Democrats Losing Race for Funds

[JohnRich 4]

News:

The Democratic National Committee under Howard Dean is losing the fundraising race against Republicans by nearly 2 to 1, a slow start that is stirring concern among strategists who worry that a cash shortage could hinder the party's competitiveness in next year's midterm elections.

From January through September, the Republican National Committee raised $81.5 million, with $34 million remaining in the bank. The Democratic National Committee, by contrast, showed $42 million raised and $6.8 million in the bank.

Full Story: Washington Post

[ReBirth 0]

Thanks for the reminder. Remember to donate to the Democratic party so that they can take back the country from the extremists!!

[skydyvr 0]

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The Democratic National Committee under Howard Dean is losing the fundraising race against Republicans by nearly 2 to 1 . . .

Not a problem -- George Soros will make up the difference again.

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[dropoutdave 0]

That's what happens when you don't have your cock up some huge corporate asses.

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[rushmc 23]

Nah, that has already been done

"America will never be destroyed from the outside,
if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

[EricTheRed 0]

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That's what happens when you don't have your cock up some huge corporate asses.

I think that may be the other way round. Pitcher/catcher reversed ya know.

illegible usually

[AlexCrowley 0]

This really isnt different than usual.

The republicans have been excellent at leveraging their mailing lists and generating donations from the average voter whereas, ironically, the democrats being completely lost (as usual) depend on big ticket donors. Even more ironically - the big fuss about Dean was his initial grassroots internet campaign that raised funds over his rival's 'business as usual' money generators.

TV's got them images, TV's got them all, nothing's shocking.

[bodypilot90 0]

more like no ideas, poor leadership, the only thing the left has is the extreem media.

[dropoutdave 0]

Yeah, it's just one big corporate gang bang where anything goes.

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[ReBirth 0]

Funny thing is....usually the republicans have a 3-1 advantage. The democrats are actually doing better and have broke their records for off year campaign contributions. In other words....more lame republican propaganda that sheds a false image on reality.

[bodypilot90 0]

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Funny thing is....usually the republicans have a 3-1 advantage. The democrats are actually doing better and have broke their records for off year campaign

It to bad their candidates are not better, and their ideas are kerry's.

[rehmwa 2]

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more lame republican propaganda that sheds a false image on reality.

Why not democratci propaganda in order to energize contributions (since they can't just take it from everybody like they'd prefer)

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[ReBirth 0]

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since they can't just take it from everybody like they'd prefer

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I'm guessing that's a jab at Unions. Let me ask you something. When's the last time a company that you owned shares in asked your opinion about who to contribute to? Corporations that I own shares in make contributions all the time to politicians that I don't like. If you want to ban Unions from making contributions without a vote, then ban publicly held corporations too....deal?

Organizations such as corporatation and unions make contribuations to those they believe are in the best interest of their organization. If you have a problem with that, don't associate with that organization.

[rehmwa 2]

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since they can't just take it from everybody like they'd prefer

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I'm guessing that's a jab at Unions.

nah, I'm not that subtle - and it's kind of a reach anyway. Just trying to wallow in political stereotying of democratic policy - wallowing in stereotypes is what's in.

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Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[Channman 2]

I believe in supporting both sides, to insure each side has a chance to have their voices heard.

My contributions

RNC $500.00
DNC $000.01

Thats all I got to say about that.

[kelpdiver 2]

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It to bad their candidates are not better, and their ideas are kerry's.

As opposed to the wealth of GOP candidates?

What will they do in 2008 - run another Bush son? Their desparation in the late 90s resulting in the party band wagoning on the current one.

McCain is the only presidential type, and he channels Perot far too often.

[Channman 2]

McCain wan't make it past the primaries, if he runs.

But that Hillary, she is a slippery one. Paying her respects in Jordan after the bombings. Presidential move on her part and she is moving to the middle long enough before moving back to the far side .

Smart move all around, we will be hearing about it for days, what a great leader she is and such a loving wife to her devoted husband.

Sometimes I wonder, when she comes into a room, does she walk in or slither in on her belly like a snake? I will ponder this...

[kelpdiver 2]

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McCain wan't make it past the primaries, if he runs.

Probably not, because too many in his own party distrust him. But he's the only 'name' of either party. If the Democrats actually have a viable candidate, he's probably the only Republican that could win. But since they don't, it's going to be a free for all.

Don't see the Democrats letting Clinton go far either.

[bodypilot90 0]

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But that Hillary, she is a slippery one. Paying her respects in Jordan after the bombings. Presidential move on her part and she is moving to the middle long enough before moving back to the far side .

Smart move all around, we will be hearing about it for days, what a great leader she is and such a loving wife to her devoted husband.

Sometimes I wonder, when she comes into a room, does she walk in or slither in on her belly like a snake? I will ponder this...

if she can not control her husband, how in the hell can she run a country. I would hope everyone is smart enough to see how really left she really is....

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I would hope everyone is smart enough to see how really left she really is....

Wow...I think this is the first time I've ever agreed with you on anything.

The worst thing the democrats could do is try to run with her.

[bodypilot90 0]

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Wow...I think this is the first time I've ever agreed with you on anything.

na I always knew there was hope for you

I am hoping for a kerry-H clinton ticket or a hillary-bill ticket

[Channman 2]

>Probably not, because too many in his own party distrust him.

Yes this is true because he has sided with the Dems on many issues and the Republican party believe him to be far to liberal for their liking.

However many Republican believe and have been watching Hillary and think she is running a very good PR camp. right now that will position her well for a run for the Presidential office in 2008. We are not so vain to think she want give us a good ass kicking if we start taking her for granted. She is making some very smart moves and is positioning herself well with female voters.

cheers

[billvon 3,132]

>Sometimes I wonder, when she comes into a room, does she walk
>in or slither in on her belly like a snake?

I'd be wary if I were the GOP. There are a lot of GOPers calling Hillary a snake, a bitch, a whore etc etc. Great fun and very satisfying I suppose.

But such things have a way of backfiring. A few years back the administration went after a diplomat's wife to 'punish' him. The backlash is getting pretty strong now. In New Jersey, the republican challenger for the governor's seat made some commercials featuring democratic contender Corzine's wide, saying bad stuff about him. The backlash from that bit of sliming was enough to cost the GOP that state.

So if I were a staunch republican I'd be careful about how I approached any potential run by Hillary Clinton. Sometimes, saying bad stuff about a candidate ends up swinging the middle voters in the other direction. People actually do get disgusted by such attacks, and may then vote accordingly.

[rehmwa 2]

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>People actually do get disgusted by such attacks, and may then vote accordingly.

and then you wonder why some people defend Bush even when they also disagree with his policy?

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[kelpdiver 2]

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So if I were a staunch republican I'd be careful about how I approached any potential run by Hillary Clinton. Sometimes, saying bad stuff about a candidate ends up swinging the middle voters in the other direction. People actually do get disgusted by such attacks, and may then vote accordingly.

No matter what happens, there is a significant portion of the country that will never vote for Hillary. IMO, it is over 40%. So even if you swing over some in the middle, you still have the anemic support from the left, and the non existent support from the right.

Saying bad stuff about a candidate in the primaries often works quite well in removing them from contention, before the unaffilated and opposite party voters even get to consider. (excluding our stupid open primary method in CA). It's how Davis won reelection, and if Arnold wins, how he'll do it.