(H/t Taking Down Words) Democratic candidate to represent Indiana’s Third District, Dr. Tom Hayhurst has made the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “Emerging Races” list. The list consists of about 25 Democratic candidates “who have taken traditionally non-competitive districts and, through the strength of their campaigns, put themselves in a position to win in November.” The DCCC’s entry on Dr. Hayhurst is here.
Maureen Groppe has a story in the Indianapolis Star that mentions that the national Republican party has seen a need to fund Mark Souder’s campaign against Hayhurst. According to Ms. Groppe’s report:
The party could be worried about the fact that Hayhurst is outspending Souder. Hayhurst, a first-time congressional candidate and member of the Fort Wayne City Council, reported spending $320,000 on advertising. Souder reported spending about $60,000.
Another Star report that gives the breakdown of money raised, spent, and in the bank, summarizes IN-03 as follows:
3rd District
• Rep. Mark Souder, R-Fort Wayne: $299,193 raised; $222,712 spent; $111,365 in the bank as of Sept. 30.
• Democrat Thomas Hayhurst, Fort Wayne: $592,494 raised; $500,932 spent; $91,562 in the bank as of Sept. 30.
That is very good news. Souder has changed the tone of his campaign. He’s not as harsh on Hayhurst. I think Hayhurst comes off like a decent fellow. Someone you can trust and Souder’s earlier campaign advertisements were very nasty and kind of weird. I think Hayhurst has a chance. Who knows maybe we’ll send 4 to Washington.