Ohio 2nd district, Hackett v Schmidt, polling

[MeDeMax]

(take it for what its worth)

The NRCC conducted a poll earlier this week (there is another poll in the field, but no idea by who), that showed the poor numbers. The numbers were leaked by a Republican who is part of a group that doesn't see eye to eye with Schmidt on certain issues.

In response, the National Republican Congressional Campaign Committee has just dumped $285,000 into an astounding 1800+ point ad buy that will start running Friday through Tuesday. This is public record.

Now Jean Schmidt is scurrying to round up to volunteers from her primary opposition in a last ditch effort to counter Paul Hackett's overwhelming advantage on-the-ground. To the shock of the GOP, Hackett is also going toe-to-toe on television as well in terms of dollars. The free press because of Paul's service has been huge as well. I overheard the campaign manager (I believe) of Schmidt's campaign say to a Hackett staffer, "I have no idea how the hell you guys are raising this much money." They are worried. <..snip..>

<http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/7/27/211833/649>


Best blog on the campaign:

http://blog.oh02.com/


Today's lead story:

"The Smell of Blood"

http://blog.oh02.com/2005/07/28/the-smell-of-blood/


Campaign site:

http://HackettForCongress.com/


Donate (securely):

http://www.actblue.com/list/hackett

[mtnester]

1. If Hackett pulls this off in a hugely Republican area

It bodes well for 2006. Anyone who wants to help this man, get to his website and donate.

[gratuitous]

2. Gee, a Democrat competes and he could win

Well, fortunately we have a whole lot of people in the party leadership who know better than me what races are "winnable" and they'll pour money into making sure that safe Democratic seats stay safe, so I'm sure that's the best strategy: Dumb Luck Conquers.

[DeepModem Mom]

3. Kick!