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titaniumsalute

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11. Frankly that is rather simplistic thinking

Wed Apr 12, 2017, 08:47 AM

Apr 2017

First off Perez has basically just started running the DNC...cleaned house the past two weeks. The race in Kansas wasn't supposed to be anywhere competitive at all. Late polling only had it a tight race the past few weeks. As a Dem who donates money I don't want to necessarily piss money down holes that won't move the needle. Everyone was surprised how close this race actually was last night in Kansas. It is easy to armchair quarterback and blame the DNC for not helping but in a district where the former Rep won by 30 and the Preident won by 27 I would also have decided early to not go gangbusters. There are 435 races in the House next year. 33 Senators, I don't know how many Governors. We need our fire power for next year's elections.

I would agree that it is smart for the DNC to do what they can to help in georgia and Ossoff. That IS a close race.

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Where the hell was Perez and the "new" DNC?? [View all] LAS14 Apr 2017 OP

I think given the district we performed pretty well. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #1

Short on funds? Really? Every other left group.... LAS14 Apr 2017 #2

I dont know exactly how that breaks down, honestly. Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #4

They are related and coordinate but are separate mythology Apr 2017 #7

The Dem candidate was almost entirely grass-roots funded Hortensis Apr 2017 #12

Headed by Ben Ray Lujan Alice11111 Apr 2017 #61

If they keep this up, they're going to be permanently short on funds . . . hatrack Apr 2017 #10

We do need money and boots on the ground .. ananda Apr 2017 #3

I was very excited by the ItStarts.Today fund raising effort, LAS14 Apr 2017 #5

Well, I work in those elections, raising money, Alice11111 Apr 2017 #65

It says more about the power of the grassroots than about the party. alarimer Apr 2017 #6

PEREZ SHOULD HAVE UPENDED EVERYTHING DAY ONE AND WON EVERY SEAT FOR DEMS Blue_Adept Apr 2017 #8

:-) nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #9

Frankly that is rather simplistic thinking titaniumsalute Apr 2017 #11

Then what did Perez mean by "a fifty state strategy?" LAS14 Apr 2017 #14

He just got into the position titaniumsalute Apr 2017 #21

Frustration. I hear you, & I do understand, but dmr Apr 2017 #48

Great post - Recommended read. **** OnDoutside Apr 2017 #63

The guy won by 37% last time. True Blue American Apr 2017 #58

Keep your eye on the prize (2018). This specific seat will be up again in 2018. It was KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #13

See response #14. LAS14 Apr 2017 #15

Even if, by some miracle, the seat had flipped, Repubs would still have KingCharlemagne Apr 2017 #20

But it sends a message to us that the DNC and DCCC are fighting for Dems. SharonAnn Apr 2017 #30

Hey just another complaint about the Democratic Party right? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #16

The state party in KS is practically non-existent from organizational and financial perspectives. LonePirate Apr 2017 #17

Hmmm.so it sounds NFS like we have to build infrastructure in these states uponit7771 Apr 2017 #18

Kansas was one of the few democratic bright spots NewJeffCT Apr 2017 #23

A friend in Kansas was genuinely ecstatic about this result sweetloukillbot Apr 2017 #64

Perez literally just got started and kicked out everyone is restaffing. This is shit-stirring. KittyWampus Apr 2017 #19

I feel a little money could have gone a long way here mvd Apr 2017 #22

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #24

He almost won...and it is a dark day for the GOP Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #25

So Bernie Campaigned For Him? Me. Apr 2017 #28

Cool story bro JHan Apr 2017 #31

I thought I had seen numerous posts where Perez and Sanders were making multiple stops together. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #37

Divisive post don't you think? Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #52

If the DNC or the DCCC had gotten involved the entire dynamic of the race would have changed. Foamfollower Apr 2017 #26

Realistically the DNC does not have the resources to contest 123 seats crazycatlady Apr 2017 #49

Yep, the majority of those 123 cannot be contested by the national party Foamfollower Apr 2017 #53

But they can be contested with an actual candidate. Just put the name on the ballot. nikibatts Apr 2017 #57

And let the Super PACs fund them. ;) Foamfollower Apr 2017 #67

That's What I'd Like To Know Me. Apr 2017 #27

No one expected this to be a close race DeminPennswoods Apr 2017 #29

Monday Morning Quarterback Unite. Perez should have won the election. That's what I would have done! FSogol Apr 2017 #32

Since this is your op.... NCTraveler Apr 2017 #33

Sorry, I don't have the figures, only what I got... LAS14 Apr 2017 #35

Then there just isn't much there to back up your op. NCTraveler Apr 2017 #36

My OP was a question. I was hoping DUers would have answers. nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #38

"Do I have my facts right here?" NCTraveler Apr 2017 #39

So... that's when you ask questions. When you know you don't have facts. Your point? nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #40

Did the DNC help Thompson come as close as he did in Kansas? NCTraveler Apr 2017 #41

See reply #10 in this thread for a little bit of info. LAS14 Apr 2017 #42

What does that have to do with anything? NCTraveler Apr 2017 #44

$3000 from Kansas party is a "fact." nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #45

Can you link to that fact? NCTraveler Apr 2017 #46

I didn't supply that fact. The author of post #10 did. I repeat, LAS14 Apr 2017 #47

Daddy!!1 I want an Oompa Loompa and.... BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #34

From a number of replies here it looks like one problem might be.... LAS14 Apr 2017 #43

I receive DNC/DCCC/DSCC emails asking for $$ on a daily basis crazycatlady Apr 2017 #50

Huh... a puzzle. LAS14 Apr 2017 #54

Give to one person, and you likely eventually will be on Alice11111 Apr 2017 #59

I've given to quite a few people, via their own campaign funds. LAS14 Apr 2017 #62

Well, that seems to be how most of us do it now. Alice11111 Apr 2017 #66

Me too. Alice11111 Apr 2017 #56

Tom Perez writes 'Bernie Sanders and I are hitting the road.' elleng Apr 2017 #51

Glad to hear it!! nt LAS14 Apr 2017 #55

I will send money when I think we have a reasonable shot the way we do redstateblues Apr 2017 #60

Analytics told them it was a lost cause. killbotfactory Apr 2017 #68