Big Names, Big Money

Today, James Carville, the Ragin' Cajun, will be helping Harry Mitchell out at a local fundraiser. The Phoenix Business Journal is also reporting now that John Kerry has been supporting Harry in campaign e-mailings. Dan Quayle will be hosting a June 24 fundraiser for J.D. Hayworth and Mrs. Laura Bush will be in Scottsdale on June 16 to host a $500 per person fundraiser.

It's good to see so many national names and so much attention to come to this race. I have no doubt Harry Mitchell will be able to keep up with J.D.'s fundraising. Of course, the GOP will always out-spend, especially in this district and who knows how much money the NRCC will dump into this race. If it is anything like CA-50, then we can expect a lot of support for J.D. nationally.

It works both ways, though. I think Harry will be able to raise a lot of money here locally, but I am worried about the general lack of interest about this race in the national liberal blogosphere. This is a serious pick-up opportunity and just one step towards making Arizona blue.