Elaborating on the previous info that I posted in this
installment, the
Washington Post informs that Dean will stay off the air in the Feb 3rd states.
Dean's Money Advantage Dwindles
Candidate Won't Buy More Feb. 3 Ads
As the Democratic presidential contest shifts to seven far-flung states, Howard Dean's once-formidable fundraising advantage appears to have vanished, consumed by his decision to spend heavily last week in New Hampshire to stabilize his campaign, strategists said yesterday.
Rivals including front-runner John F. Kerry are buying TV ads in South Carolina and other states holding primaries or caucuses Tuesday, but the former Vermont governor has chosen to forgo further advertising in this round, focusing instead on the Feb. 7 caucuses in Michigan and Washington state, campaign officials said. The decision marks a notable shift in fortunes for an innovative candidate who revolutionized fundraising via the Internet and led all Democrats in 2003 by collecting nearly $41 million.
"Clearly his decision to spend heavily in New Hampshire was at the expense of not spending in Arizona, New Mexico and South Carolina," said Evan Tracey of TNSMI/Campaign Media Analysis Group, which tracks media expenditures. "You are essentially leaving the paid media field to your opponents."
Dean is toast. Burnt toast. Perhaps it's time for his supporters to unite behind another candidate, especially for those who want to stop John Kerry.
Mandatory poll!