Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg plans to pour money into building a more robust campaign in several early-voting states in coming weeks
NEW YORK - Democratic presidential contender Pete Buttigieg is poised to tap into his deep financial resources to boost operations in several early-voting states in coming weeks, joining other top-tier candidates in the race to Super Tuesday in March.
His campaign is betting a strong finish in the Iowa caucus on Feb. 3 will help quell questions about whether he is ready for the big stage, and persuade reluctant black and Hispanic voters to give him a second look. “If he wins, or finishes strong in Iowa, you will see the national polls flip on a dime. And he doesn’t need the national polls to raise money,” said Patrick Murray, director of Monmouth University Polling Institute.Buttigieg finished the third quarter with $23.4 million in campaign cash on hand, ranking third behind Warren and Sanders at $25.7 million and $33.7 million, respectively. Biden had $8.
In Nevada, which holds its caucuses on Feb. 22, the Buttigieg campaign said it is planning to expand its staff of 36 to inch closer to Warren and Sanders, who have 70 and 50 staff members, respectively. Biden has 40 staff members in the state, his campaign said. Buttigieg so far is receiving almost no support among African Americans, suggesting his bid could tumble as the contest moves to more diverse states after Iowa and New Hampshire, which holds its primary on Feb. 11.
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