Raising money as a candidate is the toughest job they do... [View All]

It's not easy calling people and asking them for money, especially those you do not even know...

However, doing that task proves to people, especially those who track candidates fund-raising ability's, that you are confident in your program, able to persuade donations and also show that you are not afraid to ask for what you want...

Raising money sucks, I have done it several times for me as well as other candidates...

People also want to see where your money comes from...

If you are only getting cash from friends and relatives, that show other potential donors that you can't break out into the world outside of your small circle of Friends and relatives...

In other words, people who "invest" in a campaign want to see if you have wide appeal, can tap into the public at large...

I know it sucks that we have to raise money, and I want to reiterate that it ain't fun...

But it is a part of modern campaigns and so yes, money and the size of your pile of cash truly does matter...