| As I wrote yesterday, this week has been absolutely phenomenal for Ashwin Madia. First, a poll showed him ahead of Erik Paulsen by 5 points. Then, the NRCC canceled a week of advertising for Paulsen. Yesterday, a second poll showed him ahead. And now, team Madia has come out with fundraising numbers that blow even their own previously impressive hauls out of the water.
A source has told MN Campaign Report that, at 2 p.m. today, the Madia campaign will announce that they have raised $997,632 for the quarter. This is a massive number. Madia has now raised over $2 million for his Congressional campaign.
This is a big one-two punch against Paulsen. First, Paulsen is going to be dealing with fewer resources as the NRCC gives up on him. Second, Madia now has a huge boost for his bank account. These two factors combined are going to allow Madia's positive message of change in Washington to drown out Paulsen's nasty, substanceless attacks. |
