I just got an email from the Kilgore campaign that has a “preview” of a new 30-second TV ad. (No, in the preview, Kilgore doesn’t speak.) But if I want to see the entire ad, I need to donate to the campaign. That’s an approach I hadn’t seen before.
Gee, if I don’t contribute does that mean I won’t see it on my TV? And does it mean I need to pay to hear him speak?
Maybe. I notice that all the events on the Kilgore web site are fundraisers, as in “don’t come unless you write a check.” Kaine, on the other hand, gets coverage today for his town hall meetings, which unlike GWB’s staged events, apparently anyone can come to and ask questions.
There may be a lack of substance to both campaigns, but at least Kaine is willing to be grilled by the public.
I’m awaiting a call back from the Kilgore campign to let me know of any planned, free town hall meeting-type events. I’ll let you know where and when they are.