Bysiewicz Exploratory Committee Raises $100,000 in 3rd Quarter of 2009

(Rocky Hill) - As she explores running for governor in 2010, Connecticut Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz announced today that the Friends of Susan 2010, Inc. had raised a total of $100,460 between July 1 and September 30 of 2009.  Overall, some 551 contributors donated to the exploratory committee during the 3^rd quarter of 2009.  For the entire year, the Friends of Susan 2010 committee has raised $338,915 from 1,444 contributors.

"I am humbled and honored to receive the support of thousands of my constituents as I explore running for Governor of Connecticut in 2010," said Bysiewicz.  "As I talk to Connecticut voters about our state's future, it's clear that we need bold, visionary leadership.  As our state and the nation grapples with a difficult economy, we must ensure good paying jobs, quality affordable health care, the best schools and a high quality of life.  These contributions of support help us make a strong case for change in 2010."

So far in 2009, nearly half of the donations to Friends of Susan 2010, Inc. have come from people giving $100 or less.  In the 3^rd quarter of 2009, 271 people gave less than $100 totaling $17,385.  For the entire year 512 contributors have donated less than $100 totaling $35,910.