Well, let’s check the math:
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Giving your own campaign $1.34 million to buy a congressional seat, including $375,000 this quarter.
Eldridge (D) raised $396k and self-funded $375,000 in Q2, per campaign. Gibson (R) raised $819k, campaign says. #ny19 @politicopro
— Elizabeth Titus (@emtitus) July 15, 2014
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Investing millions into local companies to fabricate a reputation as a job creator:
Soon after, Eldridge set up a venture capital firm, Hudson River Ventures, that has provided millions in loans and equity lines to local companies. And now the first-time candidate, who’s running his first business, is touting the jobs he’s created in the blue-collar district. (Politico)
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A campaign manager-less campaign losing by 35 points in internal polls.