Check this shit out. Insider Advantage (PDF) (10/9, likely voters, no trendlines):
Jim Martin (D): 45
Saxby Chambliss (R-inc): 45
Other: 2
Undecided: 8
(MoE: ±4.3%)
 Hot damn. While Insider Advantage doesn't make its internals and crosstabs public, this is in line with just about every other recent poll we've seen in this race. There is just no doubt now that this is a seriously hot contest, and a winnable seat for Dems.
Which is why I'm going to implore you once again to chip in and help out Jim Martin's campaign. Over the years, I've learned a lot about the blogosphere's fundraising capabilities. One thing that's become clear to me is that we function best when we act as a first mover - when we jump in early, get the ball rolling, and build up some buzz. In the right cases, that excitement draws in the bigger players and special things can really happen. And I think this is one of those cases.
However, we all know that for Team Blue to have a serious shot here, Chuck Schumer and the DSCC have to get involved. But like James said, we need to put our money where our mouths are - if those of us who are clamoring to make this a marquee race don't pony up, why should the big boys?
I should add, though, that this fundraising push is not just about momentum-building. Jim Martin is going to need every last dime he can get his hands on. $2300 won't cover the cost of TV ads, but it can pay for vans to transport voters on election day, boxes of palm cards, pizza for the staff, you name it. In a race as tight as this, everything counts, large and small.
So please, I implore you - dig deep. I know things are scary economically right now and that this ask is probably not coming at a good time for most folks. But if we want Barack Obama to have a real shot at undoing the mess that eight years of Bush, Cheney and McCain have gotten us into, then he's going to need progressive populist partners like Jim Martin. Let's make it happen!
(Hat-tip: RandySF)
UPDATE: Can't believe I forgot the bonus finding! McNap leads by just THREE points statewide (PDF), 49-46. Yes, in Georgia.
LATE UPDATE: Wow! We only began late this afternoon and we're already at 19 contributions and $923 donated. Can we make it an even 20/$1000? |
