Scott Walker Raises $4.5 Million In Just Over A Month

Walker's press release stresses his contention that the donations represent the "small people" with approximately 16,000 contributing $50 0r less. Not said in his press release is this:

 But under the surface, it becomes clear that Walker has been taking advantage of a key aspect of the state fundraising law for recalls — that until the election is officially triggered, the targeted incumbent can bring in unlimited donations.

For example, the Wisconsin State Journal reports that Walker raised $1 million in a week from just four people — including a familiar name from the 2004 election cycle:

Walker brought in another $250,000 from billionaire Texas home builder Bob Perry, meaning he has received $500,000 from Perry, who is known for financing the “swift boat” ads targeting 2004 presidential candidate John Kerry.

Walker also received $250,000 from David Humphreys of Tamko Building Products in Joplin, Missouri, and another $250,000 from Sarah Atkins of Tamko.

Stanley Herzog of Herzog Contracting in Missouri gave Walker $250,000.