Interesting. Here’s the short version: Martha Coakley is reporting that she’s raised over 1 million dollars since November 20th, and 5.2 million overall. So, Scott Brown’s (who raised 700K in the same time period, and who has just over 1.2 million overall) in trouble, yes?
No. At least, not from that.
Coakley, who faced three opponents in the Democratic primary, started the special election campaign with less than $500,000 in her campaign account, compared with about $300,000 for Brown, a Republican of Wrentham.
You see, most of that money Coakley raised got spent fighting for the nomination. William Jacobson’s all over this topic: while he and I both think that she’s got more money in the bank right now than Brown, it’s not the 5-to-1 advantage she’s hyping. At best, it’s 3-to-2. She’s also facing the problem that her public retreat on abortion language in the bill is going to depress enthusiasm in the progressive netroots; and that Republican activists at least have noted that flipping Massachusetts could – could! – possibly derail the health care rationing bill, and are contributing accordingly*.
Speaking of which: Jan 11th Scott Brown moneybomb here: main campaign site here.
Moe Lane
*Time for some unsolicited advice to the netroots: I understand that none of you want to hear this, but if you want to be taken seriously, you have to start punishing your would-be representatives when they tell you one thing and do another. Bluntly? Martha Coakley broke her word when she fell into line with Senate Democrats on abortion language. You know this. But you will go nowhere until your legislators fear you and yours more than they fear me and mine. In fact, I’ll tell you: they don’t fear you at all.
So here’s the Scott Brown moneybomb link again. Revenge is a dish that’s best served cold.
Crossposted to Moe Lane.
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Something's going on
Sundayjack (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 1:36PM EST (link)Something is going on in this race that no one is talking about. Today, in the Boston Herald, Coakley takes on Scott Brown directly and highlights his position on the issues. Until now, she’s been avoiding any close combat. There’s been no public polling, so we can’t tell what’s happening, but there’s ZERO reason for her to trying to engage on issues in an abbreviated race like this. Unless she knows something we don’t. If she’s so far ahead, why not just blast away in warm, smiley, happy media and put together your ground team? This one is closer than people think, and not just on money.
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.”
That is why everyone who reads this
izoneguy (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 1:39PM EST (link)should blast Mass. with info about Scott Brown….
Send everyone you know in Mass. and even the surrounding area info about Scott Brown. Urge them to get the vote out for Scott Brown.
The point cannot be made often enough: Modern liberalism, as embodied in the Obama presidency, is the defender of the status quo. And the status quo is a road to economic ruin. Political forces cannot redistribute the wealth that the economic system does not produce.
The MA Tea Parties are on it
GOPMOM Saturday, January 2nd at 6:59PM EST (link)Over 125 of us showed up in the midst of a snowstorm this am to have breakfast with Scott Brown, hear his positions and tell him ours. We are mobilizing all over the state – both in time and money. We raised 12K for his campaign!
This is going to happen – we need the rest of the nation behind us!
A televised debate from 12/27/009 between Scott brown, Martha coakly, and Joseph Kennedy (no relation).
gekster (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 2:38PM EST (link)From WBZ-TV, December 27th:
http://wbztv.com/video/?id=84606@wbz.dayport.com
Its an hour long, but worth watching.
They say Republicans are for the rich, Democrats are for the poor.
If they need more voters,
then they have to make more of who they are for.
We are there in the various Tea Party groups, leaderless, but not rudderless.
We steer always toward the Constitutional principles this nation was founded upon.
Erick Brockway
Ok folks, 2012 is here. Get involved
If I were Coakely I wouldn't talk about the issues.
tbaleno Saturday, January 2nd at 4:13PM EST (link)Everyone in MA knows what republicans are. She is going to do two things if she does that. The first is to open herself up to attack ads. The second is to show that Scott Brown isn’t a typical Republican that people in this state hate.
Sent money last night.
NeoKong (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 1:44PM EST (link)$35.00
I’ll send some more next week. My wallet is a little tired lately.
From now on I contribute only to individual campaigns and not to the GOP or the NRCC or the NRSC because they can’t be trusted to put that money to good use.
Also when I contribute directly I know my money goes only to those candidates I support.
Follow me on Twitter.
The added knock on sending your money to the NRSC is that Browne wouldn't get one red cent of your money
AceInTX (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 2:29PM EST (link)because they’re to busy trying to rig Republican Primaries on behalf of their moderate/liberal hand picked conies to bother trying to win a general election against a vulnerable Democrat running for a seat once OWNED lock, stock and barrel by the Kosite Kennedy Klan!
They don't fear you...
bkeyser Saturday, January 2nd at 1:44PM EST (link)at all.
Nice dig Moe. Very true though- Dems believe, and have every right to, that the left base will continue to vote them into office regardless of what they actually do. But of course, that’s what sheeple do.
Internal Polling Looks Good
redtillimdead (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 2:03PM EST (link)In a speech to over 130 tea partiers, he said his internal polling looks good, but he could not release them. He will also be releasing a new TV ad Monday, a follow up to his Kennedy ad, except this time, with Ronald Reagan.
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.
I absolutetly believe this
Sundayjack (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 9:07PM EST (link)My 77 year old dad called to ask if I could “use the internet” to find out where he could “mail Scott Brown fifty bucks.” I’m heading over to my parents’ house for dinner tomorrow with my laptop to demonstrate the wonders of the interwebz. I suspect his credit card will reflect a slightly larger donation. He’s still working in Ed King dollars.
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.”
For those unable to help Scott financially
itsjoanne Saturday, January 2nd at 2:29PM EST (link)If you are on Twitter you can follow him and retweet his posts:
http://twitter.com/scottbrownMA
Join his Facebook fan club (now over 10,000!)
http://tcot.me/o7k4
And spread the word on other conservative blogs and sites.
Can’t wait to see the Regan ad!
I was wondering about his polls.
tbaleno Saturday, January 2nd at 2:41PM EST (link)I guess it is a good sign that Coakely is now starting to perk up and take notice. Thats got to mean something. If she harps on the issues she might be asking for trouble.
I think that scott brown is more in tune with most of the state than she is. He isn’t a conservative you would put on a pedistal, but he is about as close as you can get and be elected in this state. I wonder how many Dems will vote for him because he has the potential to stop obamacare. Maybe some of those that voted for Coakely in the primary because she promised not to vote for any bill with abortion restrictions will vote for him just to stop obamacare.
I wonder if the Progressives will turn this into their NY-23
Illinicon (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 3:36PM EST (link)The makings are there because this is a special election to fill a small fraction left in the term (seat is up for re-election in 2012), the party candidate is at odds with the base over their most contenous issue (Obamacare) and its a seat that the party takes for granted and isnt listening to the base because of it. Granted its too late for them to back their own third-party candidate but they could just sit home on election day.
My Potus shortlist
declared candidates:
1. Tim Pawlenty
2. Herman Cain
3. Gary Johnson
4. Rick Santorum
among declared and rumored candidates:
1. Rick Perry
2. Tim Pawlenty
3. Rudy Giuilani
4. Herman Cain
They could donate to Scott Brown.
antisocial (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 4:42PM EST (link)NO?
Hey lefties,
You will continue to be treated like a pathetic bunch by your representatives if you don’t hold the line. Right now there are no consequences if your Democrat Representatives kick you in the behind.
PS: Of course I don’t mind when that kick lands on your….
Obama Doctrine – Boot On The Throat
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What is to be done?
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No. You can’t – Moe Lane
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The Emperor has no clothes!!!
jtkell100
jtkell100 Saturday, January 2nd at 4:01PM EST (link)This is one of the most important Senate races ever in the USA. With only about 25% of the electorate vothing I believe that We, Democrates, Republicans, independents and Tea Party people can win this one and stop the socialist so called health bill. A true health care bill is needed but this is not it. Support for Scott Brown on Jan.19 will stop this nightmare which will destroy State budgets, Medicare, Hospitals, Insurance Companys and Freedom. Elect Scott now to stop this nightmare these politicians have been putting us through. Later you can vote on him again.
This is a good point.
tbaleno Saturday, January 2nd at 4:21PM EST (link)If you want healthcare killed for whatever reason, voting for Scott Brown is your vote against it. It is obvious most in congress aren’t listening to their constituents. In two years it shouldn’t be difficult to get him out. And it is unlikely that he will be able to cause to much damage in the mean time.
Maybe we should spread that message around the state and try to bleed off some of the Democrats that voted for her in the primary because, she wouldn’t vote for healtcare without a public option or a bill that restricted abortions or whatever it was, from Coakely.
I'll be voting for Scott Brown on Jan. 19,
The_Rebel (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 4:29PM EST (link)even if we get a blizzard here. Perhaps a blizzard will give him the best chance he has of getting elected. But I wouldn’t say his election will stop the nightmare of Obamacare. I’m too cynical to believe that Harry Reid wouldn’t make a sweetheart deal with some other waffling Senator, including those two up in Maine.
Blizzard, huh.
gekster (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 4:43PM EST (link)The cold day in hell thing.
LOL
They say Republicans are for the rich, Democrats are for the poor.
If they need more voters,
then they have to make more of who they are for.
We are there in the various Tea Party groups, leaderless, but not rudderless.
We steer always toward the Constitutional principles this nation was founded upon.
Erick Brockway
Ok folks, 2012 is here. Get involved
If he wins in MA I don't see any Dems on the fence going for obamacare
tbaleno Saturday, January 2nd at 5:26PM EST (link)Look what happened to Nelson when he got bought.
Self preservation seems to be the m.o. of politicians. They won’t put themselves on the line. When the last round of buyouts were accepted it wasn’t known just how angry people are.
Scott Brown being elected will give them a big reminder.
This is Only the Beginning
dnlchisholm Saturday, January 2nd at 6:27PM EST (link)Scott Brown has money pouring in thanks to sites like this, hot air, and the folks over at http://mittromneycentral.com/2009/12/30/scott-brown-could-be-our-41st-vote-in-the-senate/ We need to push other big names in the GOP to bring even more momentum to this movement!
Plymouth County. Plymouth County.
swami7774 (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 6:57PM EST (link)Plymouth County is where Brown could win this thing. It’s the South Shore of MA(south of Boston), the fastest growing county in the state, and full of less-than-liberal voters just waiting to be taken by a solid conservative(for Massachusetts) candidate.
Brown must work to maximize his turnout in Plymouth County. If he does, he’s got a chance.
Today, there is a name for the political doctrine that rejoices in scarcity of everything except government. The name is environmentalism.
Public Policy Polling may poll this race VOTE
redtillimdead (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 7:09PM EST (link)http://publicpolicypolling.blogspot.com/
Vote here for PPP to poll the race!! MA is down by less than 100 votes and has led thru most of the week!
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.
I Dont Think I Want A Poll
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 7:26PM EST (link)It can hurt a lot more than it can help.
I'm unsure too
redtillimdead (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 10:23PM EST (link)I think I do, but think I don’t. I think I want more than don’t. A poll showing Brown trailing big-time could make Coakley supporters feel like they don’t need to get out and vote. But, it could also kill the buzz around Brown. A poll showing Brown close could energize Coakley supporters tho, but it would make the national party take notice.
Nancy Pelosi can kiss my asstroturf.
I changed my mind
tbaleno Saturday, January 2nd at 10:47PM EST (link)I think I agree with others. What point is there for a poll? Sure for us it might make us excited if it is close but other than that it is totally negative.
It would energize Coakley supporters if it was close. Status quo when Brown has momentum is what we want. Lets not rock the boat.
I think if brown can’t win it with grassroots he probably wouldn’t win it anyway.
He just needs to make more videos that upset his opponent enough where the media has a story. Then he gets free play of the videos instead of having to pay for advertising
Wrote About That Sentiment
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Saturday, January 2nd at 10:52PM EST (link)After the buzz at redmassgroup, I wrote a quick piece a little while ago:
Either way, it could be daming:
http://www.redmassgroup.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=6322
Scott Brown has filed an ethics complaint against Coakley...shocking I know but anyway....
JadedByPolitics (Diary) Sunday, January 3rd at 7:02AM EST (link)Democrats continuing to do what they do, LIE, CHEAT and STEAL
Unified Patriots – How-To:
Activists Taking Action
What everyone is missing...
profg (Diary) Sunday, January 3rd at 8:35AM EST (link)Is the fact that there is someone named JOE KENNEDY on the Jan. 19th ballot, too. No, he’s not THAT Joe Kennedy – he’s a libertarian running as an Independent. But the fact that his name IS Joe Kennedy is IMHO going to get him a LOT of votes from Mass. Dems who think he’s “their” Joe Kennedy.
In fact, that’s the strategy for a PAC backing him, who’s already running ads and is going to be doing calls to Dems statewide for “the name you can trust” – http://bit.ly/4X8YZt
Donate to that effort, too. Or donate directly to Kennedy’s campaign: http://bit.ly/5FRiAX
No one needs a majority to win – they just need the most votes. Some Brown supporters seem to think Kennedy will take Brown votes away; I think he’ll take away a heckuva lot more of Coakley’s votes.
http://joekennedyforsenate.com/
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Not The Case, Libertarian; No One Is Missing That
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Sunday, January 3rd at 8:50AM EST (link)Its been mentioned over and over again. Trolling for Libertarian candidates is a good way to be persona non grata.
Please donate directly to Brown.
Dont waste you money on a third party libertarian candidate in the hopes that some idiot might be confused.
Confirmed Troll
Swamp_Yankee (Diary) Sunday, January 3rd at 9:03AM EST (link)This guy is spamming the same message all over conservative sites in New England. Its tell that his earlier posts are spent whining about “neocons”.
He’s just cutting an pasting this libertarian crap everywhere.
I hope they do play the "name you can trust"
tbaleno Sunday, January 3rd at 2:23PM EST (link)card. No republican will vote for him. And he will have more of an effect at stealing Coakely votes. Of course, they will have to do it without my money. My money is going to brown.
No Joe
1stRichard (Diary) Sunday, January 3rd at 10:05AM EST (link)Reference
http://wbztv.com/video/?id=84606@wbz.dayport.com
Watch Kennedy’s attacks carefully, only on Scott Brown. As a supposed libertarian Kennedy should be jumping all over Martha Coakley on class warfare and such, but not a peep. Kennedy is no libertarian and his purpose is becoming clear, Kennedy does not pass the smell test….
Live in MA
efro Sunday, January 3rd at 11:37AM EST (link)Could this be the first time in my lifetime that my vote actually matters in regards to national consequences in MA? I hope so, it would give me reason to stay here. But it is a tough road. It was very low voter turnout in the primaries so you never know. I will be donating to Scott Brown and I will make sure family and friends turnout to vote for Brown. I liked his JFK ad, he’s on the right track. Coakley is an empty pantsuit.