Politico: GOP ranks no match for Democrats' legions

[Omaha Steve]

http://dyn.politico.com/printstory.cfm?uuid=8B3D2230-3048-5C12-00C1CA3D6461FE67

By: Jonathan Martin
October 11, 2007 01:50 PM EST

It’s a well-told tale that Republican presidential hopefuls are lagging far behind Democrats in poll performance, money raised and enthusiasm generated at this point in the presidential cycle.

But there is another yawning disparity that some veteran GOP operatives say is cause for concern. The latest source of Republican heartburn: The size and scope of Democratic field organizations in Iowa and New Hampshire dwarf the on-the-ground operations of Republicans.

This David vs. Goliath staffing mismatch is yet another sign of trouble for Republicans in the general election, said a veteran Republican strategist in Iowa, as it reflects sagging spirits among hard-core GOP activists.

“That’s a function of several things — their race is more interesting, their field is perhaps stronger, they have far more resources and, yes, the number of staff and HQs also adds to their turnout,” said the strategist, who requested anonymity to speak frankly about his party. “Plus, Republicans are in a funk, a general bad mood. It’s a harbinger of tough things to come in 2008 for our down-ballot races.

will have more volunteers, more passion.”Representatives for Democratic Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) and Barack Obama (Ill.) are cagey about the precise number of boots on the ground they have in the early states, but it’s widely thought to be at least five times what the Republicans have.

And even beyond the Democrats’ well-financed top two candidates, the contrast is stark. Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards has more than 100 staffers in Iowa, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has over 70 and Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd has 60.

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[ShortnFiery]

1. politico.com

politico.com :thumbsdown:

IMO, consider the source ... don't let us get too overconfident.

[ClassWarrior]

2. That's my first thought - don't let the whore media make us complacent.

We need to fight TWICE as hard when we see stories like this from the Corporate Media.

NGU.

[Bitwit1234]

3. Most of the groups are volunteers so what does that tell you

the republicans should be in a tizzy. MORE AND MORE people in this country have finally woken up and can see the disaster bush and his henchmen have caused.