Russ Carnahan Flinches, Admits He's In Deep Trouble

Russ Carnahan just sent out a desperate plea for money.

In a D+7 district, Carnahan knows he's in deep trouble. But don't take my word for it.  Take his.

From: "Russ Carnahan " <Russ@russcarnahan.com>
Date: October 11, 2010 9:35:42 AM CDT
To:
Subject: I’m not kidding
Reply-To: Russ@russcarnahan.com

We have 22 days left till the election and this race is heating up.

Ed Martin has put out his unofficial third quarter fundraising numbers – he raised over $400,000 this past quarter and has raised $1.2 million so far in this campaign provoking the National Republican committee to promote him to “young gun” status.

It seems that the tea party movement has coalesced around Ed Martin and a small but dedicated group of right wing ideologues are propping him up. While Ed Martin has been busy energizing the radical right, I have been fighting to improve the lives and opportunities for the constituents of the Missouri 3rd...

Believe it or not, this race is coming down to the wire. I don’t need to tell you what is at stake in this election --- I need you to join me now and take a stand.

Get that?  Believe it or not, this race is coming down to the wire.  It's an interesting way to characterize a district that isn't listed on any of the 87 House districts supposedy in the toss-up category.

Believe it or not?   It's almost as if Russ is saying, no one would believe that a Dem+7 district held by Dick Gephardt would be at danger when a Carnahan was running.  But it is true, and as we've reported before, Russ's internals have him scared, which is why he's planning for his post-Congressional career.

I will take issue with the idea that Ed Martin is energizing the radical right.  What's happened is that Russ Carnahan has energized formerly uninvolved people to get involved in politics for the sole purpose of throwing him out of office and educating our fellow citizens on the dangers of arrogant, out-of-touch, politicians taking their votes for granted.

I'm glad that Russ at least is now admitting he has a problem.  That's the first step.  Step 2 is to turn his problem into a reality.  Let's take the opportunity November 2 to evict Missouri's laziest Congressman. 

Comments

[Tom63010]

You and others keep referring to this as Dick Gephardt's seat. This seat has been occupied by a Democrat for 60 years! Last Republican served the 78th-80th Congress. Representative William C. Cole served from January 3, 1943 - January 3, 1949.

www.edmartinforcongress.com

[Greg Zotta]

Have any of you seen a Russ Carnahan campaign sign? I guess not being they are $10 a pop. I have seen only one and it says, “Russ delivers for us.” What has Russ delivered? Russ has voted for all of the Obama agenda, Obamacare, the Stimulus, Cap and Trade etc. In doing so, I guess you could say Russ has delivered. The only thing is, he’s delivered Higher Taxes, More Regulation, and Higher Unemployment and if the Statists get their way Higher Energy Costs. Quite an accomplishment!
Greg Zotta
Republican Candidate for MO Senate 22

[Gene Hutchins]

Ed Martin is making gains because he is a viable alternative;
1.he opposes senseless spending;
2. he will read a bill before voting on it;
3. he oppose earmarks;
4. he has common sense
5. Want less government is out life.

[Tom]

I just stumbled on this site and I'm not sure if it's a unabashedly conservative site, or it's just this article and posters. But I'd hate to hear the sour grapes from all of you guys now that Ed is challenging the results.