Where's the G's?

February 2nd, and still no sign of Todd Tiahrt's campaign finance reports...


Both his Republican and Democrat opponents have released their financial statistics, but Mr. Tiahrt seems unwilling or unable to produce the Year-End report for the Federal Election Commission. The deadline for reporting was yesterday, however, Mr. Tiahrt apparently took advantage of the loophole that stipulates finance reports must be postmarked by February 1st.


This action is likely indicative of several troubling items for the Tiahrt campaign.


First, poor fundraising numbers are likely. It is improbable Mr. Tiahrt managed to raise the $400k+ that his Republican opponent secured. But then again, Mr. Tiahrt claims time and time again grassroots is how he'll win the election. I find it ironic that Mr. Tiahrt was unable to run away with a decisive victory at the Kansas Republican convention, a meeting of the most dedicated grassroots activists in our great state.


Second, it is almost certain he was unable to keep pace with his Republican opponent in building the Cash on Hand statistic. As I previously wrote, Mr. Tiahrt spends his campaign cash quicker than Martha Coakley can throw a foot in her mouth.


Finally, the biggest question, "What is Mr. Tiahrt hiding?" Why is this routine process taking so painstakingly long? Wouldn't a fiscal conservative have the most basic synopsis of the financial health of his campaign ready within quick order; Mr. Tiahrt has now wasted over a month putting this report together, and now is delaying the damage a few more days.


Mr. Tiahrt, it's best to admit bad news up front. Ask John Edwards.


Disclosingly Yours,

Publius