Fulcher Wants $$$ To Appear Serious

Idaho Senate Majority Caucus Chairman Russ Fulcher is asking supporters to make his challenge to GOP Gov. Butch Otter look like a serious threat come late January. Fulcher, R-Meridian, wrote supporters Friday, saying his year-end Sunshine Report “will be an important indicator of the level of Conservative grassroots support throughout the state for my campaign. By making a donation today, you commit to stand with me as I fight to resist federal control, put Idaho on the right track, and help our economy grow”/ Dan Popkey , Idaho Statesman. More here.

Question: Isn’t begging for campaign funding to prove you’re a serious statewide candidate somewhat self-defeating?