I have written previously about the tremendous fundraising machine that New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has built. He is continuing to swell his war chest.
There has been a conversation going on around–and with–former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang about why he should run to be Massachusetts' other U.S. Senator.
As the election season heats up in New Bedford, there is an important metric to watch: fundraising. Mayor Mitchell is the king of cash in this cycle so far.
Since leaving the U.S. Justice Department and entering elected politics, the current Mayor of New Bedford has built a fundraising machine without local rival.
People are busy living their lives. They are also bombarded with advertising constantly. Political campaigns are advertising operations and they cost money.
The path to winning a citywide election runs through Ward 1 in New Bedford. That is also the home of Parallel Products and a host of political upheaval.