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Carson campaign fails to run ads due to lack of funds?

by: Thomas

Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 16:26:16 PM EDT

That's what Jim Shella is saying, via his blog:

TV ads for Congressman André Carson slated to run on Tuesday, Wednesday, and today did not air because of a failure to make the required advance payments.
Carson campaign manager Alex Zwerdling confirmed this afternoon that no payment was made. He, at first, suggested that that it was the result of a strategic decision, then changed his answer to, "No comment."

I'm putting together my usual charts and tables to show you all where everyone was at money-wise at the end of March. Carson's campaign? They reported over $90k cash on hand, which is hardly enough to fight an air war. With Orentlicher launching his second ad this afternoon, and Dr. Woody Myers presumably willing to dip into the ol' pocketbook again to keep his name in front of the voters, this could be a tough setback for the Carson folks.

Thoughts?

Update: I've had three different people tell me that the Carson campaign staff has been asked to skip at least a week of pay. Rumors are flying fast and furious that there are some real money problems behind the scenes. That's bad news, especially if you are an incumbent who is running partially on your campaign machine's traditional success. Only time will tell whether any of this matters, though, because we've seen recently that money doesn't mean everything in Indianapolis.

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Fascinating (0.00 / 0)

Hm. Interesting indeed.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." - Thomas Jefferson

by: finifinito @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 16:40:08 PM CDT

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Finance Report posting (0.00 / 0)

Only Elrod and Carson are required to have end-of-March reports filed. Congressman André Carson's seven challengers each will have to file a March 15 report. Dunno how soon those challengers' reports will have to be online...none are available as of a few minutes ago.

by: Wilson46201 @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 17:07:46 PM CDT

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It's Hard To Market Incompetence (0.00 / 0)

I wondered how long it would take Wilson to reply.

Andre Carson didn't have the money for his presumed ad buy, and he won't raise much more. He bought the Mar. 11 Special with the DCCC's money, for the most part. They're not going to step forward with that kind of cash when thre eother candidates, all more qualified, are in the race.

I like Myers's ads. Ditto David O's. Thing is, I was able to SEE them, because they had money, actually raised from constituents, PACs, and American citizens. Unlike Andre's last run for Congress.

Sometimes facts are a bitch.

by: Blue State Blues @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 18:38:34 PM CDT

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The DCCC didn't buy the special (0.00 / 0)

The 7th is a safe Democratic district. It would have taken a perfect storm to elect a Republican here; the DCCC just made sure that didn't happen. And if he's not on the air as much, ok; he doesn't need to get his name out there the same way his challengers do. I think the district knows who he is at this point.

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by: Mario Cuomo @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 19:05:33 PM CDT

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And who are you calling incompetent? (0.00 / 0)

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by: Mario Cuomo @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 19:08:21 PM CDT

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Massive TV spots (0.00 / 0)

Poor BSB must have been out of the country before March 11th -- André Carson ran TV spots massively -- that's one reason he's the Congressman for Indianapolis... He established himself well with the voters! His 7 challengers are now just playing catch-up.

by: Wilson46201 @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 19:31:34 PM CDT

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Hey Wilson... (0.00 / 0)

Scuttlebutt says that some on the Carson campaign are going to be skipping a paycheck due to money troubles -- can you confirm or deny that?

by: Thomas @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 19:20:25 PM CDT

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Haven't heard it (0.00 / 0)

by: Wilson46201 @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 19:26:29 PM CDT

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I have three different sources... (0.00 / 0)

...and I'm looking to see what's up.

by: Thomas @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 19:46:16 PM CDT

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I still haven't heard it (0.00 / 0)

I spent some time with the entire campaign staff today and nobody mentioned it. I also chatted with our Democratic Congressman André Carson several times today but campaign cash-flow never came up...

by: Wilson46201 @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 20:30:38 PM CDT

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Hmmm... (0.00 / 0)

I'm not much for rumor-mongering, but the fact that so many people have mentioned it to me has my ears perking up.

by: Thomas @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 21:17:24 PM CDT

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Amos Brown says: Fire Padgett ! (0.00 / 0)

In today's Indianapolis Recorder newspaper, Amost Brown criticizes Woody Myers negative campaigning and singles out Finifinito
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The first negative attacks in the Democratic primary battle in the 7th Congressional District were begun by staffers for Dr. Woody Myers' campaign, including openly implying that Congressman Andre Carson is a con man.
One line of negative attacks occurred when a white campaign staffer John Padgett, Myers' supposed Internet campaign coordinator, equated Andre Carson with the character Eddie Murphy played in the 1992 comedy "Distinguished Gentleman." In it a con man (Murphy) gets elected to Congress in a special election by assuming the name of a deceased beloved Congressman.
Despite the fact that the movie's characterization of a special congressional election was far different than the special election last month, Padgett made his charges on two Internet blogs, including the most notorious Black-hating-Black blog.
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Woody Myers needs to immediately denounce Padgett's calumny against Andre Carson. In fact, Padgett needs to be severed from Myers campaign. By sundown is quick enough.

by: Wilson46201 @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 20:48:41 PM CDT

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Black-hating-Black blog? (0.00 / 0)

To which blog does this refer?

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by: Mario Cuomo @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 21:35:07 PM CDT

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Hint: (0.00 / 0)

The blog that is constantly vilifying local black politicians.

by: Thomas @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 21:38:42 PM CDT

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Ok... (0.00 / 0)

I can guess now, but I thought he was white?

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by: Mario Cuomo @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 21:41:19 PM CDT

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Me too! (0.00 / 0)

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by: Vox Populi @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 22:20:04 PM CDT

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"What does this have to do with Andre not having any money!!!" (1.00 / 1)

Wilson i think Andre should fire you, i am so tired of hearing your drivel. What does that last post have to do with the thread? I am glad you are happy to be involved in all this negative back and forth, clearly you carsonites want to get rid of this john fellow; what was he to good at his job, or is this some how personal for you. I hear some black lady had to slap you at an event. I think Amos should have been calling for Andre to do something about you. And i will step out there on a limb, cause you weak people with your race card politics do not scare me. WTLC should fire Amos as his diatribes are usually filled with some form of hate mongering and racial divisiveness! I know I am no radio disc jockey and all but i give two cents what Amos thinks. How about back to the real questions, why does Andre have no money when he is accepting $100,000's of dollars? Andre show me the money! For the record this whole Andre situation does resemble the comedy by Eddie Murphy. Let me correct one thing though in the movie Eddie does not assume the name of the politician, it was already his name he just exploited the whole name recognition strategy to win. I do love how you all do not see the irony of that movie, like the art does not reflect the real life. Because we no none of that dirty money and scamming go on in Washington; no never! The movie is a great parody of political life and Andre's situation. Eddie Murphy was always a comedic genius in my opinion. Hey Andre, i know go to Washington and hit up your lobbyist buddies for some money. Either way you will not be able to buy my vote.

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by: dicktater4life @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 21:58:16 PM CDT

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Amazing. (0.00 / 0)

He must have tapped out all the DC lobbyists and PACs already. Skipping paychecks? That's bad news for them.

Orentlicher and Mays should have FEC reports available soon. Myers' went up yesterday.

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by: Vox Populi @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 22:19:08 PM CDT

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that is interesting (2.00 / 2)

Good point, I didn't think about that. Just kinda see PACs and lobbyist as an endless supply of money, but yeah what happens when they cut you off. Sucks to be Andre!

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by: dicktater4life @ Thu Apr 17, 2008 at 22:46:52 PM CDT

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rumors ..and false rumors (0.00 / 0)

All of this info is false...Andre has a sizeable war chest that is still unspent and NO staffer is missing a paycheck......how do these rumors get started and then the blogs print them as if they are the truth.......Andre has money and citizens are still donating money every day......I wonder if they are talking about Woody Myers who is spending money like he has a printing press....much of it is spent in an ineffective manner.

by: Blue Beard @ Fri Apr 18, 2008 at 06:22:28 AM CDT

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Because... (0.00 / 0)

According to the most recent FEC report, he only had about $90,000 on hand. Those numbers are from just over 2 weeks ago. Unless he's raised a considerable amount of money since then, he wouldn't have the cash to pay staffers and run an extensive ad buy.

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by: Vox Populi @ Fri Apr 18, 2008 at 21:01:40 PM CDT

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solution (0.00 / 0)

I guess if Andre were a wealthy doctor from California then he could just buy a congressional seat. Instead he will win with the support of the people and hard work. Then Woody can move back to California and not have to spend these cold winters in Indiana. That is where he wants to be anyway.

by: Blue Beard @ Fri Apr 18, 2008 at 21:45:18 PM CDT

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support of the people...what world do you live in (0.00 / 0)

Well least Andre got some more money, not from his supposed support from the people, unless those people are from New York. Yes sir, Andre's new money comes from some New York lobbyist. And if the people support this guy so much how come almost all of his money is coming from the DCCC and lobbyist groups. I do not think Andre has the support that you think. The Machine supports Andre, oh and the quid pro quo now has Obama supporting him. Them two deserve each other, and Andre i will be watching with my camera on May 6th let one of those voting machines come up missing from some of your staffers cars and well maybe my camera will be rolling this time and then all of Indianapolis will see what you are really about.

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