Posted on 06/20/2006 2:51:38 PM PDT by Vision
Senate and House Democrats, optimistic about their election-year prospects, have more money in the bank for the midterm contests than their Republican counterparts.
Some four months before the voting, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has $33.5 million cash on hand compared to $18.3 million for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the groups said Tuesday. The Democrats raised $4.7 million in May; the Republicans collected $4.3 million in the month.
"Our fundraising success reflects a deep desire for change and recognition that the best way to get things back on track is by electing more Democrats to the Senate," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D- N.Y., chairman of the Democratic committee.
Although the GOP committees trail in cash on hand, it has the advantage of the presidency and the fundraiser in chief as well as majority control of the House and Senate.
On Monday, Bush helped Republicans raise $27 million for the fall congressional contests, with $15 million for Senate candidates and $12 million for House candidates. The numbers will be reflected in the next filing. The president used the event to reassure Republicans that they will prevail in November.
"We're going to keep the House and we're going to keep the Senate thanks to all of you here," Bush said.
House Democrats said they had $24.5 million cash on hand after raising $5.5 million last month. House Republicans said they had $21.9 million at the end of May after collecting $5.6 million.
More likely just from the general ineptness they've shown at governing.
"On Monday, Bush helped Republicans raise $27 million for the fall congressional contests, with $15 million for Senate candidates and $12 million for House candidates. The numbers will be reflected in the next filing."
In other words, we had to put this story out now to give it a negative GOP spin because it looks like the GOP will be well ahead as of the next filing.
BINGO! At least, in MHO.
Lets all do the media wishful thinking dance. http://clip.break.com/dnet/media/content/gnarlskid.wmv
When Republicans take a fundraising lead, it shows that they are beholden to special interests.
You're right but at best it shows we are playing catchup.
Exactly.
But it will be used by the GOP bashers on FR, as we have already seen.
I'm glad I wasn't the only one a little baffled by this.
Amnesty will kill the GOP.
I have read one theory is that the National Republican Committee's support for candidates such as Chafee. Many people are giving to the candidates of their choice bypassing the National Committee because they don't want their funds going to the RINO's.
I am among those that have not given to the National Committee but did send a small check to Irey in Ohio. My Congressman in GA is very safe so instead I thought I'd help out a candidate that needs as much support as she can get.
Seeing as how this is from the AP, I am surprised that the headline isn't followed by an exclamation point!
This means jack sh*t.
But the RNC has a lot more money than the DNC. Why is that left out of this article?
According to Bret Baier of Fox News on tonight’s Special Report-PJFrom Jan 01 to June 02 Bush attended 34 fundraisers bringing in $110 Million for Republicans.
From Jan 05 to June 06 Bush attended 39 fundraisers bringing in $129 Million for Republicans. Laura Bush attended 20 fundraisers bringing in $10 Million.
Monday in Washington Bush is expected to bring in 25 million for House and Senate campaign committees.
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