Facing a particularly tough re-election bid this year, U.S. Rep. Mark Schauer is headed into the race with a well-stocked treasure chest.
The Battle Creek Democrat’s campaign reported Thursday that Schauer has raised more than $401,000 between January and April and has $1.4 million in cash on hand. The report had not yet been released yet by the Federal Election Commission, so the fundraiser of Republican competitors could not be examined for comparison.
Schauer has been under attack from Republicans and anti-tax groups for his support of the controversial health reform measure. His chief Republican rival, Tim Walberg, is hoping to use the healthcare controversy as one issue to regain his seat in the fall.
