4.25.2008

Political Tidbit

Hillary jabbed that Barack's outspending her 3:1 didn't help him win PA. Wait, Barack is packing 3:1 money? ...while McCain admits that his campaign will likely use public funds and is searching out free media options?

Clearly, dems don't have a strong preference between HRC and BHO right now, so BHO's slight lead plus his prowess at building a massive war chest should give many democrats, particularly super-delegates reason to believe that he can build the sort of machine needed to beat McCain in the fall, no?

Before I get too many comments on this money argument:
1. I know that campaigns are about issues, but on the issues these candidates are pretty close. Second, regardless of the issues, which matter to the well-educated, especially in D.C., the law of large numbers in the election means that money counts just as much if not more than ideas.

2. There is a potential downside here. I don't know why Clinton wins the big states. Perhaps it is name recognition. I understand that most people don't take in the amount of political info D.C.ites do, but I still find it hard to believe that anyone in PA can claim ignorance of Barack. That gives me pause. Also, there is a risk that BHO's funding machine will slow. It is streaking right now, but a lot of supporters may not be able to toss in $2000 in the general after having done so for the primary. Barack without the war chest is likely a lot more susceptible.

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