Earlier this month, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made a personal appeal to Barack Obama: Help me grow the Democrats’ Senate majority by sharing some of the $77 million you’ve got in the bank.
Obama’s campaign said no.
Although Democratic insiders say a better deal could still come, the Obama campaign so far has agreed only to let Senate Democrats use Obama’s name — as well as those of his wife and running mate — in mail and online fundraising pitches. The campaign has planned no joint fundraising events with House or Senate Democrats, and insiders say none is likely to be held before Election Day.
In rejecting a direct request from his Senate leader, Obama has put a fine point on the financial pressures he’s feeling as the presidential race turns toward the fall.
Obama raised a record-setting $66 million in August, leaving his campaign with about $77 million in cash now. Because he has turned down public financing, he can keep raising money through Election Day. John McCain, having accepted public financing, can’t do that — but he already has the $84 million in public money in his campaign coffers.
So, Obama must be spending his money so wisely he can't afford to waste a single dime on other Democrats. Isn't he? Not so, according to Jim Geraghty:
Cost of Obama television advertising in Florida? $8 million.
Cost of McCain television advertising in Florida before last week? $0.
A McCain advantage in the Real Clear Politics Average in the Sunshine State reaching 6.3 percent? Priceless.
Obama is also reported to have numerous campaign offices opened and staffed in states where he hasn't got a prayer of winning. It sounds to me like his campaign spending is not the least bit focused, just like his policies.
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