John Edwards - Baron Down On The Competition
Mon, 01/08/2007 - 2:27pm
Last night, January 7th, Fred Baron threw a fundraiser for Democratic Presidential nominee John Edwards at his home in Dallas. Fred Baron was the Finance Chair for John Edwards' in the 2004 elections for President and will be again during his race this go-round. Not only is Baron a dedicated fundraiser for the Democratic party, but he is also an expert political strategist who has just purchased a home in North Carolina to better assist Edwards' in his battle.
The evening was filled with wine, dinner, and talk of the plans for the 08' Presidential campaign! The fundraising pace for Edwards currently exceeds the rate he carried in 2004 in a noticeable way. Campaign staff during the event commented that fundraising goals are continually exceeded in a big way at each event. Even the turn-out was very impressive, showing that Texas Democrats are ready to support Edwards straight into the White House.
Following an introduction from Baron, John Edwards stood to speak to a full room over a candlelight dinner. Edwards told the crowd that he was "not running to be a nominee, but to become the next President of the United States." Edwards discussed his plan for universal health care and told the audience of how he sold his SUV due to his concern over global warming. Edwards wants the nation to think about an America for right now as well as the future.
The driving issue for the night was his genuine concern for our country's future. Edwards feels that America is the world's only superpower, and that the current administration's foreign policy has damaged international perception of the United States. The United States must return to that role as leader of the free world - both moral and otherwise - and that cannot be done by brute force. Not an individual in the room was disinterested in what the Senator had to say and envisioned.
John Edwards' campaign is already in full swing, and anyone possessed of political savvy will mention his name right along with all other top contenders. If the Baron event is any indicator of the coming cycle, Texas will turn out big for John Edwards.
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Anti-Baron bloggers
By John McClelland
Mon, 01/08/2007 - 3:19pm
The problem with this is that many in the "Texroots" are not the most comfortable around Fred Baron, and in fact have gone great lengths to discredit him because of his support of Edwards, and his lack of support for in-state candidates. I don't share that sentiment, but many do.
Many will do whatever it is in their blogging power to continue the tirade, and it may have some effect on Edwards votes in the Texas primary. What effect, if any, we can not be sure of at this point.
Thanks to Mr. Baron
By Angela Brewer
Mon, 01/08/2007 - 3:43pm
I am not really sure what any member of the Democratic Party could have against Fred Baron. While grassroots organizing is important to the Party and to candidates, nothing is as important as being able to pay for the required components of a modern campaign. Fred Baron puts his money where his mouth is and is responsible for countless candidates' ability to pay their bills, including the state Party.
I am thrilled we have supporters who are willing and able to financially support the mission of the Texas Democrats.
Argh
By Josh Berthume
Mon, 01/08/2007 - 4:10pm
It is worth saying that the Texas Democratic Trust pays for state party staffers. Which is most definitely not nothing.
Baron as a Donor
By dturnier
Tue, 01/09/2007 - 5:08pm
Fred Baron is a large contributor to the Texas Democratic Party. I personally think it’s a great way to spend his money. I would rather him give it to Democrats than someone else, although if you really start showing me some pictures of starving children you could change my mind.
The Democratic Party is not use to major donors. If someone gave this amount of money to the Republican Party they would be standing behind at least five other donors for attention. Isn't it a shame we are having such a hard time getting use to a major contributor?
I have not seen any evidence of wheeling and dealing in exchange for his contributions other than speculation. I have been called naive, but I have also been called a skeptic. I have researched the numbers. No one is getting rich anywhere in the Democratic Party, unless they started that way, except maybe one or two consultants who are mostly paid by candidates.
I say, we may not be able to measure the effectiveness or agree on what his contribution is doing, but I doubt it is doing the Democrats any harm.
Let him give us his money in peace.