Primary campaign reports - Latterell versus Sutton
One of the biggest unexpected victories of this past primary was Isaac Latterell over Duane Sutton. I've been anticipating these reports, and I wasn't disappointed. These reports were intriguing. And they very simply told a compelling story by looking at the last page.
Between personal monetary input, and donations, Isaac raised and spent roughly $3375 with a little left over. In other words, he raised all he could, and spent it on the his pursuit of the seat.
Contrast that with Duane Sutton:
With $1238 already in the kitty at the start of the campaign, Duane raised another $12,000. But when you look at what he spent, he spent little more than half of what he raised for the primary.
He lost his race with nearly $6200 sitting in the bank after election day, while Isaac spent most everything he had.
I think this is an important lesson for candidates. Focus on the election at hand, and put all your resources and drive into that race. Because Isaac taught Duane the lesson that anyone can beat anyone if they want it badly enough and work hard enough.
And I suspect he'll put that same effort into the fall election.
Between personal monetary input, and donations, Isaac raised and spent roughly $3375 with a little left over. In other words, he raised all he could, and spent it on the his pursuit of the seat.Contrast that with Duane Sutton:
With $1238 already in the kitty at the start of the campaign, Duane raised another $12,000. But when you look at what he spent, he spent little more than half of what he raised for the primary.He lost his race with nearly $6200 sitting in the bank after election day, while Isaac spent most everything he had.
I think this is an important lesson for candidates. Focus on the election at hand, and put all your resources and drive into that race. Because Isaac taught Duane the lesson that anyone can beat anyone if they want it badly enough and work hard enough.
And I suspect he'll put that same effort into the fall election.
Comments
PP, why aren't you righting a post on this? You jumped all over Fuller when it might help your buddy...did you forget?
On occasion, I do require food and sleep, and this week I have to provide child care.
Now we have over 40 late filers and nobody is raising a stink or even seems to care for that matter. Were is the self-rightous indignation? Hypocrites or opportunists, I just can't decide.
WWLRD?