For those of you who think we can't win the House

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Reynolds is the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and a member of the House Rules Committee.

http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20040815/1037398.asp

Democratic congressional candidate Jack Davis is ignoring an early pledge to spend $500,000 of his own money this fall against Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds.

Instead, the Akron businessman now promises to commit as much as $1.2 million to defeat the Republican powerhouse, who Davis says is more interested in multinational corporations than preserving jobs in his own district.

"If it takes $1.2 million, it will be $1.2 million," Davis said.

The candidate's new commitment to his crusade against free trade policies could make the 26th District a major political battlefield this fall, pitting Davis' personal wealth against a massive Reynolds campaign fund valued at $2.6 million.

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Polling data obtained by The Buffalo News indicates 26th District respondents are statistically split between Davis and Reynolds, though the congressman's staff says it has little faith in the survey. But it has supplied Davis with enough confidence to more than double his initial financial commitment to the campaign.

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1. Whoa! This is good news!

I know about the Jack Davis campaign since he is running on a strong fair trade platform. But I always figured he was a longshot to win. I didn't know the polls were in a dead heat.

Gotta put in a good word for Jack Davis here. Those of you in NY-26 have a good candidate running. Spread the word and GOTV :bounce:

:dem: :bounce: :dem:

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2. And a side benefit, even if Davis doesn't win

Is that the head of the NRCC is forced to campaign for his own seat instead of helping other candidates.