Based on the latest gathered data, Rusher seems to be the only candidate who has gained the 20 necessary donors to qualify for federal funding. She has raised $55,200 from 26 individual donations and no PAC donations. The Eagles campaign has raised more money, $73,926, but has only received 10 individual donations because most of the campaign’s funds come from PAC bundled donations. The PACs that have contributed to the Eagles campaign include the Environmental Club, the Entrepreneurship Club, the Government Club, The Independent, Model UN, and 6 other PACs. The Rusher campaign last reported having only 1 individual donor and $2,300 in funding. These figures are possibly outdated, however, and the Daily Dish will investigate this further.
These reporters feel that the campaigns need to raise more money in order to advertise effectively. Newspaper and TV ads cost a lot, and without greater funds, the candidates will not be able to get their messages out. Additionally, by aggressively raising funds from citizens and voters, the candidates appear more viable and more serious about the presidential job. They will get their names out in the public eye and possibly sway voters. There seems to be many large bases on untapped donations and untapped support, such as many teachers and large groups of students – especially St. Albans seniors.
If the donations are any way of gauging how the voters will vote on Election Day, it seems that Rusher may currently have the upper hand because she has the most individual supporters and therefore has the broadest base.
The Daily Dish would like to remind voters that voter registration closes at noon on Monday, May 19th. If you would like to vote in the election, you must contact Ms. Grazette or one of the campaign teams by then.
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