In an article released by Scripps Howard, "Tri-Staters Support Bush, Edwards," LaRouche's fundraising figures in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky are mentioned throughout.

The highlights include, "Nationally, Bush has raised $35.1 million as of June 30 and Kerry leads among Democrats, raising $16 million during that time. Edwards has $11.9 million and Dean $10.5 million.  LaRouche has $4.7 million, putting him ahead of fellow candidates, Kucinich, Carol Mosely Braun and Al Sharpton.

"LaRouche, who has campaigned repeatedly for President since 1976, beat out some Democratic contenders in all three states. In Illinois, he raised $15,700, beating Al Sharpton and Sen. Bob Graham, D-Fl., who dropped out of the Presidential race this week.

"In Indiana, LaRouche fared better than Dean, Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn, Graham, and Kucinich, raising $10,775.

"Locally, he garnered $1,125 from retired Evansville accountant Lester Cole."  `There's too much crooked stuff going on in the country,' Cole said, explaining his donation.  `We need a change.'

"And in Kentucky, LaRouche beat out Dean, Kerry and Lieberman in the financial horse race, raising $6,800.

"LaRouche campaign spokeswoman Debra Freeman said most of LaRouche's donations have come from grass-roots direct appeals and have not focussed on industry or political action committees.

"`We are getting increasing support among Democrats who are disaffected by the fact that the DNC increasingly looks like a second Republican Party,' she said.  `LaRouche provides them with an alternative.'"

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