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July 22, 2011

How Much is Campaign Fundraising Worth?

EAST HAMPTON, CT – Office seekers spend much of their “free” time fundraising these days, it seems, as the perpetual campaign continues. Millions of dollars are compiled to spend on glossy mailers, kitschy television ads, and those loathed weeds of autumn – lawn signs.

But how much is this maddening money chase really worth? New research suggests that it matters but not nearly as much as most people might think.

With many candidates working hard just to get noticed in the public eye, the process will undoubtedly continue in the months ahead. But as they keep shaking the money tree and the fundraising hauls grow in size, the value of each additional dollar will diminish.

Read the entire piece at CT News Junkie.

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