Topeka ? Atty. Gen. Phill Kline’s campaign says challenger Paul Morrison has been able to build a sizable war chest, in part by mining the pro-choice lobby.

“He has access to pro-abortion money,” Kline’s campaign spokeswoman Sherriene Jones said.

But Morrison’s campaign said his funds represent broad-based support from folks who think he can do a better job.

“We are talking about experience and qualifications and who will keep them safe. The people who are contributing see that,” said Mark Simpson, Morrison’s campaign manager.

Republican Kline and Democrat Morrison will face off in the Nov. 7 general election. Morrison, currently Johnson County district attorney, on Monday showed he had raised more than $1 million during the election cycle and had $764,389 cash on hand. Kline reported raising $832,000 and had $418,492 on hand.

Jones mentioned that ProKanDo, the political action committee run by George Tiller, a Wichita doctor who performs abortions, was holding a $100-per-person fundraiser Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Tiller and Kline, an ardent abortion opponent, often have been at odds.

Simpson, however, said Morrison had not received any funds from ProKanDo or Tiller. He said the campaign had nothing to do with Tiller.

“I don’t know what (Tiller) is doing,” he said. “Right now we are focused on raising money from a wide variety of Kansans.”

Kline has launched an investigation into clinics operated by Tiller in Wichita and Planned Parenthood of Kansas and Mid-Missouri in Overland Park. Kline has sought records from the clinics, alleging there have been instances of illegal late-term abortions and child abuse.

The fight about the records has gone to the Kansas Supreme Court. Morrison has said the case is an example of Kline allowing his personal agenda to control the office.

The campaign finance reports show that Morrison, who switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party to run against Kline, has been welcomed by Democrats who have opened their wallets to him. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius contributed $1,000 to the Morrison campaign; state Rep. Paul Davis, D-Lawrence, gave $200.

He also has received support from Republicans. For example, former state Sen. Wint Winter, of Lawrence, gave $250.

Kline received several large donations totaling at least $10,000 from different Koch Industries companies, which often are aligned with right-wing candidates.