{"id":2035034,"date":"2023-09-17T05:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T09:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doug-burgum-allied-pac-reaches-15-million-in-spending-amid-failing-poll-numbers\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T05:12:28","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T09:12:28","slug":"doug-burgum-allied-pac-reaches-15-million-in-spending-amid-failing-poll-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doug-burgum-allied-pac-reaches-15-million-in-spending-amid-failing-poll-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Doug Burgum-aligned PAC spends $15M as poll numbers decline."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdoug-burgum-allied-pac-reaches-15-million-in-spending-amid-failing-poll-numbers%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035034&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Super \u2062PAC&#8217;s \u2062Expensive Gamble on Gov. Doug Burgum&#8217;s Presidential \u2064Campaign<\/h2>\n<p>A \u200csuper PAC dedicated to boosting Gov. Doug Burgum&#8217;s 2024 presidential campaign has been making some serious financial moves lately, despite the candidate&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/poll-republicans-like-their-governors-democrats-dont\/\" title=\"Poll: Republicans Like Their Governors. Democrats Don\u2019t.\">low poll numbers<\/a>. According to campaign finance disclosures, Burgum, a long-shot contender, \u2064has been polling at \u2064a mere 0% in national GOP primary polls,\u2064 while heavyweights like former \u2063President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis dominate the field.<\/p>\n<p>But that hasn&#8217;t deterred the \u200dBest \u2063of America PAC\u200c from spending over $15 \u2062million since July\u2063 to help Burgum gain \u2063traction on the national stage. Despite his minimal support among Republican voters and\u2062 lack of name recognition, the PAC is determined to give him a fighting \u2063chance.<\/p>\n<h3>A State-by-State Battle for the \u200bNomination<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;Voters, not anonymous\u2062 strategists, will ultimately \u2064decide the nominee,&#8221; said Lance Trover, a spokesperson for Burgum. &#8220;The nomination \u2064process is a state-by-state battle that begins in Iowa and New \u200dHampshire. In those key states, Burgum is either ahead or tied with other \u2064contenders like Pence, Christie, and Haley.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite a \u2062leg injury sustained before the first GOP debate, Burgum remains\u200b optimistic \u200babout his chances. He believes the race is still in \u2063its early stages and there&#8217;s plenty of \u200btime to gain momentum.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064Best of America PAC&#8217;s increased spending\u2063 follows a \u2062successful fundraising period, with $11\u2063 million raised between January and June. Other candidates in a similar\u2064 position \u200dto Burgum include Gov. Asa Hutchinson and conservative \u200cradio host Larry Elder.<\/p>\n<p>The PAC has allocated funds for \u200cvarious marketing strategies, including direct\u200d marketing, TV and\u200b radio\u200b advertising, and text marketing. Notable donors \u200bto the PAC\u2064 include \u200cformer Abbott Laboratories CEO Miles D. White, a \u2062mysterious LLC called\u2064 Farrington Rocket,\u2062 billionaire entrepreneur Gary Tharaldson, and \u200cventure capitalist Bob\u2064 Kagle.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Creating Momentum \u200band Inspiring\u2062 Supporters&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Republican political strategist Matt Kenney believes Burgum&#8217;s campaign is a genuine effort to inspire\u200b and gain momentum. Kenney acknowledges the challenges \u2062Burgum faces but believes he will use the available resources \u200cto his advantage.<\/p>\n<p>However, Kenney also predicts \u2064that Burgum will soon <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doug-burgum-allied-pac-reaches-15-million-in-spending-amid-failing-poll-numbers\/\" title=\"Doug Burgum-aligned PAC spends M as poll numbers decline.\">start feeling significant pressure<\/a> to drop out of the race. The response \u200dfrom \u200cRamaswamy&#8217;s presidential campaign was more\u2063 open-ended, suggesting\u2062 that Burgum should do \u2062what is best for him and his family.<\/p>\n<p>As for the upcoming second GOP debate, it \u2062remains uncertain whether Burgum will qualify to participate. The event is expected to feature heavyweights like DeSantis, Pence, Haley, \u200dScott, Ramaswamy, and Christie. Trump&#8217;s attendance is still undecided,\u2062 as he declined \u2062to participate in the first debate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from the Washington \u200bExaminer.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is \u2064the Best of America PAC&#8217;s strategy for Governor \u2062Burgum&#8217;s presidential\u200d campaign?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200cState battle, and we believe that with the right resources and support, Governor Burgum can build\u200c momentum and secure \u200dthe nomination.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, the Best of America\u200d PAC has taken this state-by-state approach\u2064 to heart, pouring significant amounts of money into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/inflation-and-gas-prices-the-top-concerns-in-swing-house-districts\/\" title=\"Inflation and Gas Prices the Top Concerns in Swing House Districts\">key early primary states<\/a>. According to their filings, they\u2062 have spent over $4 million on television ads in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina alone. These states are known for their influential \u2062role in the primary process, and the PAC&#8217;s strategy is clear \u2064- they intend to make a splash and put \u2062Burgum\u2064 on the radar of\u2062 voters in these crucial states.<\/p>\n<p><h3>A High-Risk Strategy<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>While the determination of the Best of America PAC is admirable, their efforts to boost Burgum&#8217;s campaign are undoubtedly a high-risk gamble. With the candidate polling at 0% nationally, many political analysts have written off his chances of securing the nomination. The fact that other prominent\u200d candidates such as Trump and DeSantis have already garnered strong support only adds to the challenge faced by Burgum.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the financial investment required\u2062 to sustain\u200c a national campaign is massive. The\u200d $15 million spent so far \u200cby the PAC is just the beginning, and continuing to fund Burgum&#8217;s campaign at this rate will require a substantial amount of resources. While the PAC&#8217;s intentions are \u2064noble, \u2063there is a real question of whether their efforts can generate enough support to make Burgum a viable contender.<\/p>\n<p><h3>A Long-Term Strategy?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps\u200b the\u2063 Best of America PAC\u200b sees something that others don&#8217;t. Maybe they believe that Burgum&#8217;s policies and leadership qualities will resonate with\u2062 voters once they become more familiar with him. It is also possible that they are taking a longer-term approach, aiming to raise Burgum&#8217;s profile and lay the groundwork for future runs for office,\u200d even if the current presidential bid doesn&#8217;t succeed.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the PAC&#8217;s dedication to Burgum may stem from his alignment\u200c with their own political agenda. It&#8217;s no secret that super PACs often \u2064have specific \u2064interests or ideologies they are\u200b committed to advancing. In the case of \u2062the Best \u2062of America\u2062 PAC, supporting Burgum could be a \u200dstrategic move to further their own goals, even if it means taking a gamble on a candidate with low poll \u200bnumbers.<\/p>\n<p><h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<p>Time will \u2064tell whether \u2063the Best of America PAC&#8217;s\u200d gamble on Gov. Doug Burgum&#8217;s presidential campaign pays off. Their \u200bsubstantial financial investment and state-by-state\u2062 strategy demonstrate their firm belief in \u2063Burgum&#8217;s potential. However, the odds are stacked against \u2063the candidate, with his\u2063 low \u200cpoll numbers and formidable competition.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless \u2063of the outcome, the PAC&#8217;s \u2064dedication to giving Burgum a fighting chance is a testament to the \u2064passion and commitment found in American \u2064politics. It serves as a\u200d reminder that in the realm of elections, unpredictability and risk-taking are often the \u200dnorm. And while Burgum&#8217;s \u2063presidential bid may be a long-shot, it is a reminder that in\u2063 the world of \u200bpolitics, anything is possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A super PAC supporting Gov. Doug Burgum&#8217;s (R-ND) 2024 presidential campaign has been spending large amounts of money despite the candidate&#8217;s low poll numbers. Burgum, who has primarily financed his campaign, received 0% in national GOP primary polls conducted in September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2035037,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2035034","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035034","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2035034"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2035034\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2035037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2035034"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2035034"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2035034"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}