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Pre-Caucus Ad Buys Tax Norton

by: Colorado Pols

Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 18:16:47 PM MDT

An undeniable barometer of nervousness, says National Journal's Hotline:

Ex-CO LG Jane Norton (R) leads the GOP field in her bid to face Sen. Michael Bennet (D), but a costly primary is already sapping Norton of much-needed resources as she heads into an early test of strength.
Norton has spent $243K on TV ads since announcing her candidacy, including a recent surge in the run-up to tonight's caucuses. The ads urge GOPers to attend the caucuses which, even though they are non-binding, could serve as an embarrassment if she loses to either of her less-well-known rivals.
The run-up to the statewide caucuses "is hugely labor-intensive. It's all-consuming for a campaign," said GOP pollster Nicole McClesky, a veteran of CO campaigns who is not affiliated with a candidate this year. Even if Norton loses tonight, McClesky said, "she's the front-runner."
But as in other states where the GOP's establishment favorite has run into roadblocks, Norton is finding trouble on her right flank. If Norton loses to either of her 2 rivals tonight, it will be evidence that the GOP activist class is not ready to coalesce around a candidate yet, and that attacks on Norton's record are having an impact.

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I don't think that the money spent on ad buys really hurts her

The ads are building name recognition, and while this primary may get nasty, the infighting shouldn't be any worse than what the Democrats are going through.

by: scobb99 @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 00:36:16 AM UTC

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What I find interesting is...

She did a good job getting out there to meet people - productive and inexpensive.

But she did a poor job using the web to get to people - which would have also been productive and inexpensive.

Instead she went for TV - which is expensive and this early doesn't help much for the general.

Curious

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by: DavidThi808 @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 00:59:49 AM UTC

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ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ n/t

by: Laughing Boy @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 03:44:42 AM UTC

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Every day I wonder how LB is sleeping

Glad you keep giving us these updates.

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by: sxp151 @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 03:51:51 AM UTC

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These goofy attacks on Norton are helping. n/t

by: Laughing Boy @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 13:32:39 PM UTC

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Money wins

Unfortunately the candidate who raises and has the most money usually wins.

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by: PlusSC @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 14:56:48 PM UTC

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Mark Ferrandino is coming after you

and the Plus Size Costume Lobby. Better watch out!

by: RedGreen @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 18:07:11 PM UTC

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Meh.

Buck just did all his spending through the 527s. In fact, I believe he wound up spending more in ads if you count the 527 cash, and right-wing talk radio is swarming with them. The Paulbots over a Camp. for Liberty can raise the cash (e.g. Paul 08) and spend it galore, but I highly doubt being ever-more attached to them financially is going to be a boon. Same with DAPAC.

by: SheepskinStrutt @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 17:35:45 PM UTC

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Are you saying that Buck himself spent 527 money?

I'd tread pretty lightly there.

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by: Ralphie @ Wed Mar 17, 2010 at 19:33:37 PM UTC

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