Darcy is One of Us. So it's nice to start my Friday with this bit of excellent news, which must mean even more to her since the destruction of her home in a fire. Way to go, netroots! HA

Burner kicks Reichert’s ass in July
by Goldy, 08/07/2008, 9:49 PM
Darcy Burner and Dave Reichert released their July fundraising totals today in advance of WA’s August 19 primary, and as reported by Postman (or maybe Emily Heffter, I’m kinda confused) it wasn’t even close.

Rep. Dave Reichert, the two-term Republican incumbent, raised $115,474 during July, compiling $929,113 in cash on hand.

Democratic challenger Darcy Burner raised more — $350,837– during July, and reported having almost $1.5 million in the bank. [...] Burner has been outpacing Reichert in fundraising throughout the campaign, but she’s also been spending more.

“Burner raised more” …? Talk about an understatement. She raised over three times more. And while yeah, sure, Burner’s numbers were pumped up by the incredible outpouring of affection and support in the wake of the fire that claimed her home, her cat and all her belongings, Reichert’s numbers are truly pathetic, barely covering his $100K in expenses for the month.

And as to Postman’s (Heffter’s?) assertion that Burner’s “also spending more,” um… no she hasn’t. So far both campaigns have spent about a million dollars over the cycle, with Reichert actually outspending Burner by a few thousand dollars.

Running for office is hard work, and it’s beginning to look like Reichert just isn’t up to the task. For example, Reichert relied on PAC money to make up over 55% of his anemic July total, whereas Burner only raised 5% from PACs. That kind of disparity tells you a lot about both candidate’s work ethic, and their allegiances.

If we are to have any hope at all of ever regaining control in the Village Court that has come to replace constitutional democracy in our sad, former Republic, it's going to be done like this. Small contributions from lots of people and candidates who "get it." Darcy is one such, and I'm very glad it looks like she's got a real chance to kick ass this fall. You go grrl!