We’re now in the final thirty days of an election cycle that began nearly two years ago, and while many think they already know how it will end, no partisan operative can afford to think that way. What happens in the next four weeks will determine the outcome of the next four years, so everyone on each side is pulling as hard as they can in the direction of their party’s candidate… right?
I thought so, until this dropped into my inbox a few hours ago:
Wow, Limited Edition Fleece Blanket? This must be my lucky day!
Seriously, what on Earth is Mitt Romney doing asking Republicans, who could give money to John McCain’s campaign the RNC, to give it to himself instead? If you’re a committed Republican, what’s the most responsible thing to do in the next few weeks: Give money to put television ads on the air in Michigan Iowa, or add this comfy blanket with snazzy carrying straps to your collection of campaign-branded political paraphernalia?
But wait, it gets better. Did you see the last line of the e-mail in the image above? Here it is again, for those of you who dislike squinting:
It is more essential than ever that conservative candidates and organizations have the resources they need to get their message out to voters, and that is why I am writing to you today.
I think we can safely consider this Romney’s retaliation against McCain for picking Sarah Palin as his running mate.
Updated, minutes later: Wow, what timing — as I was writing this very post, another e-mail landed in my Gmail account. And it looks like someone else had the same idea:
What’s her excuse? Romney did it first?
P.S. At least Romney got a crummy, non-prime time speaking slot at the RNC. Hillary can’t say that.
I hope I got the spam protection question right! Hey PI, I hope Romney is not that callow. He better watch out or else McCain will send the Governess after him.
Hey, check out this post: http://thedudesblog.com/2008/10/08/guys-in-obamas-neighborhood-vs-guys-in-the-dudes-neighborhood/
DIRECT QUOTE from MCCAIN.com itself
“Because the McCain-Palin Campaign is participating in the presidential public funding system, it will not raise private campaign contributions after August 31, 2008″
What are you complaining about Romney for? McCain cannot accept money.
Good point there, Nate. I’ve struck through “John McCain’s campaign” and added “the RNC” — which can very much still accept donations and air television spots helping McCain. The point stands.
And because I’d intentionally struck out Michigan at first, as McCain’s withdrawal there makes victory that much harder to achieve, it almost makes more sense that way. Not to mention, it’s a state both McCain and Romney won in their first attempts on the nomination.
Please clarify, but my understanding is that the PAC raises money for conservative Republicans. I’ve donated to this PAC and have also used the website to donate to individual candidates.
I understand that the creation of the PAC helps Romney himself, but he’s not asking for money for himself.