Schiff kicked his opponents in the ......

[dr. hfn]

His opponents were comfortable and sitting pretty. Then...Schiff launches his new site, reveals he has $464,000 already, and then reaches $700,000 in a Moneybomb.

They probably shat themselves! Ha! Take that!

 

[gls]

Yeah and that money comes from U.S. citizens who want nothing but freedom in return, not corporate lobbyists who only donate with the expectation of later being granted political favors at the expense of the American people.

 

[Matt Collins]

What does it take to win his primary?

 

[tpreitzel]

What does it take to win his primary?

Who knows for sure, but $2M is probably minimum for the whole campaign.

 

[MRoCkEd]

Amazing, simply amazing.

 

[dr. hfn]

Who knows for sure, but $2M is probably minimum.

What?! Thats sounds way too high. Volunteers can make up for some of that money.

 

[tpreitzel]

What?! Thats sounds way too high. Volunteers can make up for some of that money.

Sorry for the late edit ... I was referring to the WHOLE campaign including the primary.

 

[gls]

What?! Thats sounds way too high. Volunteers can make up for some of that money.

Actually that number is way too low, if I had to guess I'd say to be competitive Schiff is going to need 5 million for the primary and another 15 for the general.

Remember Al Franken and Norm Coleman blew through 25 million each in their 2008 race. There's no reason to believe this will be any less expensive, especially considering half the campaign advertisements will need to be purchased in the New York City media market.

 

[RonPaulVolunteer]

Actually that number is way too low, if I had to guess I'd say to be competitive Schiff is going to need 5 million for the primary and another 15 for the general.

Remember Al Franken and Norm Coleman blew through 25 million each in their 2008 race. There's no reason to believe this will be any less expensive, especially considering half the campaign advertisements will need to be purchased in the New York City media market.

I concur.

 

[Austin]

Yeah this race will take at least 20 million.

 

[amonasro]

Actually that number is way too low, if I had to guess I'd say to be competitive Schiff is going to need 5 million for the primary and another 15 for the general.

Remember Al Franken and Norm Coleman blew through 25 million each in their 2008 race. There's no reason to believe this will be any less expensive, especially considering half the campaign advertisements will need to be purchased in the New York City media market.

Schiff talked about this in a recent podcast and seemed a bit concerned, and frankly, he should be. It will cost a fortune to run competitively, and even more to win.

He says any money he raises, they will just raise more. The candidates now have the support of the GOP establishment and therefore powerful political and fundraising resources. If Dodd needs extra cash he can just organize a fundraising dinner with his corporate and special interest pals and have his own moneybomb. Schiff doesn't have this luxury.

 

[tpreitzel]

Actually that number is way too low, if I had to guess I'd say to be competitive Schiff is going to need 5 million for the primary and another 15 for the general.

Remember Al Franken and Norm Coleman blew through 25 million each in their 2008 race. There's no reason to believe this will be any less expensive, especially considering half the campaign advertisements will need to be purchased in the New York City media market.

Honestly, I don't believe Peter would run if he thought the total bill would be much over $5M to be competitive. Personally, I don't think one can compare the potential campaign of Schiff with Franken or Coleman due to likely differences in approach and selection of media. I expect Peter's campaign would adopt an approach similar to Ron Paul. We'll see if frugality and intelligence wins over extravagance and stupidity.

Edit: In retrospect, the costs of recent congressional campaigns has risen significantly over the past 5 years so I'll adjust the minimum to $3M instead of $2M.

 

[dr. hfn]

I think Schiff can run and win b/c he can win in debates, he's got the whole economics/prediction thing, and he can expose Dodd as a corporate puppet. When the people find out, they won't accept Dodd.

 

[FSP-Rebel]

Grassroots activists will mean a lot in a small state like CT. It will look like support for Schiff is everywhere. We can hang with the money thing and can also play the underdog card if the disparity to too big. Make commercials focusing on Schiff being right about the economy, Dodd taking loads of lobbyist cash, and of Schiff being the only real conservative - then we should stay strong.

 

[literatim]

The most expensive part would be Schiff vs Dodd, but by then Schiff would have support of the Republican party's ability to fundraise.

 

[evilfunnystuff]

The most expensive part would be Schiff vs Dodd, but by then Schiff would have support of the Republican party's ability to fundraise.

my guess is...

goin against dodd will be more expensive but the primary will probly be harder by the time he wins the rep primary there will be huge support in place with massive moneybombs

 

[Imperial]

Grassroots activists will mean a lot in a small state like CT. It will look like support for Schiff is everywhere. We can hang with the money thing and can also play the underdog card if the disparity to too big. Make commercials focusing on Schiff being right about the economy, Dodd taking loads of lobbyist cash, and of Schiff being the only real conservative - then we should stay strong.

That didn't work in New Jersey with Sabrin or Lonegan, especially the latter.

 

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[rajibo]

That didn't work in New Jersey with Sabrin or Lonegan, especially the latter.

Every time I manage to forget the frontrunner Sabrin, somebody comes along and brings back those memories...

 

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