Cheryl Hudspeth writes on DKos and to Rachel Maddow

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http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2010/9/30/906740/-Kansas-02,-Speaking-Not-Just-for-Myself

First, on the lack of support from the DCCC.

"It’s simple. I am one of 171 Democratic candidates challenging Republican incumbents for a seat in the US House of Representatives. The DCCC may have good intentions, and I realize resources are tight, but the DCCC is only supporting 29 of those 171 with their Red to Blue program. So I de-lurked to deliver a simple message: Every one of these candidates, not just me, deserve the support of Democrats everywhere."

then on lack of support from the liberal media

"Dear Rachel,

On September 20th, you said, "When a political candidate comes from outside mainstream politics, and that candidate gets nominated to represent a major party, and part of that candidate appeal is that they come from outside mainstream politics, there is now a well established process of making that candidate over, suddenly, to make that candidate seem more 'mainstreamy' for the general election."

And, MSNBC gives them endless coverage. And their campaigns raise a million bucks overnight and in come the pros from Dover to run the machine, that gets them more air time.

So, what happens when a Democratic candidate from outside the established mainstream wins the primary? Zip.

We beg for press coverage, campaign dollars, and volunteers. The national and state party asks us how much money we've got to help them while they raise funds in our districts for other candidates. No pros, no press, no $$$."

The media is spreading the message that Republicans like O'Donnell and Angle are viable because the voters are tired of incumbent and want representation from ordinary people.

Yet the same story does not seem to apply when the Democratic candidates are outside the mainstream. Apparently the public only likes these candidates when they are financed by big money.