Reply #52: The main objection I'm hearing is about the money.

[Merlin]

It's about fundraising. That's all it is.

Hoeffel supporters don't really believe they have a serious challenger on their hands. At least, that's what I'm hearing. Everybody is saying he'll beat Crystle hands down.

So it's about the money. Period.

If that's all it is, relax!

A contested primary is good for name recognition. Joe Hoeffel has virtually no name recognition across the state. He and Crystle are starting from practically the same level in that regard. The primary fight will force the winner's campaign to get into gear all across the state. It will familiarize news media all across the state with them and their positions.

Contested primaries can be a very good thing.

As for the money, don't worry about it. If the contender for Specter's seat has any chance at all against that single-bullet son-of-a-bitch, the money will be there. Believe me. It'll be there.