Kleeb Builds Strong Fundraising Base

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 13, 2008

HASTINGS, NE - U.S. Senate candidate Scott Kleeb today released campaign fundraising totals for the period ending March 31st. Kleeb raised over a quarter of a million dollars in the five weeks after he announced his candidacy and ended March with over $280,000 cash on hand.

Kleeb’s report will show that he earned more support in the five weeks following his announcement than did former Bush Cabinet member Mike Johanns over a comparable period.

“There is an unprecedented level of excitement and enthusiasm behind Scott Kleeb,” said Kleeb Communications Director Joe Zepecki. “Nebraskans want change, and know that career politicians like Mike Johanns won’t deliver it.”

The following are highlights from Kleeb’s fundraising report, which will be submitted to the FEC on Tuesday.

* $274,454 raised from 1,013 contributors in the first quarter - despite being a candidate for only 36 days.
* Over 60% of contributions were from Nebraska residents
* 96% of donors can contribute again without hitting federal contribution limits
* $281,094 Cash on hand as of April 1st

“This campaign is about restoring Nebraska values to Washington to get results for hard working middle class families,” said Kleeb, “The outpouring of support from over 1,000 individual contributors committed to our brand of change is inspiring.”