Rumors continue to abound (I have heard this through at least four individual sources, including three campaigns) that Chuck Smith, the first candidate to drop out from the 2nd District Republican nomination (and likely not the last), is contemplating re-entering the race. I wish I had a credible reason could possibly justify this decision. I like Chuck and I, like many others, think he’s a nice guy. But he ran once, got no traction. What changed from him leaving the race to make him believe he has a better chance now?
He demonstrated a proven failure to raise money, even while he was the only announced candidate in the race. He garnered little support in the grassroots or business community. And on hand funds?
At the end of the last filing period, 12/31/2009, Chuck had $717 in his bank account.
Put that number in perspective?
Glenn Nye: $852,210
Chuck Smith: $717
Result? Chuck didn’t even have half a percentage point as much as Glenn Nye.
If you know Chuck Smith, please encourage him to stay out of the race.