Dennis Ross Dominates 2009, Strong Momentum into 2010

• INCREDIBLY STRONG 2009 PROPELS ROSS CAMPAIGN INTO THE ELECTION YEAR
  Ross Campaign Finishes 2009 Raising Over $450,000, Almost $275,000 in the Bank, Over 4,200 Signed Petitions, Contacting Over 40,000 Voters, and Receiving Over 1,000 In District Donations

  Lakeland, FL – The Dennis Ross campaign today took stock of efforts in 2009 in preparation for the election year and released the following information about where the campaign stands.

  Total raised in 4th Q 2009:
  $74,689

  Total raised in 2009:
  $453,000

  Total Cash on Hand in 2009:
  $273,000

  In District 12 Donors:
  1,000 +

  Total Donors:
  1,350 +

  Direct Voter Contacts:
  Over 41,200

  Petitions Received:
  4,215 out of 4,500 needed (92% of total needed)

  Upon review, Republican candidate, Dennis Ross said, “The support this campaign received in 2009 is overwhelming and energizing. Our district is hurting, and still, citizens demonstrated their hope for a better and more prosperous future, by donating to the campaign, signing and petition, and working as a volunteer. I will never forget the hard work done last year, nor the hard work ahead as we continue our march toward victory in 2010. Together, we will return our government to its limited roots, empower American citizens to choose what is best for their families, put principle before party, and leave a country free of debt for our kids and grandkids.”

  Commenting on the latest numbers and the state of the race, Campaign Manager, Fred Piccolo, said, “To raise $450,000 in an open seat, collect over 4,200 petitions, contact 41,000 voters directly, maintain a six-figure cash on hand advantage, and have over 1,000 small donors from the district invest in your campaign, in an off year, shows just how much voters want an independent conservative like Dennis Ross in Washington. Our metrics are heads and shoulders above anyone else in this race and gives our campaign strong momentum heading into an election year that is incredibly favorable to principled conservatives. While we are confident in Dennis, his message, and the disposition of voters, we will not rest nor take anything for granted through election day.”

  Put in perspective

  • Dennis Ross holds an almost 5 to 1 Cash On Hand advantage over Democrat, Lori Edwards.
  • Dennis Ross has over 1,025 in-district donations to roughly 75 by Lori Edwards, (Doug Tudor’s numbers have not yet been released) representing an almost 20 to 1 in-district donor advantage.
  • Dennis Ross has, each quarter, increased his Cash on Hand while for the last two quarters, one of our Democrat opponents, Lori Edwards, has spent more than she has raised.
  • Dennis Ross’ campaign has also collected, to date, over 4,200 petitions out of approximately 4,500 needed. No other campaign has released petition numbers or indicated they intend to qualify by petition.
  • Dennis Ross continues to demonstrate an overwhelming in-district donor energy and grassroots organization.

  Dennis Ross is a native of Polk County Florida. He and his wife Cindy have been married for 26 years and have two boys, Shane and Travis. Dennis has been endorsed by Governor Jeb Bush, Congressman Adam Putnam, Hillsborough and Polk County Commissioners, Senator Paula Dockery, and many more.

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