Quarterly fundraising numbers have started coming out today and results for Democrats are mixed. I was 
really depressed to see Tester get stomped by the corporate Dem and by Montana’s crooked senator, Conrad Burns. Sherrod Brown and Paul Hackett together did about as well as DeWine in Ohio and McCaskill was almost even with Talent in Missouri. But locally the news was a lot better. California’s brightest hope, Francine Busby down in San Diego County, slaughtered all the Republicans in this “red” district that Randy “Duke” Cunningham so recently disgraced. Judging by the fundraising results, it looks like people down there are going around humming The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”
Francine, who set the grassroots on fire in 2004, is facing a gaggle of right-wing nutcases in a primary in April. She has the most money on hand; she’s raised the most money overall; and in the last quarter she brought in $271,208. Whackidoodle extremist Howard Kaloogian brought in $142,356. http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2601/1108/320/wonderwoman3.jpgRecently defeated former Congressman Brain Bilbray (from a neighboring district) brought in $5,420. And Bill Morrow is reporting $212,827. What makes it all the more stupendous is that 93% of Francine’s money came from inside the district, mostly in small donations, not from PACs (although Jim Dean told me last week that DFA is about to endorse her and ask people to contribute to her campaign). She was also endorsed by MoveOn.org, which I’m, sure is going to mean more grassroots help and financing.
All Francine’s hard work in 2004 is paying off now. This one looks like it could be a big win for the good guys. Please consider going to the DWT ACT BLUE Page and making a contribution to Francine’s campaign. Even a small donation, like $10 or $20, is an awesome help. And think how great you’ll feel in April when she wins– with your help!
