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Originally Posted by David Kirkham
I haven't even dipped my toe into the pool--but I am looking at the water.
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David, you're a nice guy and your heart certainly is in the right place. That said, you need to keep in mind that your opponent is in his sixth term, runs a political machine, and is very well connected both politically and financially. A serious senatorial campaign is mucho expensive -- with most of that coming out of your own pocket. Coming out of "nowhere" politically (meaning, not being a congressman, or a state representative, or the attorney general, or hometown mayor, dog catcher...) and stealing the brass ring is not often done. Sometimes, but not often. The traditional method is to establish an "exploratory committee," which is also more expensive than you might think, and see if you can garner support from people that can bring in the large voting blocks. That will require promises, some of which you might not want to make.
Then putting together your team, and paying them, is a whole 'nuther story. It's a very dirty game, and most of the successful ones generally don't play by the rules.
