fundraising appeal

Jeanne Shaheen's finance director has e-mailed supporters with a last minute fundraising effort to raise more money.

Louisa Whitney said the campaign has set a goal of raising $40,000 from online supporters, in April.

"We need to be ready to counter the negative attacks when they come. We have set a goal of raising $40,000 online in April to build our defenses," the e-mail said. "We are almost there. With two days left, I hope you will make a contribution today. Your money will pay for lawn signs, television ads, radio ads, and more."

Sen. Bob CleggYesterday was state Sen. Bob Clegg's 54th birthday and he celebrated it the way any politican would: with a fundraising appeal for his congressional campaign.

"Here at the Clegg for Congress Campaign we are trying to make sure that Bob has a very happy birthday and we're asking for your help. You can help make Bob's birthday a blowout by making a $54 contribution to his campaign to celebrate his 54th birthday!" the fundraising e-mail stated.

U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu ( R-Waterville Valley) has e-mailed supporters requesting campaign donations.

This is Sununu's second e-mail in two weeks.

Monday, March 31st is the deadline to submit campaign fundraising numbers for the first fiscal quarter.

U.S. John E. Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) has sent out a fundraising e-mail urging supporters to donate by the end of the month.

Sununu uses recent attacks from various groups to appeal to donors.