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Re: More out-of-state money on its way

Gosh — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:40:12 -0400

Hayes' own peers in a Republican controlled Congress voted him spineless. I'm sure he's well liked and respected somewhere, but I think it's the Exxon boardroom, not the 8th District.

Re: More out-of-state money on its way

FFC1304 — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:33:14 -0400

Robin Hayes is WELL LIKED and WELL RESPECTED in his district! He is a voice of reason from an opposition controlled state!

THANKs, Robin Hayes, for being the humble leader that you are! We know that you certainly didnt need to do it 'for the money' like so many of the others.

More out-of-state money on its way

ryanteaguebeckwith — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:14:49 -0400

Even more out-of-state money is headed here.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee plans to spend $1.6 million to attack U.S. Rep. Robin Hayes, according to the liberal blog Talking Points Memo.

The ads would be designed to boost schoolteacher Larry Kissell's chances in a rematch.

The Cook Political Report ranks the race as a "Toss Up" and Hayes took the unusual step of attacking Kissell in a TV ad in mid-June.

The outside money could even the money playing field. According to the Federal Election Commission, Kissell had $231,583 in cash on hand at the end of June, while Hayes had $1.2 million.

But the real winners may be North Carolina TV stations.

Already, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is committing $6 million, the Democratic National Committee is raising money for the N.C. Democratic Party to use, and the Republican Governors Association is talking about spending here.