Why Warren Lags Her Rivals In Fundraising

[DonViejo]

April 1, 2019 at 8:03 am EDT By Taegan Goddard

New York Times: “She was the first major candidate to announce; she has set the pace on policy, unveiling a series of far-reaching proposals on child care, taxes and the role of large technology companies; and she defied the pleas of her longtime finance director and declared that she would stop pursuing big donations altogether, leading to his resignation.”

“But as the first fund-raising deadline arrives at midnight on Sunday, Ms. Warren — who last year was widely considered a would-be front-runner — finds herself in a political vise. Her rivals on either ideological flank will raise substantially more money in the first quarter than she does, and her focus on policy has not yet translated in the polls.”

“Ms. Warren’s early troubles reflect the broader challenges confronting the vast Democratic field, all vying for money and attention as they seek to dethrone President Trump. Harvesting online donations does not come easily to noncelebrity candidates, and the party’s longstanding fascination with youthful charisma — along with its current, Trump-driven fixation on electability — can outweigh qualities like experience or policy expertise.”

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https://politicalwire.com/2019/04/01/why-warren-lags-her-rivals-in-fundraising/

[Stare Decisis]

1. Ok some truth-

she allowed her planks to be co-opted by lesser policy experts running. She overestimated her own celebrity, walked into Trump's Pocohontas trap, and is politically boxed in by Bernie.

Iowa is a must win. It is a shame, because calling her merely smart doesn't do her justice.