"Steele also has come under fire for his management of the organization's finances. The RNC had more than $22 million on hand when he arrived last year, but is down to less than $10 million, despite raising a record $96 million during that time, records show.
The February report to the Federal Election Commission lists $17,000 for private jet service; more than $35,000 for upscale hotels; and more than $43,000 in expenses, not including airfare, for the committee's winter meeting in Hawaii. Such reports include a range of spending, including Steele's airfare as well as expenses incurred by staff members and outsiders." (As reported by WaPo 3.30.10)
The RNC spent money on the Nj and Virginia races and special elections, resulting in Republicans being elected.
The Dems are very unhappy about that.
[The RNC had more than $22 million on hand when he arrived last year, but is down to less than $10 million, despite raising a record $96 million during that time, records show.]
This is news media claptrap. “Last year” wasn’t an election year. This year is an election year. The RNC is moving money to GOP candidates all over the country as fast as it comes in.