Money appears to be problem for local candidates

It appears that donors money contribution is a problem for local candidates running for local elections. Especially if you are a Democrat running for political office. Ben Lanka and Nikki Kelly reports on the coffers of those who are able to rely on their own funds or political friends:

Nelson Peters tap out of towners for more money:

As of Friday afternoon, Peters reported raising $16,500 in contributions. Peters contributors were: $1,500 from Edward and Barbara Nevers, of Howards Grove, Wis.; $2,500 from Thomas Helbing, of Indianapolis; $1,000 from Rudy Kachmann, of Fort Wayne; $5,000 from GAB LLC, of Fort Wayne; $2,500 from Martin Goldstine Knapke, of Fort Wayne; and $4,000 from Willis Conner, of Indianapolis.

Matt Kelty goes to his own funds to keep the money flowing:

Kelty reported raising $17,500 in extra cash contributions. His donors were: $1,000 from William Schneider, of Indianapolis; $5,000 from Private Bank Holdings LLC, of Fort Wayne; $1,000 from Vivian Priddy, of Fort Wayne; $1,000 from Margaret Shields, of Fort Wayne; $1,000 from Petroleum Traders Corp., of Fort Wayne; $2,000 from Bobay Web Development, of Fort Wayne; $2,000 from Mark Crumblish, of Richardson, Texas; $2,500 from Jeannette Quilhot, of Roanoke; $1,000 from Deborah Quilhot, of Fort Wayne; and $1,000 from Albert Dahm, of Fort Wayne.

Kelty also reported lending his campaign another $8,000, bringing the total amount the campaign owes the candidate to $156,000. John Popp, owner of Perfection Bakeries, also reported giving Kelty $5,500 in in-kind contributions for the large sign that hangs near the bakery off Main Street downtown.

Tom Henry is encouraged to stay in the race with a big pay out by the city's current Mayor.

Henry reported $10,000 in contributions. They came from: $5,000 from Mayor Graham Richard’s campaign account; $1,000 from Owen Morgan, of South Bend; $1,000 from Robert Kirkley, of Mishawaka; $1,000 from Gary Fisk, of Edwardsburg, Mich.; and $2,000 from Garden Mall Inc., of Fort Wayne.

Let's see Henry has raised $10,000 to Kelty's $156,000. Are we to take Henry as a serious candidate based on fundraising skills? Looks like the Democrats need to do a lot more on raising funds rather than moderating forums.

That is if it was really a real party, and not a fake political party. Look again only $10,000 for the candidate that is to be the frontrunner for Mayor!!!! William Crawford would be shamed to call himself a Democrat in this city. But at least the lack of big money in the primary gives hopes to other candidates in the Mayoral race.