Monday, September 3, 2012

George Allen’s fundraising deficit forces TV ad abandonment for first week of September


According to Politico, U.S. Senate candidate George Allen canceled his most recent round of TV ads set to launch in the Norfolk, Roanoke, and Richmond markets during the first week of September.[1]

George Allen’s campaign adviser, Dan Allen, confirmed the ad cancellation, justifying it as part of the “constant adjustments being made to our ad schedule.” Dan Allen added, “We know there’s going to be more viewership with the fall premieres and new programs starting and we want to make sure we’re maximizing our dollars.”[2]

In other words, George Allen’s campaign coffers aren’t as flowing as those of his opponent for U.S. Senate, Tim Kaine.

In contrast to Allen, Tim Kaine has bought up over $4.5 million worth of ad time that will run through the fall, giving the former Virginia governor a media advantage that could prove decisive.

It says a lot about George Allen that even this well-financially-collected son of former Redskins head coach, George Allen, cannot find the fundraising mojo to out-raise his opponent. Maybe it’s a lack of enthusiasm for Allen’s candidacy for U.S. Senate? Or perhaps there is a lot more enthusiasm for Tim Kaine’s bid for U.S. Senate?

Whatever the reason(s), Allen can little afford to stay off of the TV media beat in such a tight political contest. While Tim Kaine celebrates his record of success as former governor of Virginia, showing voters his down-to-earth personality in the process, George Allen has to take a seat on the political sidelines.

Of course, if Virginians could see Allen for what he is (i.e. a puppet for just about every interest inimical to the overall interests of Virginians), then this contest wouldn’t be close to begin with. Maybe one more “macaca” incident will finally do the trick. [3]

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