Payne has banked less than $100k

It’s expensive keeping a safe seat safe:  Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. has raised $272,546 for this cycle, but he’s only got $90,837 cash-on-hand.  Payne burns through money quickly – high overhead, lots of contributions to local organizations and candidates, and some travel and entertaining.  He spends a lot on consultants — $18,000 to Eric Payne so far. Payne wins elections with something north of 85% of the vote, so whatever he’s doing seems to be working.