July 31, 2007
Posted: 11:47 AM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson raised $3.4 million in June for a possible White House bid, his presidential exploratory committee announced Tuesday. “The level of support and enthusiasm from people across this country is inspiring,” said Thompson in a written statement. “It tells me that people are ready for a leader who will change the national attitude from political bickering to a shared vision for our future. A leader who will bring us together, one who understands the challenges we face.” The committee says it received contributions from 9,167 donors in less than one month and spent just over $625,000 in the same timeframe. Thompson, who is not yet an official candidate, created a presidential exploratory committee, also known as a “testing the waters” committee, in early June. Federal law required the former senator to register the committee with the Internal Revenue Service as a so-called “527” organization, which he may later convert to a federal campaign committee once he declares his candidacy. He is expected to officially launch his campaign after Labor Day. –CNN Political Research Director Robert Yoon Filed under: Fred Thompson • Race to '08
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