3 mill vs 11 mill????

[LAS14]

I just heard something from MSNBC to the effect that in the recent time frame (not sure what that was), Repubs have raised 3 or 4 times more than Dems. Sorry, can't give the exact show, as hubby was clicking through videos on msnbc.com.

Is this true?

The guy being interviewed said something about Dems getting the staff together, and that would change... Not reassuring. Puzzling!!!

[fallout87]

1. Yes

I heard the same thing today.. July was a horrible month for fundraising by the DNC, and the RNC raised almost 4 times as much. This is not giving me a good feeling.

[Skittles]

2. I'm sure the Russian mob helps

[fallout87]

3. Russia

Look I hate Russia as much as anyone else here... but the DNC is not performing as they should. Period.

[Skittles]

6. yes, not having Russia on their side hurts them

yet even with voter suppression, help from Russia AND the FBI, and and massive free publicity / propaganda for that buffoonish piece of orange shit, Hillary STILL won the popular vote

[fallout87]

13. Agree 100% regarding the election and russian help....But

we are talking about fund raising post election. Look at the numbers from this summer. DNC fund raising is down. I hope some changes are made to fix things.

http://www.newser.com/story/247465/the-dnc-just-had-its-worst-fundraising-july-in-a-decade.html

[Skittles]

14. the idea we need not focus on racism and sexism is complete bullshit

I am sick of hearing "now is not the time"

in certain minds, IT IS NEVER TIME

[fallout87]

17. Was your response for someone else?

I said nothing about focusing on racism and sexism.

[Skittles]

18. that's what is being floated as one of the ideas to "help Democrats win"

it is a constant meme, every election

[fallout87]

20. Ok

I see. Yeah I agree with you. We dont need to abandon identity politics because some out there think it's a losing strategy. If anything, we need to embrace it even more now, than ever.

[AngryAmish]

40. Has it ever been the time?

No, too much of the sexism and racism, even in our own party, is either ignored or in some cases celebrated.

[bearsfootball516]

4. The Democrat party currently lacks a go-to leader and a message

Without either of those, people probably don't feel drawn to donate.

[Skittles]

7. too hard for you to say Democratic?

[bearsfootball516]

8. No?

I just usually say Democrat. As in, Democrats and Republicans.

[Skittles]

10. "I am a Democrat" is correct

so is DEMOCRATIC PARTY

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Party_(United_States)

repukes say DEMOCRAT PARTY as a slur, because they are dumber than rocks

[bearsfootball516]

11. Goodness, all I did was leave a comment

And I'll use whichever form I please. If you don't like that, don't pay attention to my posts.

[Skittles]

12. this is a DEMOCRATIC forum

please learn how to properly use the words DEMOCRAT and DEMOCRATIC

[bearsfootball516]

15. Again, I'll use whichever form I want, but I appreciate your advice.

[Skittles]

16. LOLOL

at least you don't try to hide it

ignore it is

[bearsfootball516]

19. Why would it matter to me if someone on the internet ignored me?

I even recommended it to you.

[OnDoutside]

26. Ignore them, there are plenty of posters here without chips

on their shoulders. I got that too, early on.

[LanternWaste]

34. Which is akin to saying "I'll use the adjective when the noun is correct."

Which is akin to saying "I'll use the adjective when the noun is correct."

But as you implied, you'll use whichever grammar mistakes your want and defend their usage as rational...

[lapucelle]

23. The word "republican" is both a noun and an adjective.

Democrat is a noun.
Democratic is the adjective form.
Democrats generally know that.

[Funtatlaguy]

28. Democrat Party was created by GOP pollster Frank Lutz to insult us.

Most Democrats consider it an insult as well as being factually and grammatically incorrect.
We are Democrats that belong to the Democratic Party.

[lapucelle]

22. "Democrat" Party?

Welcome to Democratic Underground.

That's generally the way democrats say it.

[dsc]

5. the parties are no longer the big deal in fund raising

it is the outside groups and the congressional committees and I don't know what the numbers are for those.

[LAS14]

9. Well, I'd say the GOP's figures constitute a "big deal." nt

[lapucelle]

30. That's why I'm active in the women's caucus in my local DNC.

We're always working on fundraising. Anyone who can afford it should donate. Anyone who has the time should volunteer.

I've found it to be more productive than alternately typing up alarmed comments and wringing one's hands.

[lapucelle]

24. Your concern is duly noted.

[Kentonio]

25. We should all be concerned about this, its extremely worrying.

Trump should be an absolute gift for the party fundraising efforts. If the Republicans are raising more than us (by more than 3 times!!) then whoever is coordinating DNC fundraising needs a giant kick up the ass. We can't go into 2018 without the resources to run a proper campaign, it would be ridiculous and totally irresponsible.

[lapucelle]

29. That's why I'm glad we have Rep. Pelosi out there raising money.

All Democratic caucus leaders should be out there working as hard as she does to bring in funds for the midterm elections. No wonder Republicans want her out.

[Kentonio]

33. No arguments there from me.

Everyone should be working hard to ensure we have the best possible chance next year.

[Bradical79]

27. Isn't the DCCC having a record breaking year?

Maybe donors shifted?

[LAS14]

31. I dunno. Does someone know? I'd love to hear that this is true.

[lapucelle]

38. It's true.

Funny, the things people know versus the things they don't.


https://www.google.com/search?q=dccc+record+fundraising&oq=dccc+record+fundraising&gs_l=psyab.12..33i160k1.5813.13376.0.15357.19.19.0.0.0.0.125.2044.5j14.19.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.19.2037...0j0i67k1j0i22i30k1j33i21k1.S0rs7PAmPW8

[Bradical79]

39. And someone just posted good news

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029497217#post1

Over 30 million in online donations. Not bad! Hope it helps us in reclaiming some of those house seats

[Weekend Warrior]

32. Another false attack on Tom Perez from the "left" will probably help our fundraising efforts. nt.

[FSogol]

35. Simple answer: The repubs are griffting their supporters, the Democrats are not.

Remember this story?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029049402
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/for_the_record/ph-ac-cn-fbi-raid-0512-20170511-story.html

the Cuccinelli suit alleged that Strategic Campaign Group and the associated Conservative Strike Force Political Action Committee — an independent group not affiliated with the candidate — raised about $2.2 million by assuring donors it would spend that money to help elect the GOP candidate. But the suit alleged the PAC and Strategic Campaign Group failed to follow through on promises of an extensive media campaign on Cuccinelli's behalf.

Grifters gotta grift.

[ismnotwasm]

36. Interesting

The RNC have raised about twice as much and have more in reserve according to this article, BUT

Dem House campaign arm outraises Republicans

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) raised twice as much as its Republican counterpart did in July, with the two sides stockpiling cash for the 2018 midterm fight for the House majority.

The DCCC raised $6.3 million last month, compared to the $3.8 million brought in by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC).

The two committees are in about the same financial shape overall — the Democratic group has raised $66.2 million this year compared to the $63.9 million raised by the NRCC. But while the DCCC has outraised the NRCC over each of the past three months, the NRCC has about $12 million more in cash on hand.

The NRCC filed its monthly campaign finance report on Sunday, while the DCCC filed its report last week.

Both parties are fundraising intently ahead of the 2018 midterms, with Democrats confident that President Trump’s sagging favorability and historic trends have already put the House in play.

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/347333-dem-house-campaign-arm-outraises-republicans

[LAS14]

37. Well this is somewhat reassuring. nt