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The Velveteen Ocelot

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10. Fundraising starts to fade when potential donors see

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Sat Sep 21, 2019, 10:53 AM

Sep 2019

Last edited Sat Sep 21, 2019, 11:43 AM - Edit history (1)

that a candidate doesn't seem to be getting anywhere, so they don't want to waste their money. Without money a candidate can't do ads and can't raise more money. That's the campaign death spiral. I like Booker (I like most of the candidates) but the field is just too big for them all to be able to keep fund-raising.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Corey Booker is running out of money [View all] Gothmog Sep 2019 OP

A winnowing has to happen at some point. I'm not sure how he and Beto continue to fundraise at all. LincolnRossiter Sep 2019 #1

+1 OnDoutside Sep 2019 #2

And Buttigieg BeyondGeography Sep 2019 #3

Truth!! InAbLuEsTaTe Sep 2019 #4

Oh, please. NurseJackie Sep 2019 #8

At this point, I agree with you. guillaumeb Sep 2019 #30

His future as a Democrat on the National-Political-Stage remains bright... NurseJackie Sep 2019 #5

Yes left-of-center2012 Sep 2019 #6

I like Booker Bayard Sep 2019 #7

It has been a long time since Eric J in MN Sep 2019 #9

I like a Biden/Harris or a Biden/Abrams ticket Gothmog Sep 2019 #14

Fundraising starts to fade when potential donors see The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #10

The real is question is why it took so long. tritsofme Sep 2019 #11

Sometimes wishful thinking prevents them from seeing the impending doom, The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2019 #12

That's how I felt about Inslee. bearsfootball516 Sep 2019 #13

Sen. Booker will continue to be a major force in the party PhoenixDem Sep 2019 #15

He was my first choice - after I heard him speaking at the 2016 convention question everything Sep 2019 #16

He has a decent turnout at the Iowa Steak Fry brooklynite Sep 2019 #17

Do they actually fry steaks? Deep fry? nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #26

No, they're grilled brooklynite Sep 2019 #27

Oh, THANKS!!!!! I have seen pan seared steaks, but never a truly fried one. nt Blue_true Sep 2019 #28

Booker needs more Skidmore Sep 2019 #18

God, I hate that word "seasoning". RLG Sep 2019 #21

Buttigieg might need "seasoning", but it doesn't sound as if he needs $$$$$. I think Cory hurt... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2019 #23

It's a fine word Skidmore Sep 2019 #24

I think he is extremely boring and he ticked me helpisontheway Sep 2019 #19

Daily Beast: Cory Booker's Campaign Issues Dire Warning About His Presidential Run highplainsdem Sep 2019 #20

I think Cory shot himself in the foot with the now infamous "koolaid" remark. Don't worry Cory.... Tarheel_Dem Sep 2019 #22

"Know what flavor Koolaid". Cory zinged himself being oasis Sep 2019 #25

True. Tarheel_Dem Sep 2019 #31

I liked Booker 'til he climbed aboard the Franken Railroad LakeArenal Sep 2019 #29