Texas Congressional 1Q Fundraising: Might Ralph Hall Switch or Retire?

just to note (0.00 / 0)

That embedded google spreadsheet is awesome

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by: Joe @ Mon Apr 16, 2007 at 23:50:51 PM CDT

Thanks! (0.00 / 0)

What's even cooler is that when Al Green decides to file (ha) I can update it in Google Docs & Spreadsheets and it will automatically update here on BOR. No hand coding involved!

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Mon Apr 16, 2007 at 23:56:00 PM CDT

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Honestly (0.00 / 0)

we don't even want him to switch back.

Even when he was a "Democrat" he voted for Hastert for speaker.

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by: David Mauro @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 00:20:57 AM CDT

Hit him hard (0.00 / 0)

We might as well try and field a strong candidate this time.  They will either be going against a small pocket Hall or against a non-incumbent.

"Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write."  -  John Adams

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by: Michael Hurta @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 00:30:04 AM CDT

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There is a strong candidate against Hall (0.00 / 0)

http://www.melanconf...
 

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by: Orizaba 212 @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 08:44:56 AM CDT

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Orizaba 212, Thanks for the plug. (0.00 / 0)

I'm not sure I would read too much into Hall's fundraising.  If I remember correctly, he started off slowly last campaign also.  I have every reason believe that he will run again. 

I have taken the intial steps to get reorganized and plan on moving full speed ahead soon.  Here are some links highlighting the 2006 campaign:

1)An "Offthekuff radio" interview from the TDP convention http://www.offthekuf...

2) The DMN Editorial Board "non-endorsement" for Hall http://www.dallasnew...

3) NBC5 Campaign Overview http://www.nbc5i.com...

I'm very proud of the people that helped me build a strong challenge to Hall last year.  I learned from that experience and will do even better this time.  I have no doubt Texas voters want a Congressman who will fight for 1) job and retirement security, 2) universal health care, 3) clean, affordable energy and 4) a safe, secure America.  The key for me is to convince Democrats like the "Gipper," as well as indpendents and republican, that they have a real alternative to Hall's message of fear and failure.

P.S. Gipper, before you post your usual "I know Glenn ...," please let me know who you are.  If you are a Democrat in Sherman, then I could sure use your help.

Fighting for Texas families






Democratic Nominee for US Congress, TX 4th, 2006, 2008

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by: Glenn Melancon @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 16:11:45 PM CDT

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Hall was at my Eagle ceremony... (5.00 / 1)

...in 2001 in Muenster, and my scoutmaster rips on him for being a Dem from the pulpit of the Catholic church, in front of about 100 family/friends.  Hell we sent him an invitation for the hell of it, and low and behold the guy shows up.  He won't switch back - read the Rockwall or the Sherman papers' op-ed sections sometime.  They use us Dems for target practice.

Didn't he make a statement at one point that he only planned to serve through Bush's tenure?  I would dig it up but this damn senior thesis is killing me.

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by: thegipper @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 01:12:26 AM CDT

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Wow. Catholics (0.00 / 0)

are unpredictable. And apparently rude!  Is that a scouting tenet or did the Mormans bring that in when the took over BSA?
How did you manage to escape?

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by: MsInformed @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 13:11:17 PM CDT

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Culberson (2.00 / 1)

I find it comforting that besides Mr. Hall, John Culberson is on the bottom of the list for Cash on Hand among Republicans.  It, like with Smith and Sessions, is a sign of the positive effects of Henley's campaign.  I don't know if Culberson can be beat in 2008, but by the money numbers he can certainly be given a scare.

"Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write."  -  John Adams

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by: Michael Hurta @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 00:24:48 AM CDT

I agree (0.00 / 0)

I was looking for other campaigns drained because of challegners. That's another one of them. Any word on whether Barbara Ann Radnofsky might be interested?

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 00:28:28 AM CDT

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I haven't heard (0.00 / 0)

I hope so, though.  I talked to someone who think she is going to try and make another statewide run, but I don't know how much sense that makes to me.  She would be an excellent opponent, though.

"Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write."  -  John Adams

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by: Michael Hurta @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 00:31:15 AM CDT

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1st quarter fundraising in DC (3.00 / 1)

is usually pretty slow.

Most PACs are tapped from the recently concluded cycle.

Also a lot of the members on the Frontline list (like Ciro) will get a lot more of their money later because all members are asked to cap out to them and it takes a few quarters for most members to build up enough surplus to keep up with Dtrip dues ($150k per cycle or more depending on committee assignments) and regular expenses.

This first quarter amount for Ciro is almost half of what he used to raise in an entire 2-year cycle.  Clearly the push Pelosi is making on his behalf is paying benefits.

Since Al Green is on an exlusive committee (financial institutions) he should be able to raise a ton even without a serious opponent in the primary or general.

And Charlie should have the type of seniority to really make it payoff on the Commerce Committee (also an exclusive). Charlie's COH is usually low because he writes lots of checks to other members and has a HUGE button to make with Dtrip dues and money he is required to raise for Pelosi.

Solomon Ortiz' COH would be troubling under the old map...but under this new map he shouldn't really have a problem.

Carter's COH is oddly low.  That district could be marginally competitive if we had the right candidate.  He hasn't been in long enough to amass a fortune, but his most recent election wasn't exactly a barn burner so one would think he would have more on hand.  It looks like his COH is basically attributed to his 1Q fundraising.

Great post.

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by: colin @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 02:15:10 AM CDT

Thanks (0.00 / 0)

And thanks for the added insights. The DCCC dues are interesting issue and a lot of Dems are rebuilding after having sent a lot of cash to the committee last cycle to help other Dems win seats. That and many of the Dems in Texas don't really have touch elections so they don't maintain big warchest. Add on top of that the fact they are often economically disadvantaged districts and you knock out the bases of fundraising that GOP incumbents usually have. Given all that, I'm still fairly impressed with our field.

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 03:05:27 AM CDT

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"But what is up with Ron Paul (R)" (0.00 / 0)

He's running for President. That's where his fundraising efforts have gone.

I've got some more info here.

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by: kuff @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 05:41:44 AM CDT

I know :) (0.00 / 0)

I mentioned it in the next sentence, still- doesn't he have operating expenses to raise for?

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by: Karl-Thomas Musselman @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 12:10:56 PM CDT

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*rubs eyes* (0.00 / 0)

Sorry, missed it on first reading. I'm just guessing here, but I bet he's doing everything through his Pres committee right now. I presume he can transfer funds later as needed. The national Lib network is probably more likely to shell out for him as a Pres candidate than as a Congressman (again, just guessing).

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by: kuff @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 15:14:29 PM CDT

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They just need him in *some* office (0.00 / 0)

Where would Alex Jones be without a Congressman to quote?  Who would be the voice for the gold standard?

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by: huisclos @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 11:26:32 AM CDT

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How Did Cornyn Do? (0.00 / 0)

  I don't see the 1Q totals here for Cornyn.  What were his latest numbers?

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by: Buck Smith @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 09:09:03 AM CDT

Cornyn's in the Senate (5.00 / 1)

I think this is just the House.

But since you asked (thanks to FOX news Houston):

"Texas Sen. John Cornyn, who plans to seek a second term in 2008, has raised nearly $6.9 million this election cycle and had half of it as cash on hand at the end of the month.

Cornyn is likely to draw opposition as he seeks another six years in the Senate, where both Texas seats are held by Republicans.

He reported raising $984,036 in the first three months of the year, bringing his total for the 2008 election cycle to nearly $6.9 million.

The report, for activity from Jan. 1 to March 31, shows Cornyn had $3.8 million cash on hand for the race that is certain to be expensive.

About $740,000 of his contributions during the year's first three months came from individuals and about $200,000 from political action committees."

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by: colin @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 12:43:05 PM CDT

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Could some GOP prez candidate (0.00 / 0)

please, please, please ask this Rented Ass-of-a-Senator to be their veep?

Would that make him gone?

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by: MsInformed @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 13:15:52 PM CDT

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Thank you LBJ! (5.00 / 1)

No, thanks to my hero, LBJ, you can run for President or Veep and Senate at the same time.

There are some like Edwards in '04 who decline to run for re-election to Senate as it signals a lack of faith in their ability to win the big one.

I think our best option to get him out of the way would be to get him appointed to the Supreme Court...but I'm hoping Congress has gotten smarter about Bush bringing in his sheep.

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by: colin @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 13:24:47 PM CDT

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D'oh! (0.00 / 0)

That Supreme Court judge thing...uh, not such a good idea. I want the SCOTUS to just freeze for a while.

Use cryogenics, if necessary.

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by: MsInformed @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 13:32:23 PM CDT

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OMG... (3.00 / 1)

If he was appointed to the court I'd seriously move to Canada.  He's one of the few people who make Alito/Scalia look moderate!

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by: David O. @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 13:35:57 PM CDT

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He makes them look... (0.00 / 0)

a whole lot smarter.

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by: MsInformed @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 13:44:41 PM CDT

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To me, he isn't that extremist (0.00 / 0)

Then again, my Congressman is Culberson.  I don't think its possible to get more right wing than that.

"Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write."  -  John Adams

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by: Michael Hurta @ Tue Apr 17, 2007 at 16:55:06 PM CDT

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Start Helping Now (0.00 / 0)

http://www.actblue.c...

our unnamed candidate has $1k.  Help spread the word and raise some cash to take out Junior!

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by: Matt Glazer @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 11:28:03 AM CDT

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Rob Paul? (0.00 / 0)

Your tag for Ron Paul has a typo.

Too weird to be a Texan, too Texan to live anywhere else.

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by: ernesttubb @ Wed Apr 18, 2007 at 13:00:59 PM CDT