Mayor Bloomberg is back.<\/p>\n
Politico reports<\/a>:<\/p>\n “Everytown for Gun Safety<\/a>, the pro-gun control group founded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg<\/a>, is rolling out a $5 million digital ad campaign targeting 15 House races, as the group continues heavy investment in the midterm elections … The group is also going after seven open, Republican-controlled seats representing districts that include suburbs in metro areas from Seattle to New York City …”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Who are they targeting?\u00a0 According to Slate<\/a>:<\/p>\n “… All 15 of its targets are on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee\u2019s \u201cRed to Blue\u201d list<\/a>, districts with strong Democratic candidates with potential to defeat the incumbent Republican or keep their seats in a contentious race …”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n That gives us this list:<\/p>\n A few thoughts:<\/p>\n First, this isn’t a grassroots effort.\u00a0 It’s just Mayor Mike funneling his cash through Everytown.\u00a0 More astroturf.<\/p>\n Second, this is just plain lazy.\u00a0 I know from experience that surveying candidates and trying to figure out where to put resources is a big effort that takes a long prep time.\u00a0 Everytown clearly didn’t do any of that if they admit to using DCC’s list.<\/p>\n\n