CT-SEN: Rob Simmons Sends Out Fundraising Email On 9/11

by: tparty

Fri Sep 11, 2009 at 17:47:50 PM EDT

While many Republicans around the state spent this somber anniversary kicking up their heels at tea parties (see the above display in Hartford this morning), others decided to spend it asking their teabagger base for money:

From: "Jim Barnett, Simmons for Senate" (info@joinrobsimmons.com)
Date: September 11, 2009 4:38:41 PM EDT
To: XXX
Subject: New Poll: Rob Up 10

Dear XXX,

As you head out for the weekend, I wanted to share a piece of great news. Rob has expanded his lead over Senator Dodd and now leads by 10 points -- 49 to 39 percent.

Today's Rasmussen poll also shows Rob as the only candidate with positive ratings from Connecticut voters, with a favorable/unfavorable rating of 53/32 percent.

Though this result is excellent news, there's only one poll that matters: the one on Election Day. Expect Senator Dodd to double down in a bid to save his job at any cost.

Will you keep the heat on Senator Dodd by making a contribution of $100, $50, or any amount you can afford today?

Your support will keep our campaign moving in the right direction, and serve as a tremendous vote of confidence in our next Senator, Rob Simmons.

Sincerely,

Jim Barnett
Campaign Manager
Simmons for Senate

P.S. Just 19 days remain before the crucial September 30th fundraising deadline. A strong finish will again confirm that Senator Dodd has lost the confidence of voters in Connecticut, and needs to go.

Paid for by Simmons for Senate

Dear Former Congressman Simmons,

I know you've been feeling the urgent need to capitalize on every single opportunity to keep up with your well-funded GOP primary opponents. I know you're worried about the warchest of Peter Schiff, who has just surpassed $1 million raised and is set to officially announce his candidacy next week. And about Ambassador Tom Foley, who raised money at a faster rate than you last quarter and is now trying to increase his profile nationally. And about Sam Caligiuri, who has a greater claim on the GOP base, and had the sense to honor the day with only a fittingly solemn statement.

But sending a fundraising email about the constantly Republican-leaning Rasmussen polling this race for the first time and showing you with the same lead you've had for months more than a year before election day... and doing it on the anniversary of 9/11?

Really?

Maybe you should have just gone for the Full Rudy and made the hard ask for $9.11.