By Alabama Public Radio
Montgomery, AL – Siegelman says he's having trouble raising money in his race for the Democratic nomination for governor because of the indictment. But Thursday he predicted he would raise more money than anyone has ever raised in a governor's race once he's cleared of the federal charges. Siegelman, former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy and two members of the former governor's Cabinet have been charged in a government corruption indictment. Siegelman has asked for an early trial date, so that his case can be wrapped up before the primary. US District Judge Mark Fuller has said the trial could begin as early as March.