The Rose Institute of State and Local Government at Claremont McKenna College in Claremont CA has issued its view of fundraising in the 50th Congressional District through the end of 2009. You may recall that Tracy Emblem’s report was released in early January, but Francine Busby’s and Brian Bilbray’s have not been available until now. Here is the Rose Institute summary of the race:

CA-50 Brian Bilbray (R)

Bilbray looked vulnerable early in the cycle. However, his strongest challenger Dave Roberts dropped out which made the race significantly easier for Bilbray. Bilbray raised $73,650 and spent $77,263 last quarter which means that he actually lost money. He currently has $431,950 cash on hand. Fortunately for him, his challengers’ numbers are less impressive. Tracy Emblem only raised $11,707 while spending $30,446 last quarter, leaving her with $8,055 cash on hand. Repeat challenger Francine Busby did better by raising $55,039 last quarter and ending the quarter with $155,126 cash on hand. Bilbray is not doing a great job of fundraising but is unlikely to have any serious competition in 2010.

Read Rose Institute’s full summary of California Congressional races.

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