Jeb Bush’s Campaign Makes Appeal Amid Fund-Raising Woes

Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign, which to date has raised significantly more than his Republican rivals’, is encountering difficulties matching its torrid pace as Mr. Bush slips in the polls and top party donors continue to withhold their commitments.

A finance aide for Mr. Bush sent an email to contributors Friday with an invitation to a breakfast fund-raiser in Washington next month with a pointed plea that the former Florida governor’s supporters find new donors.

“Please note – this is new money only,” wrote Sarah Corsaro, the staff member, adding: “We are utilizing this event to drive in new funds” for the next quarterly fund-raising disclosure.

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