BlogBurst for Fred South Carolina
Bloggers across this nation put together an effort to give the Thompson campaign a shot in the arm in order to broadcast his ad “Substance” across Iowa just a few short weeks ago. Bloggers helped the campaign raise the needed funds to get Fred the exposure he needed to take a much needed 3rd place in the Hawkeye State.
The goal has always been South Carolina. It will be the Palmetto State which would represent the best chance for a push into Super Tuesday on February 5th. A victory in South Carolina could propel Fred to the top of the Republican polls and have a true impact on the 12 Super Tuesday States.
I’ve gone on record as being opposed to the staggered primary season because of the aura of inevitability thrown at the candidates who do well in the early races. Super Tuesday since its inception has been the make or break point in the primary season. However, this year is beginning to shatter that idea.
It is looking as though we may not know who the Republican Nominee is until the convention which is a welcomed change from previous races. Which also means that none of the top tier candidates are anywhere near out.
The orchestrator of this BlogBurst for the only Conservative in the race is Rick Moran. Rick says:
But Thompson desperately needs to win in South Carolina in order to continue to be a viable candidate. And there are several factors at play in the Palmetto State that makes a Thompson win a realistic goal:
1. Romney has dropped out of the running in SC, having pulled his ads and is transferring staff in order to ambush John McCain in Michigan.
2. That leaves only three candidates with a realistic shot at winning in SC; Huckabee, McCain, and Thompson. Amazingly, none of the three candidates will have an overwhelming advantage when it comes to financing. This levels the playing field considerably.
3. SC voters have made it clear that opposition to illegal immigration is one of the top issues in the state. Looking at the three candidates above, who do you think has the most consistent, conservative record on immigration?
4. Outside factors may play a role in the dynamics of the race. McCain may very well be grievously wounded by a Romney win in Michigan – a state he won in 2000. There would be little time for McCain to right himself following a loss there what with the SC primary 4 days later.
In short, a Thompson win in SC is not only possible but within reach – if Fred has the money for media buys to get his message to the people. – Right Wing Nuthouse
Fred Head type Bloggers such as myself have been hitting you, our readers, rather hard lately for donations. We have to. We believe in this candidate and are convinced that he is the right man at the right time. We need that victory in South Carolina and Fred needs your help in pulling it off.
The campaign has set a fund-raising goal of $540,000 by tomorrow to fund his ad campaign in South Carolina. As of this morning they had raised $420,000 of that amount. He only needs another $120,000 to fund his ads through the South Carolina primary. This BlogBurst raised $251,000 in two days. We can do this. It is only half as much.
Fred isn’t asking you to contribute the $2,300 max. He’s asking for the $25, $50, $75, and $100 contributions. It is us little guys that this man represents and it is the little contributions that make the biggest difference. Please give what you can so that Fred can win South Carolina.
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