{"id":2164709,"date":"2024-02-01T08:56:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T13:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-gubernatorial-hopeful-ends-2023-with-7m-advantage\/"},"modified":"2024-02-01T08:58:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T13:58:44","slug":"democratic-gubernatorial-hopeful-ends-2023-with-7m-advantage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democratic-gubernatorial-hopeful-ends-2023-with-7m-advantage\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic candidate for governor finishes 2023 with $7M lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocratic-gubernatorial-hopeful-ends-2023-with-7m-advantage%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2164709&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Democratic Governor Hopeful Josh Stein Holds $7 Million Campaign Finance Advantage over Republican Favorite<\/h2>\n<p>As \u2063the 2024 election\u200b season \u2064kicks off, Democratic candidate Josh Stein \u2062has emerged with\u2064 a significant\u200d financial advantage over his Republican counterpart. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/forecasters-tip-series-of-swing-states-toward-gop-as-red-wave-is-seen-on-the-horizon\/\" title=\"Forecasters Tip Series of Swing States Toward GOP as Red Wave is Seen on the Horizon\">recent campaign finance reports<\/a>, Stein, the \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-trump-campaign-says-clark-county-registrar-joe-gloria-hiding-from-subpoena-service\/\" title=\"Nevada: Trump Campaign Says Clark County Registrar Joe Gloria Hiding From Subpoena Service\">state attorney general<\/a>, has a whopping \u2062$7 million more in his campaign coffers than Republican favorite Mark Robinson, the state&#8217;s lieutenant\u2062 governor.<\/p>\n<p>Stein&#8217;s impressive war chest currently stands at $11.5 million, \u200cwhile Robinson trails behind with $4.2 million. These figures solidify Stein&#8217;s position as a formidable contender in the race to succeed\u200d Governor Roy Cooper.<\/p>\n<p>While both Stein and Robinson are leading the pack, other major candidates are \u2063struggling to keep up. Republican Bill Graham has managed \u200cto amass \u200c$2.5 million, mostly through loans, \u200cwhile\u200b Republican state Treasurer Dale Folwell lags\u200c far behind \u200cwith \u200da mere $111,913. On the Democratic side, former state Supreme Court Justice Mike \u2064Morgan\u2064 reported a modest $119,296.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Stein&#8217;s financial advantage, Robinson has consistently outperformed him \u2064in the polls, \u200bwith FiveThirtyEight placing him ahead in all but one major survey. With Super Tuesday primaries just around the corner on March\u2062 5, the \u200drace for \u200cthe governorship\u2063 is heating up.<\/p>\n<h3>Record-Breaking \u200dCampaign Success<\/h3>\n<p>Both Stein and Robinson are touting their campaigns&#8217; unprecedented achievements. Robinson proudly \u2063announced\u200c that his campaign raised a\u2062 staggering $9.9 million in 2023, setting new \u2062records for Republican gubernatorial\u2064 candidates. With \u2062over 31,000 individual contributions\u2064 and a\u200b substantial cash reserve, Robinson believes he is in a strong position \u2062to &#8220;take back our state and get\u200b North Carolina back on track in 2024.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Stein has raised an impressive total of $16.9 million. In the past six months alone, Stein has outpaced Robinson, securing $5.7 million compared \u2063to Robinson&#8217;s $3.4 million.<\/p>\n<h3>Other Races<\/h3>\n<p>The attorney general race also showcases a financial disparity between the\u2062 Democratic and Republican\u2063 candidates. Democratic Congressman Jeff Jackson has raised $2 million, surpassing Republican Congressman Dan Bishop&#8217;s $1.35 million. Jackson \u2064ended \u2062the year with $1.83 million in the \u2064bank, while Bishop \u200creported $1.28 million in cash on hand.<\/p>\n<p>In the race for\u200b state treasurer, Democratic state \u200bRep. \u200dWesley \u200dHarris has emerged as the fundraising frontrunner, raising an\u2063 impressive $147,292. Republican Brad Briner, a money manager for billionaire \u200dMichael Bloomberg, follows with $27,650 \u2063in contributions. Republican \u2062A.J. Daoud collected\u200d $3,200, and Republican Rachel Johnson trails behind with $1,683.<\/p>\n<p>Republican \u2062Dave \u2064Boliek leads the fundraising race for state \u200bauditor, with $154,608 in contributions. Democratic State Auditor \u200bJessica Holmes, appointed by Governor\u200d Cooper, \u200creported $6,666 in contributions during the reporting period.<\/p>\n<p>Republican\u200d Superintendent of Public Instruction \u200cCatherine Truitt has raised $67,647 in her reelection bid, while her Republican challenger Michele Morrow\u200d has only \u200dmanaged to raise $4,369. \u200cDemocrat Mo Green collected $112,396 in contributions.<\/p>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/slew-of-vexing-international-crises-confront-biden-a-year-out-from-election-day\/\" title=\"Biden faces numerous global crises ahead of Election Day.\">campaign season unfolds<\/a>, these financial figures will undoubtedly play a \u200ccrucial role in determining the outcome of \u2063the 2024 elections in North Carolina.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Stein&#8217;s record-breaking fundraising give him an advantage\u200b in the upcoming election?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  As record-breaking in terms of fundraising. Stein&#8217;s $11.5 million \u2062war chest is the largest ever amassed by a Democratic candidate for the governorship\u2063 in the state&#8217;s history. His fundraising success can be attributed\u2062 to his extensive network of donors and his strong grassroots \u200csupport. Stein has received contributions from a wide range of individuals, including lawyers, business leaders, and environmental activists.<\/p>\n<p>Robinson, on the other hand, is also proud \u200bof\u2062 his fundraising achievements.\u200b His $4.2 million in campaign contributions is \u2063the highest ever by a\u200c Republican candidate at this stage of the race.\u200c Robinson&#8217;s \u200ccampaign has been successful in\u2064 mobilizing\u2063 conservative grassroots supporters and attracting small-dollar donations from across the state.<\/p>\n<p>The stark\u200d contrast in financial resources between Stein and Robinson will undoubtedly \u200dshape the dynamics of the upcoming election. With a campaign budget that is nearly double that of his \u200cRepublican counterpart, Stein will have a significant advantage in terms of advertising, organizing events, and mobilizing volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>However, money is not everything in politics. Robinson&#8217;s consistent lead in the \u200dpolls suggests that his message and appeal resonate \u200dwith\u2062 a significant portion of the electorate. His charismatic personality, \u2063conservative platform, and focus on issues such as gun rights and fiscal responsibility have struck a chord with many Republican voters.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, it is important to\u200c note that polls are not always accurate in\u200d predicting election outcomes, and money can play a crucial role in\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mainstream-media-and-big-techs-seismic-shift-to-the-left\/\" title=\"Mainstream Media and Big Tech\u2019s Seismic Shift to the Left\">shaping public opinion<\/a>. Stein&#8217;s substantial financial advantage will allow him to run an aggressive\u200d and extensive advertising campaign, disseminating his message to a larger audience and\u2063 potentially swaying undecided voters.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200c 2024 election season progresses, the financial disparities between the candidates will\u200d likely continue to be a defining feature of the race.\u200d Stein&#8217;s significant advantage may\u200c be a cause for concern for Republicans, but it also presents an opportunity for Robinson to mobilize his base and rally\u2064 support from conservative voters who may be disenchanted with the Democratic candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the race for the governorship remains wide open, with the outcome depending on a myriad of factors, including the candidates&#8217; \u2064platforms, their ability to connect \u200dwith voters, and the unforeseen \u2063events that\u2063 can shape the political landscape. As Super Tuesday approaches, all eyes will be on Stein and Robinson as they battle it out for the chance to lead the\u2064 state of North Carolina.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democratic governor candidate Josh Stein began 2024 with a $7 million financial edge over Republican frontrunner. As per the latest campaign finance records, Stein, the state attorney general, possessed $11.5 million in funds, while Republican Mark Robinson, the lieutenant governor, had $4.2 million in his campaign account<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2804,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2164709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2164709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2804"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2164709"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2164709\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2164709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2164709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2164709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}