Unlike other races on this year’s ballot, money raised by candidates in the Governor’s race has no relation to their ability to compete financially. That’s because Democratic candidate John Eaves has pledged to spend out of his own pocket in order to show his loyalty will remain with the people of Mississippi.
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Governor Haley Barbour’s previous campaign finance report showed that nearly half of all money raised that period came from outside of Mississippi.
“What do these out-of-state people want from Mississippi, and what is Barbour giving them in return?” asked Sharon Garrison, spokeswoman for Eaves. “We know Barbour took thousands of dollars from big tobacco and then vetoed an increase in the cigarette tax that would have cut our grocery tax in half. He took thousands of dollars from big insurance yet 80,000 people still live in toxic FEMA trailers. John Eaves will throw the moneychangers out of the Governor’s mansion because it’s time for a new day in Mississippi.”
That same release indicated that Eaves has spent over $400,000 on advertising this period.
I kind of wonder if the Barbour ad buy was just a stunt for the media so that Eaves' ad buy wouldn't be a story. I wonder this because between the two ads I've seen Eaves at least 9 times on WLOX with normal viewing. I haven't seen Barbour's yet except online. I'll be interested to see where he spent his money.
It didn't take as long as I thought it would to pack so y'all get this complimentary post before I ship off. :)
ReplyDeleteEaves didn't make his money representing just Mississippians. He has also partnered with trial lawyers from all over the country. They just aren't as obvious as a campaign donation.
ReplyDeleteJust as Barbour receives money from industries that do business here or have an interest here, so Eaves gets favors, referrals, and other help from trial lawyers around the country.
And so the world turns.
Eaves is basically spending his advertisement budget on this gubernatorial campaign. He will be ok financially, they won't have to pass the plate around to pay his light bill.
I think the notion that he is running for the advertising is obviously false. The several million he appears to be ready to spend could be spent in a way that is far more targeted and effective in a conventional advertising campaign.
ReplyDeleteAnother reason I think this idea is false is that there is chance this could have the opposite effect especially if Gov. Barbour goes hard negative. People might think to choose another attorney.
John Eaves appears to be in this race because he genuinely cares for Mississippi and Mississippians and thinks he can do a better job.
I think he's right.
I have the new figures for Barbour's campaign finance report, it's not out yet.
ReplyDeletei (think) i saw john authur eaves's car today...haha. it was plastered with bumperstickers and signs and stuff. 8)
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