TPM Reader MB says John Kerry’s doing his bit …
I don’t like being a homer, but JK has been working his ass off for both Senate and House candidates. You can see the money he’s raised and given here (scroll down): http://www.johnkerry.com/ .
For example:
Patrick Murphy — $145,000.
Darcy Burner — $25,000.
Tammy Duckworth — $185,000.Honestly, I can’t think of any sitting member of Congress in my lifetime who has done as much for congressional candidates, whether in an off-year election or not. Is it all selfless? No. But he’s doing it. And there are a number of other high-profile ’08 contenders who are sitting on their hands.
A few points. First, I don’t have any dog in this fight. So by all means, all the candidates let us know what they’re doing for the House candidates. Second, we know that the big feet are out campaigning with challengers, out of mix of public spiritedness and an effort to collect chits. (Okay, mainly to collect chits.)
All true. But what are they doing now? Not before today, but in the final three weeks. The picture is very, very different right now than it was as recently as two or three weeks ago.
Let’s get all the facts out there. And if you want to discuss this, join us over at TPMCafe.
