Question: If Lieberman runs out of money will he have to drop out?

[romantico]

I've been hearing this lately that if he runs out of money he'll be forced to drop out. I don't understand this if true. Can someone either explain or clarify? Thanks!

[warrens]

1. Not forced, but tough to advertise with no cash

It gets real expensive around election time. And he has little time to raise any funds.

[Freedom_Aflaim]

2. isnt that true of any candidate?

money is the fuel of any campaign.

[whistle]

3. In the next video interview with Lieberman, watch his eyes

[stopbush]

4. "If not nominated, I will run. If not elected, I will serve.

"If I run out of money, I'll go on a spending spree!"

You've got to get inside Joe's head to see how it all works.

[romantico]

6. Like I said, this is what I heard on a local CT.radio show

They said he needs something like 700 grand a week to keep going til November.I also heard that Clinton can decide to release the money to him or not. I don't get that at all.

[calico1]

11. What money?

Is this the money he had leftover? And why would Clinton be the one deciding?
:shrug:

[napi21]

5. No, he can stay on the ballot, but with no $$, no ads, no supporters!

All the messages out to the public would be against him and in favor of his opponent, and he'd havee no $$ to deny anthing! It's just as effective as dropping out!

I also think, if he sees his numbers tanking and a possible double digit loss, I think he'll drop out just to save face.

[Swamp Rat]

7. Richard Mellon Scaife will help him.

Bet on it.

[The_Casual_Observer]

8. It's been predicted that he won't last much past mid September

We will then be treated to the old bromides in his "goodby speech" : "We have succeeded in getting our message across and that's all that really matters"

[Tom Joad]

9. Lieberman will not run out of money. Support Israel policies, have

access to cash. Oppose Israel policies? (as if any politician would) your opponent will not run of money.

[calico1]

10. Unfortunately I don't think he will run out.

His Rethug backers will keep the money coming.

[RaleighNCDUer]

12. Between AIPAC and his corporate sponsors, I don't think that

will even be an issue. There are other sources than the DNC.