Scanlan criticized Hasan's spending as "shameful" after he loaned over $40,000 to his campaign. By September, Hasan had outspent Scanlan by roughly 20-to-1, after donating nearly $200,000 to his own campaign, a move Scanlan characterized as "buying name recognition." Ultimately, Scanlan raised nearly $80,000 for her re-election bid, as compared to Hasan's $350,000. Colorado 527 group Accountability for Colorado also distributed mailers in support of Scanlan, however, she expressed disapproval at their negative tone and over election laws that allow such groups to operate.
