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"We routinely see very well-moneyed campaigns lose." We see it every so often, but I really don't think we see it often, and we don't see the very well moneyed
by s73v3r_ 8y ago
"We routinely see very well-moneyed campaigns lose."
We see it every so often, but I really don't think we see it often, and we don't see the very well moneyed campaign lose to a campaign run on a shoestring.
- smsm42 8y agoWhat's "often" however? I think it happens often enough to doubt direct link between dollars and votes, at least absent hard data proving it.
- s73v3r_ 8y agoThe better moneyed campaign wins over 90% of the time. There is no doubt.
- smsm42 8y agoI notice a curious lack of any reference to this claim. While looking for it, I would advise to look for those that make specific distinction between "better moneyed campaigns always win" and "more attractive campaigns attract more money". If you find any good research on casual link between money invested (beyond aforementioned minimum) and 90% guaranteed winning, please do share it. Please note the statement "there is no doubt" does not qualify as good research.