Democrats sprint to fundraising deadline ahead of critical stretch
Democratic presidential candidates are mounting a last-minute push for donations as they near a crucial Sept. 30 fundraising deadline, moving quickly to build out their campaign bank accounts ahead of an expected fall campaign push.
For those in the primary fields top tier, the end of the third quarter is an opportunity to demonstrate their political strength and viability relative to their rivals. The top five polling candidates raised nearly $100 million collectively between April and June, and theyre eager to post similar figures in the third quarter.
But for others, the situation is more dire. The third-quarter fundraising hauls are likely to be viewed as a sign of which candidates have the resources to scale up their campaigns ahead of a critical period in the primary contest, and some Democrats worry that a disappointing finish to the quarter could sound the death knell for some campaigns.
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Once the quarter ends on Sept. 30, candidates will have until Oct. 15 to file reports with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) detailing their fundraising and spending. Those disclosures provide a critical window into the campaigns finances and whether they have the resources to build out their political operations.
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