July 15, 2010 - 6:00pm
Just like 2008, congressman Vern Buchanan will face off once again against fire alarm contractor Don Baldauf for the Republican nomination. Having raised more than $1.7 million -- almost $250,000 of that coming from PACs -- and with more than $1.1 million on hand, Buchanan should have no problem in the primary.
Businessman Rick Eaton and former Bradenton City Councilman James Golden, both veterans of the armed forces, will fight it out for the Democratic nomination. Golden should win the primary but, having raised more than $83,000 with more than $6,000 on hand, he will have a hard time catching Buchanan.
