Okay, like some of the other blogs, I’ve decided that I’m gonna start bugging you guys every week to donate to the Kerry campaign. Bush’s ability to outspend Kerry is already starting to show its effect :

If Massachusetts Senator John Kerry were the Democratic party’s candidate and George W. Bush were the Republican Party’s candidate, who would you be more likely to vote for?

Ruy Teixeira has a good post about the silver linings to be found in this poll, but the results of the question above are clear : Bush’s ability to outspend Kerry can change public opinion.

Look at the ad to the right. With Bush ahead by more than $100 million, he’s got the funds to define Kerry in the eyes of the public in a way that could cripple our chances of winning back the White House. The one-two punch of Bush’s bully pulpit and his near-endless supply of cash could prove to be a knockout if Kerry doesn’t have enough money to even respond to the charges leveled by Bush.

The facts are already on our side, but the money isn’t. I know the economy is shitty right now, but if you can spare any money it would help. If you can, please click here (or on the ad) to donate.