House Dems Targeting 31 Seats, DCCC To Spend $34M In Ads

[babylonsister]

DCCC Reserves Over $34 Million In Ads For This Fall
By Eric Kleefeld - July 11, 2008, 12:21PM


We've just obtained from a Democratic source a long list of 31 races that the DCCC has decided to target with ads this fall -- a list that offers a glimpse into the national Dems' view of which Republican seats are ripe targets and which Dems are vulnerable.

The DCCC's list adds up to over $34 million on TV ads this September and October in 31 targeted districts, a move designed to swamp the NRCC with the Dems' huge cash advantage.

The list suggests that Democrats see a very wide playing field this November. About two thirds of the money is going to districts currently held by Republicans, many of them in traditionally tough areas for Democrats.

For example, the Dems are planning to spend $1.2 million on the open seat of New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce, and $1.5 million against incumbent Michigan Republican Tim Walberg -- both of which have been traditionally viewed as Republican safe seats.

It's highly unusual for the party committees to disclose their ad buying strategy, and the DCCC declined to comment.

Full list at link~

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2008/07/dccc_buys_over_34_million_in_a.php

[BridgeTheGap]

1. Surprised that they left out the Kentucky 2nd district - tight race and

an opportunity to pick up a seat.