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Rubio getting $2.5m from national GOP

Posted Sep 1, 2010 by William March

Updated Sep 1, 2010 at 12:42 PM

Marco Rubio’s campaign confirmed today that he’s getting $2.5 million from the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the arm of the national party that campaigns for Senate candidates.

Party spokesman Alex Burgos couldn’t provide details on what form the contribution would take, but said it likely would be in the form of a coordinated expenditure—an advertising campaign designed and run in coordination with the campaign. The $2.5 million is close to the maximum the party is allowed
to contribute in a coordinated expenditure.

The money will lessen but not erase Crist’s fundraising advantage in the race. As of Aug. 4, Rubio reported $4.5 million cash on hand, and Crist about $8 million.