RNC Brings In Record January Haul, Dwarfing Dems' Total

Real Clear Politics ^ | 02/22/20 | Philip Wegmann

[lasereye]

With a fundraising haul that set a January record, Republicans have a lot of money. New figures show the Republican National Committee raised $27.2 million last month, bringing its total this presidential cycle to $268.3 million, easily outdistancing Democrats’ $103.1 million.

For comparison on the GOP side, the last time a Republican president was an incumbent at this stage of the campaign, the RNC raised $107 million in 2004. All this 2020 money makes RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel very happy.

The RNC has burned through some money but has a reserve of $76 million. What’s more, the party doesn’t have a dollar of debt. Meanwhile, President Trump has been raising his own campaign cash since declaring his 2020 intentions the day he took office. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, he has brought in $211 million since then.

Republicans cite these facts with obvious glee, and they invite reporters to contrast their numbers with those of their competitors across town at the Democratic National Committee. According to the Federal Election Commission, the DNC raised $10 million in January. The committee did not return request for comment.
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Another reason for hope for Democrats? Bloomberg.

Even if the billionaire loses the primary, his campaign will likely morph into a sort of outside super PAC to support the nominee.

If Democrats are going to beat Donald Trump, they have to hope Bloomberg’s checks, and others, keep coming.

[Amendment10]

Remember, when you give money to a Democrat it immediately loses its value. /semi-sarc

[C210N]

Yep, now that you mention it, I agree.

That said, wouldn’t put it past the NRCC to do it, though. But, maybe this is 10% likely, and 90% likely DCCC.

[C210N]

when you give money to a Democrat it immediately loses its value

On Wednesday the Bernie Sanders campaign was disappointed to learn that the nearly $6 million in campaign contributions was donated in Bolivars---Venezuelan currency. When converted to US dollars, the Sanders campaign actually raised only $22.

[PeterPrinciple]

President Trump has been raising his own campaign cash since declaring his 2020 intentions the day he took office. According to the Center for Responsive Politics, he has brought in $211 million since then.

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I send my money to Trump and he shares some back with the RNC.

[crusher]

“That was pre-Trump and before dozens of RINOs were retired or were defeated over the past two election cycles. We’re living in the era of Trump and Trump and his allies in the party are going to have the most control on how the GOP money is spent.”

I wish you were correct. From what I see, you are not. Looking closely at how and who Trump endorses in GOP primaries his support is overwhelmingly for swamp creatures. Look it up.