Griebel Has $38k to Seize His Moment.

Wednesday began with the Quinnipiac University Poll reporting petitioning candidate Nelson “Oz” Griebel enjoying a surge to 11% in his long shot bid for governor. Later in the day, Griebel reported only $38,959.33 in cash on hand September 30th. Griebel has raised just under $400,000–much of that cash infusions from the candidate.

A poll surprise can be a powerful spur to fundraising–but only if a campaign can contact likely donors, which is hard to do outside the confines of the two parties. Griebel is familiar to many influential members of Connecticut’s business community. The next week will reveal if they decide to fund his campaign in any meaningful way.