what makes you assume im a kid? I see you make a living out of assumptions. College is available for those of almost any age. As for closing down schools for m=homeless thats just silly, I say close down the churches and make those shelters,or they can pay taxes.

Right, school! We should close those down and make them homeless shelters instead. And BTW, I like how you are just a kid in school but you're experienced enough to know that you "don't have to spend money" on sign for a campaign. Thanks for telling these professionals about the right way to conduct a campaign, what would we do without your valuable perspective?

I actually have internet access from my school, but its nice to see such an assuming person as usual in these boards. You dont HAVE to spend money on signs but since its what all the kids are doing these days I guess you have too? Why make a change? same ole song and dance. What would jesus say? ;)

Is your homeless friend also happy that you are paying money for an internet connection instead of giving it to him? Seriously, get some perspective. Raising money for political campaigns is how people get elected, once elected they make policies that have the potential to help your homeless friends more than your internet whining.

all this talk about raising money to spend on signs makes my homeless friend happy.

Teddy: Thank you for your comment. Edwards has definitely spent more cash on this race than all of his republican opponents combined. The adults in the primary have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars setting up signs, airing radio and television ads, sending out thousands of direct mail pieces, hiring staff, opening offices, etc. You can look out your window and see where and how the republicans have spent their money. Where exactly has Edward's money gone? *cue the chirping crickets* Edwards has been throwing his special interest cash out the window of his pac funded chartered jets for years. If he willfully throws his supporter's money down the toilet like this, then how can we honestly expect him to stand up to the blatant wasteful spending of obama and pelosi?

Hey ben. Thanks for the comment. You're right...flores has raised lots of cash outside the district. That's a good thing! It shows that he has the financial connections to raise enough money to beat the hell out of Chet in November.

Ok Richard, or should I call you Flores. Think what you want, it's the internet. BUt I'm not dave or rob and haven't met either personally, nor do I work for either. My bud's at work and I have been hoping for a republican to take this seat for a while, and honestly, this is the forst election that people realy think there's a chance to unseat Chet. We have vialble exciting contenders, except flores. Say what you will, the man is more of the same and quite boring. Oh, and I love how you didn't address my point-- the people giving him money are outside the district. So who's interest will he represent? It's always easier to talk mean to the messenger and ignore the message.

Hmm...well said 'Ben' and 'Michael', or should I call you 'Rob' and 'Dave?' Flores will get the nomination. I hope you'll back him once he wins.

Ben is right ... Republicans have tried running someone with money who just moved to the district before ... his name was Van Taylor, and he lost by 18 points. We need a candidate who is truly one of us in this district. Flores will probably finish 3rd or 4th on March 2.

Republicans are making a mistake if we put Flores up against Chet. I'd rather have a candidate who is getting hundrends of 20$ donations than Flores, because it shows that voters are excited enough to give money! You just can't get excited about an out-of-town businessman with lot's of money. Whose interests will Flores represent if the people in this district aren't the ones donating to his campaign? Chet has everyone out-gunned with money, but the mood around me shows him to be vulerable. Whoever the republicans pick, we're all going to join forces and bring everything we can against Chet. Flores is right that this race will draw national attention and money, but he's wrong to think he's the candidate to lead it. I don't know anyone who is leaning towards Flores in the primary, he's just unappealing and shallow. And frankly, there are rumors flying around about business connections he's had with some dubious democratic characters.

Congressman Edwards has already spent more than all of the Republican candidates involved in the primary combined; all five Republican primary candidates have spent a total $268,481 during the current election cycle while Edwards has spent $308,832.