A FB-reading Republican insider gives us the scoop:
The primary reason he should be concerned right now is the low fundraising numbers from the three primary candidates. Williams, Williams, and Shapiro did not have high numbers in the last reporting. Elizabeth Ames Jones hasn’t really tried to raise money yet. The state candidates, who are used raising money in large chunks, are going to find it is hard to raise federal dollars. When Dewhurst enters the race, as everyone expects, he will be able to self-fund with his millions of personal dough.
Bill White is also trying to get creative w/ fundraising. He is seeking a FEC advisory opinion asking if he can aggregate the $2,400/person limit for the five potential races the next senate candidate will run. (Primary, run-off, special election, special run-off, general). This would allow him to go to fewer donors who have large pockets (see, trial lawyers).
