Wilde can't raise funds

From the Star Tribune

... Wendy (Wilde) Pareene and other supporters said in a news release Wednesday that a lack of funds forced the center's closure ...

Imagine that, but then looking at the 2006 fundraising numbers and should come as no surprise. Now we don't advocate surrendering in any district, but when the opposition in question (Ramstad) is more "moderate" than some individuals in the DFL, maybe contributions are better suited going toward real candidates in the 1st and 6th district against shaking and truly wingnut neoconservatives (assuming such a person runs against Walz).

Should retirement rumors for Rep. Ramstad prove to be true, members of the 3rd CD DFL should abandon Wilde for the pitch perfect Ford Bell. Wilde tried unsuccessfully to incorporate at least 2 members of Bell's Senate campaign staff, but Wilde was and may never be a candidate rather than a micromanager.

On the flip side, Bell proved he could fundraise, even under the most trying of underdog campaigns. While Wilde only had two personal friends contribute the maximum federal amount for the general campaign, Bell had many donors who double maxed (primary and general) in his contested run against party favorite and current Sen. Amy Klobuchar.

While Bell is more progressive than Ramstad, the two apparently know each well enough not to run in elections against each other. This why Bell won't run mano-e-mano against Ramstad. However, a Ramstad to Bell transfer of power will continue to be a pitch perfect representation of the district. And to put to rest any lingering thoughts, Bell raised money, only contributing $10,050 to his Senate ambitions.

At 1/6 of Wilde total 2006 congressional budget, that probably could have even kept the youth center open.