There’s an interesting post at Open Left discussing EMILY’s List’s efforts to help get Joan Fitz-Gerald nominated as the Democratic candidate for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District. The 2nd is a safe Dem seat. Ideally, there shouldn’t be any messaging that Jared Polis, one of Joan’s competitors for the seat, is anything short of a solid Democratic vote. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case.
EMILY’s List didn’t have a good rate of success in getting Democrats elected in 2006, a year in which there was a Democratic wave across the country. 11% in House races two years ago is ridiculous, especially when the group takes donations and spends them in support of candidates. As such, it appears that some donors are starting to wonder if EMILY’s List is worthy of their money.
I’m a Polis supporter, so my thoughts are this: if EMILY’s List is lying about Joan’s opponent, donors should make their funds directly available to the candidate they feel exemplifies their interests. If that’s Joan, fine. If it’s not, that’s the way it goes. I have chosen this election cycle to donate directly to campaigns, due somewhat to situations like this around the country.
