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Tuesday, November 04, 2003

Bust the Caps 

By now you should have all read this: http://blog.deanforamerica.com/archives/002128.html

If you haven't, I'll wait. Go take a look.

Long, wasn't it? Here's the simple truth:

We have to vote yes on busting the federal financing caps. This means no matching funds. I know some of us had been thrilled that the Dean campaign, because of their small donors, could capture more of those funds than the other Democrats. That's true, but we aren't in a campaign against for the nomination anymore (at least as far as the money goes).

We can't beat George W. Bush with just $45 Million for the "Primary Season". He's breaking the caps already and plans to have somewhere in the neighborhood of $200 Million to smash the hell out of our nominee until the Republican Convention in September. Then they can raise more millions, grab some federal funds, and continue the smear machine.

Al Gore barely won in 2000, running on a message of Peace and Prosperity because he was outspent 2-1 by the Republican smear machine. We don't stand a chance being outspent 4-1.

I worked for John McCain in 2000, even though I disagreed with most of his positions, because of his strong support of Campaign Finance Reform. This is as bitter a pill for me to swallow as it is for any of you.

But do we want to be pure, or do we want to win? I don't think we can raise enough to beat George W. Bush in the money race - if we had the money, we'd be Republicans - but I do think we can raise enough to get the message out and be competitive. And that's what we have to do.

Vote to bust the caps.
# posted by Matthew Carroll-Schmidt @ 10:39 PM

Monday, October 06, 2003

Re: Low Blogging 

Since Chris is busy with other pursuits, I thought I'd rise from the dead.

I'm back at school in NH now and had the chance to go see Dean at Keene State today (so spoiled, I know). The governor gave his usual half-hour spiel, focusing today on jobs and the Bush tax cuts. Dean's looking much more relaxed on the stump of late, perhaps due to his newfound frontrunner status. There was a crowd of 700 or so and 1 DJ.

I did acquire a $159 speeding ticket in the great state of Vermont, but it was a good trip nonetheless. As there's a lot going on out here, I hope to post occasionally on both Dean and the competition.
# posted by Scott @ 9:24 PM

Tuesday, September 30, 2003

DickFacts.com - The Sad Little Train from Missouri that Couldn't 

DickFacts.com - The Sad Little Train from Missouri that Couldn't

hee hee hee
# posted by Matthew Carroll-Schmidt @ 1:54 PM

Friday, September 26, 2003

St. Louis House Party 

Hey, this Saturday in Kirkwood, we're all getting together at Karl's. Be there. Or you're a big stinky loser.
Fundraiser House Party in Kirkwood. This will be right near the end of the FEC Quarter...

Hwy 270 Exit Dougherty Ferry and Go West 2 lights to Barret Station. Turn Left on Barrett Station, and follow it about Half mile. (You will Pass the Museum of Transport, You will go over a bridge, and you will take the very next left on Trossock. Follow Trossock and at the bottom of the hill Turn Right on Cheviot Ct. It is at the top of the street Look for Signs, Cars, Bumper Stickers etc... :)

Saturday, September 27, 07:00 PM
Obligatory Dean Action Link
# posted by Matthew Carroll-Schmidt @ 4:21 PM

Friday, September 19, 2003

ABCNEWS.com : Clark Tells AP He Wouldn't Back Iraq War 

Clark Tells AP He Wouldn't Back Iraq War:
"Democratic presidential candidate Wesley Clark backtracked from a day-old statement that he probably would have voted for the congressional resolution authorizing the use of force in Iraq, saying Friday he 'would never have voted for this war.'
The retired Army general, an opponent of the conflict, surprised supporters when he indicated in an interview with reporters Thursday that he likely would have supported the resolution. On Friday, Clark sought to clarify his comments in an interview with The Associated Press.

'Let's make one thing real clear, I would never have voted for this war,' Clark said before a speech at the University of Iowa. 'I've gotten a very consistent record on this. There was no imminent threat. This was not a case of pre-emptive war. I would have voted for the right kind of leverage to get a diplomatic solution, an international solution to the challenge of Saddam Hussein.'"
I can hear his people now... "Umm, sir - we wanted you to run as an Anti-war candidate so you could stop Dean. You need to go 'revise' your position."
# posted by Matthew Carroll-Schmidt @ 5:34 PM

Wednesday, September 17, 2003

DNC: Kicking Ass 

DNC: Kicking Ass

The DNC has jumped on this whole blogging bandwagon thingy. Goody goody.
# posted by Matthew Carroll-Schmidt @ 9:25 AM

Tuesday, September 16, 2003

Something to consider about Clark 

Wesley Clark: The New Anti-War Candidate?
The possibility that former NATO supreme commander Wesley Clark might enter the race for the 2004 Democratic presidential nomination has been the subject of furious speculation in the media. But while recent coverage of Clark often claims that he opposed the war with Iraq, the various opinions he has expressed on the issue suggest the media's "anti-war" label is inaccurate.

# posted by Matthew Carroll-Schmidt @ 8:12 PM

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