tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334418121317915730.post940088944025051126..comments2023-10-03T09:25:33.934-04:00Comments on Blog the Fifth: My 200th Post: What's a Guy to Do?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334418121317915730.post-68411612847971684972007-10-17T11:48:00.000-04:002007-10-17T11:48:00.000-04:00Good points to consider, assuming I jumped in on t...Good points to consider, assuming I jumped in on the Dem side. Both of them have done a tremendous amount as far as the fundraising goes, especially considering how early it is and the fact none of the "experts" thinks a Dem can win. Thanks for the comment.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02690140025855698177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8334418121317915730.post-37706907840100879022007-10-17T11:30:00.000-04:002007-10-17T11:30:00.000-04:00As you wrote, both Reds and Blues increasingly rec...As you wrote, both Reds and Blues increasingly recognize Garrett for what he is: A poor representative of the 5th CD (to put it nicely). Like it or not, raising money is a requirement on the path to victory in our current system. Even press coverage pivots partially on dollars raised. And who can win without press coverage? <BR/>In my mind, before making your decision, you should consider your impact on the race. Abate raised approx $36,000 by Sept 30, vs $332,000 for Garrett. As the race now stands, anti-Garrett dollars will be split between two candidates. Your entry will create a three-way split. True, the FEC limits treat primary and general elections separately, but left-over primary funds can be used in the general. An expensive primary fight will drain the well. <BR/>Regarding the difference between Garrett's and Abate's funds raised, Abate deserves applause. Remember, the summer is a dead period, so most of her money probably came after Labor Day, when she was just gearing-up. The election is 14 monthes away from the last FEC filing date. As an incumbent, of course Garrett has a big lead, now. My suggestion, for what it's worth: Take a good look at the two existing candidates. If you find yourself unable to support either of them (I chose Abate), then ask if your entry is more likely to lead to Garrett's victory or defeat. This isn't Red or Blue. It's everyone against a man whose primary concern his himself.Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329353677635154188noreply@blogger.com