For Immediate Release:                                                           Media Contact: Amber Glus

July 14, 2008                                                                                                 (720) 219-2023

Jeff Crank Announces
Second Quarter Financials
Crank says momentum will carry through to victory in November

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Jeff Crank, Republican candidate for Congress in Colorado's Fifth Congressional District, today announced his second quarter contributions for 2008.

Crank raised $102,073.64 in the second quarter with total cash on hand of $105,382.39.

"These numbers show the excellent momentum our campaign has that will carry us through to a win in August and in November," said Crank. "We continue to gain support from throughout the district and I am incredibly humbled once again by the number of contributors we have. I will continue to be the candidate in this race with the most support from our various communities and interests in the district."

As of June 30, Crank had 647 total contributors this election cycle, with 90.4 percent of all contributions generated within Colorado and 65 percent of those from within the Fifth Congressional District.

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