Ashford's problem, if I remember correctly, was that he didn't take his fundraising seriously and had initially refused national help. He got better as the campaign went on, but his slow start is probably what did it in for him in the end.
I'm at least happy to see Democrats aren't giving up on this district. It's definitely winnable for them.
Patrick Stewart meme - Why the @#$% would you refuse national help??!!!
Probably because he wanted to avoid the big money label or something. It is honorable really.
