More "Open Secrets": Democrats pour money into race.

Here is a breakdown of fund-raisings for Democratic gubernatorial candidates, starting from the lowest raisers/spenders to the least:

The biggest spender in the race and the Democrats' Billy Harper (in times of ability to spend money) is Bruce "Big Bucks" Lunsford, who promised to "spend what it takes to win" and who has recently loaned his campaign $3.5 million, in addition to the $722,000.00 he received from contributors. He has spent $4 million and will spend more -- as needed.

Steve Henry follows, loaning his campaign $1 million and receiving an additional $478,000.00 from contributors. He's left with about $500,000.00 even after his $800,000.00 media buy.

Steve Beshear reported raising $1.13 million and having a cash balance of $553,000.00.

Jonathan Miller reported raising $1.01 million raised and has about $187,000.00 left.

Jody Richards raised $515,000.00 and has $332,000.00 on hand for media exposure.

Gatewood Galbraith raised $17,823.00 and has about $775.00 on hand.

Otis Hensley reported raising $700.99 raised and spending $500.00 on his "bull ride" to Frankfort to announce his candidacy. Talk about money well spent.

Now wait for my caveat: I must post this analysis with a caveat. As many of you know, I am one who decries the corrupting influence of monied interests on our Democratic process. Moreover, I do NOT believe the voters are ALWAYS FOOLED into voting for the candidate with the most money. So it is with that understanding that I am posting all this information for you to use however you choose to do so. As for me, all the information makes ABSOLUTELY NO DIFFERENCE in who I will be voting for come May 22nd or this November!