Why is Lee Fisher not further ahead?

It is a fair question, is it not? The media has all but crowned him as the Democratic nominee, because of his superior fundraising, yet the polls remain neck and neck. You could argue that he hasn't actually spent much of that money yet, which is true. But what exactly is he going to buy that will suddenly convince voters that he is a better choice? Most voters already know Lee Fisher and know him well, so the fact that they are not supporting him yet is a very bad sign for him.

On top of the money, there is the growing number of endorsements from elected officials across the state, and he keeps adding more. But as he as continued to add more endorsements and raise more money, Jennifer Brunner has steadily gained on him in the polls. It really doesn't seem to make much sense. But, that is the great thing about primaries these days. The establishment does not get to decide. The voters do. And that is a good thing, because we are a lot smarter than they are.

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