Thissen raises $115k

DFL Rep. Paul Thissen raised $115,000 for his campaign for governor. Here's part of his release:

Rep. Paul Thissen's campaign for Governor reported raising more than $115,000 in just seven weeks of fundraising in 2008. The report covers the period from November 10, 2008, when Thissen filed his campaign papers, through December 31, 2008.

"I'm humbled by the generosity of Minnesotans, and particularly grateful for their contributions during these difficult economic times," Thissen said. "Our campaign is proud of this strong start and how it reflects the positive response to the campaign we've received all across the state. I'm committed to work hard to continue building on this momentum."

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