“Candidate” on The Daily Caller

The Internet revolutionized political fundraising, but when it comes to spending those dollars, media strategists are voting old school. (more)

New York magazine’s John Heilemann writes in his latest cover story that Sarah Palin could put the White House back into Republican hands in 2012, given the right circumstances. But he assumes that Republicans put enough stock in Palin to nominate her in the first place. Palin is to Republicans what the U.S. invasion of Iraq is to Democrats: she had no right to be here in the first place and her presence has been a disaster. That’s clear to some now — Peter Beinart calls her “the Republicans’ George McGovern” — and might be to more after the midterms. (more)

Tea Party Nation founder Judson Phillips explained why he sent out an e-mail that included the Muslim faith of Minnesota Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison on a list of reasons not to support him, claiming that Tea Party members ought to “seriously consider” whether they should vote for a candidate who adheres to Islam. (more)

In a tight midterm campaign season full of neck-and-neck races in which even the smallest benefit can change a loss to a win, Matt Drudge is once again putting his stamp on the election. (more)

As Election Day draws nearer, some campaigns are putting the kids front and center. Two new ads from Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio of Florida and Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet from Colorado feature the respective candidates’ children as they appeal for votes. (more)

Democratic Senate candidate Jack Conway took a risk by focusing on his opponent’s colorful college history and according to a new survey from a Democratic polling firm, Kentucky voters aren’t buying it. (more)

Democratic candidates in California have extended their leads over Republican challengers in the races for Senate and the governor’s mansion, a new Fox News poll shows. (more)

The National Republican Senatorial Committee rushed to the aid of Kentucky’s Tea Party favorite Senate candidate Rand Paul with a new ad Monday railing against Democratic candidate Jack Conway. (more)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Frank Caprio, in a radio interview Monday morning, reacted angrily to President Obama’s decision not to endorse him during a visit to the Ocean State Monday. (more)

The tea-party phenomenon is forcing possible Republican presidential candidates in 2012 to make early and potentially high-risk strategic gambles over how to harness the movement. (more)

Nevada GOP Senate candidate Sharron Angle on Friday called President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, her opponent in the race, “delusional.” (more)

Florida independent Senate candidate Charlie Crist’s campaign on Friday denied a news report indicating that a lack of funds would harm the governor on the homestretch of the race. (more)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15: Surprising news: Olbermann is mad at Rupert Murdoch. Turns out he gave some money to the Republican Governors Association. “Unfortunately,” as Keith put it, “he also runs a TV network that purports to cover news.” (more)

Delaware GOP Senate candidate Christine O’Donnell, in a new campaign ad, said the family of her Democratic rival stands to gain “billions” from votes he would cast in the Senate. (more)

His rent isn’t that damn high! (more)

After a series of difficult moments on the campaign trail, Rep. Barney Frank is scrambling for campaign cash, contributing $200,000 of his own money as he seeks to ward off his first serious Republican challenger in decades. (more)