I like seeing the trend, but what bothers me this time around as compared to 2010 is that the GOP was running ads as early as August against vulnerable incumbents and that wave election was largely attributed to that early strike strategy.
I recall the Rats who were trying to hold town hall meetings during their August recess getting swarmed with riled up constituents (to the point that many just ran and hid which provided even more fodder for the attack ads).
Maybe there have been GOP ads running in targeted spots, but I haven’t seen any, unless they’ve just given up on VA.
Rush mentioned yesterday on his show that he hasn’t seen anything yet from the GOP that would entice voters to go their way. He’s right.
Well, the polls show Gillespie has no chance, unfortunately. No House action, unless you’re a deluded rat who thinks the rats can win District 2 or 10, or a very deluded rat who thinks the rats can win district 7.
Here in Chi I’ve seen tv commercials for both gubernatorial candidates, Dick Turbin, but not his opponent, and Ex Congressman making a comeback bid, Bob Dold (R).
I have heard several people complain about a lack of GOP ads though, like in Louisiana, they say Cassidy isn’t running a visible enough campaign, it should be noted that everyone that said that appeared to me to be in the tank for Mansess.
Another thing, we have the House this time, getting rid of Pelosi was a helluva draw in 2010.