The mailer and newspaper ad both call Bradbury “a very wealthy liberal judge” and note that he funded his own campaign for the high court two years ago. However, this time around, both candidates are accepting campaign contributions, and Burdick has a substantial fundraising edge. Bradbury has raised $59,789, according to his campaign finance report, including $32,600 of his own money, with the rest coming mostly from individuals. Burdick has raised $80,378, according to his report, including contributions from individuals, law firms and PACs/Betsy Russell, Eye On Boise. More here.

Question: Do you suppose this race is so close that those who are backing Burdick are desperate to taint Bradbury? Or is this simply a precautionery attack?