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Third Quarter Fundraising Totals: Republicans Crush Democrats in Key Swing Races
townhall ^ | 17 Oct 2013 | Daniel Doherty | Oct 17, 2013 Daniel Doherty

Posted on 10/17/2013 5:59:16 AM PDT by 11th_VA

Democrats need to win 17 House seats in order to recapture control of the lower chamber in 2014. So can they do it? Let's take a look:

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The National Republican Congressional Committee has compiled a list of what they believe are the seven most vulnerable House members, whom they refer to as the NRCC Red Zone Democrats. And in three of those seven races this past quarter, GOP challengers out-raised their opponents by decisive (and impressive) margins ...

Utah-04

Mia Love (R) $592,355

Rep. Jim Matheson (D) $278,540

Arizona-02

Martha McSally (R) $394, 880

Rep. Ron Barber (D) $318,584

West Virginia-03

Evan Jenkins (R) $207,285

Rep. Nick Rahall (D) $158,529

What’s more, two other NRCC Red Zone Democrats, Reps. Collin Peterson (D-MN) and Mike McIntyre (D-NC), also boasted uninspiring hauls. This will no doubt make it harder for them to stay afloat come election season, not least because the NRCC is explicitly targeting them:

Minnesota-07

Rep. Collin Peterson (D) $82,852

North Carolina-07

Rep. Mike McIntyre (D) $188,666

Let’s not forget, either, that some Democratic incumbents are already being out-raised by their opponents. Never a good sign:

Minnesota-08

Stewart Mills (R) $243,828

Rep. Rick Nolan (D) $129,472

Florida-26

Carlos Curbelo (R) $451,931

Rep. Joe Garcia (D) $410,250

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TOPICS: Front Page News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: nrcc

1 posted on 10/17/2013 5:59:16 AM PDT by 11th_VA
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To: 11th_VA

Don’t care. Rep or Dem ... same thing.

A sinking ship is still sinking.


2 posted on 10/17/2013 6:03:08 AM PDT by Azeem (There are four boxes to be used in the defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury and ammo.)
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To: 11th_VA

Shutdown really hurt them/NOT


3 posted on 10/17/2013 6:05:19 AM PDT by CPT Clay (Follow me on Twitter @Clay N TX)
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To: Azeem

I agree, we need to start seeing a (T)= Tea Party next to those names.


4 posted on 10/17/2013 6:12:34 AM PDT by SUPman
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To: 11th_VA

The unions and Dem PACs will spend independently of the official campaign, and their budgets are not seen in the figures.


5 posted on 10/17/2013 6:22:13 AM PDT by PapaBear3625 (You don't notice it's a police state until the police come for you.)
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To: Clintonfatigued; Impy; AuH2ORepublican; fieldmarshaldj; no dems; Kaslin; perfect_rovian_storm; ...

People are giving to individual candidates and not to the “machine”.

Democrats are going to have to allocate big bucks to hold the Senate.

They probably figure the House is out of reach.


6 posted on 10/17/2013 6:33:10 AM PDT by randita
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To: Azeem

Azeem, Light! So you’re saying that Steve Lonegan = Cory Booker = Mia Love = Jim Matheson = Ted Cruz = Hillary Clinton = Tom McClintok = Barak Obama?

You’re blind, Dude and you talk like a loser. We’re winning and we don’t need pouters to sit out another election. Start working and stop whining.


7 posted on 10/17/2013 6:33:56 AM PDT by 1010RD (First, Do No Harm)
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To: PapaBear3625
I am sorry but I thought I saw a republican party. But no it was just the dems again. Enjoy the demarcate party Benishek you lost my vote I plan on staying home next time if you are the nominee. Hell you chose the dems who didn't vote for you last time over me. I voted straight repub since 1988 and will set this election out as my vote means nothing.

I am so so pissed at the GOP, or should I say dems in GOP clothing?

8 posted on 10/17/2013 6:35:15 AM PDT by jimpick
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To: 11th_VA
I will not give one penny to the GOP. All my donations will go straight to Tea Party candidates. I do NOT support leftists!
9 posted on 10/17/2013 6:35:29 AM PDT by southernerwithanattitude (New and Improved Redneck!)
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Blue Team, Red Team same team...


10 posted on 10/17/2013 6:36:57 AM PDT by Doofer
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To: 11th_VA

Conservative candidates will raise tremendous amounts... the republican party is going to lose donations from all but their corporatist masters.


11 posted on 10/17/2013 7:08:53 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS!)
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To: southernerwithanattitude

So help me GOD, I will do the same.


12 posted on 10/17/2013 7:09:34 AM PDT by LibLieSlayer (FROM MY COLD, DEAD HANDS!)
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To: 11th_VA

I’ve heard Mia Love (not sure if she is still a mayor or not) speak various times on TV. I think she’s great from what I’ve heard; and, I believe (though not totally sure) that she was supported by Gov Palin and the Tea Party when she ran for Rep last year. Glad to see she’s running again.


13 posted on 10/17/2013 7:11:34 AM PDT by Seattle Conservative (God Bless and protect our troops)
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To: 1010RD
So you’re saying that Steve Lonegan = Cory Booker = Mia Love = Jim Matheson = Ted Cruz = Hillary Clinton = Tom McClintok = Barak Obama?

This appears to be precisely what some are asserting; and it is, frankly, nonsensical.

Those who plan to either sit on their hands, when the next election rolls around, or vote third-party, are effectively helping the Democratic candidates in those races in which they are eligible to vote. It is only through the rationalization that there is (supposedly) no difference between the two parties that this may be justified...

14 posted on 10/17/2013 7:20:01 AM PDT by AmericanExceptionalist (Democrats believe in discussing the full spectrum of ideas, all the way from far left to center-left)
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Please donate today!


15 posted on 10/17/2013 7:22:20 AM PDT by RedMDer (http://www.dontfundobamacare.com/)
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To: AmericanExceptionalist
>>>>>Those who plan to either sit on their hands, when the next election rolls around, or vote third-party, are effectively helping the Democratic candidates in those races in which they are eligible to vote<<<<<

Show me where anything that I was voting for was passed by the current repubs.

Can't can you because they vote dem party line.

I plan on doing everything I can to remove my current GOP congressman. If he is on the ballet I will not vote for him.

Your bull crap argument don't fly in the real world were we are stabbed in the back by the very people we vote for.

16 posted on 10/17/2013 7:29:47 AM PDT by jimpick
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To: 1010RD

I’m sorry, Cruz and Lee are not Republicans according to people like McCain, King, and Hutchinson. Did the Republican party issue a condemnation and clarification of the RINOs?

The Republican party worked hand in hand with the Democrats AGAINST the Conservatives. Why would you save that? It reminds me of the woman who keeps taking her man back after he hits her again.

Even that crazy lady they pulled from the House floor has clearer vision than anyone defending Republicans. You cannot have two masters. The Republican Party serves money, not God, not the People. At least the Democrats are honest about their evil intentions.


17 posted on 10/17/2013 7:32:22 AM PDT by Azeem (There are four boxes to be used in the defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury and ammo.)
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To: jimpick
Show me where anything that I was voting for was passed by the current repubs.

Can't can you because they vote dem party line.

You neglected to include the most pertinent part of my post, viz.: "It is only through the rationalization that there is (supposedly) no difference between the two parties that [either not voting or voting third-party] may be justified..."

It is evident that you believe there is no effective difference between the two major parties.

I believe that is utterly wrongheaded...

18 posted on 10/17/2013 1:17:25 PM PDT by AmericanExceptionalist (Democrats believe in discussing the full spectrum of ideas, all the way from far left to center-left)
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To: randita; fieldmarshaldj; BillyBoy; AuH2ORepublican; Clintonfatigued

It’s very unlikely that the democrats will have a net gain of House seats and it would shocking and unprecedented if they actually won a majority. The President’s party taking House control in a midterm has never happened AFAIK.


19 posted on 10/17/2013 2:06:58 PM PDT by Impy (RED=COMMUNIST, NOT REPUBLICAN)
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