Navy veteran, Rockport native, and local businessman Mauricio Celis. Other contributions came from former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros, one-time Texas Land Commissioner Garry Mauro, and former Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera. Also supporting Garcia is the Texas League of Conservation Voters and the Federation of American Teachers.
Garcia received a significant in-kind benefit from former college classmate Richard Salazar. A Los Angeles-based film producer, Salazar traveled to Corpus Christi to record all of Garcia's television commercials, which are complete and ready for showing in the fall, as well as a video biography of the candidate, which is viewable from the campaign website:
www.electjuangarcia.com.
Garcia is a 40-year old Harvard Law graduate and Naval Aviator. He also holds a master's degree from Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and served as a White House Fellow. Garcia served as Chairman of Citizens For Educational Excellence, and on the board of governors for Leadership Corpus Christi, the Corpus Christi Barrios Association, and the Coastal Bend Surfrider Chapter. He has received the "A" rating from the Texas State Rifle Association, and been endorsed by the Sierra Club.
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