This blog is mostly about research but I decided to interrupt the regularly scheduled program to weigh in on the DCCC “blacklist” of consultants who help candidates running in primaries against Democratic Caucus members. …
I did immediately wonder, however, whether anyone really thinks depriving insurgent candidates of establishment consultants hampers their chances. While smart and with abundant technical skills, consultants are generally not well-prepared to assist insurgent revolts.
Still, my firm did help some insurgents historically (and in most cycles we were not a Committee favorite). So here, free of charge, are some questions insurgents should answer for themselves in assessing and planning strategy. These questions should serve as a guide as well for incumbents in assessing their vulnerabilities. CONT.
Diane Feldman