October 19, 2006

DSCC Outraises RNC

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee outraised the Republican Nat'l Committee in September, pulling in a record $13.6 million in contributions. The RNC had a banner month, too -- it raised $13M.

The RNC reported more than $26M on hand; the DSCC had $23 million to spend as of Oct. 1. The DSCC's figure does not include at least $5M in transfers from the Democratic National Committee.

The DSCC's haul reflects the confidence of donors and activists, the hedging of lobbyists, contributions from Democratic Senators, and much arm-twisting by Sen. Chuck Schumer. The Dems need the cash; where television advertising on the Republican side is split between the RNC and the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the DSCC alone is running television ads on behalf of Democratic Senate candidates.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee reported raising $5.1 million and had $12M on hand as of 9/30.

Figures for the House committees and the DNC weren't immediately available.

Posted at 02:14 PM

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