Campaigns · 117th Congress
Fundraising reports paint murky picture of Democrats’ future
The 22 Republicans targeted by the DCCC raised a combined $11.1 million, averaging $508,000 each and ending the quarter with an average $1 million on hand.
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The 22 Republicans targeted by the DCCC raised a combined $11.1 million, averaging $508,000 each and ending the quarter with an average $1 million on hand.
Here are four takeaways from the latest filings: 1.
[jwp-video n=”1″] These districts’ 2016 presidential results were factored into the rankings, along with conversations with strategists on both sides of the aisle and race ratings from Inside
to Toss-upWashington’s 3rd (Jaime Herrera Beutler, R): from Likely Republican to Lean RepublicanWisconsin’s 3rd (Ron Kind, D): from Likely Democratic to Solid Democratic (off the board) [jwp-video n=”1″
[jwp-video n=”1″] On the Senate side, Republicans’ Kansas headache won’t go away just because the state rejected Kris Kobach for the nomination. In the race for retiring GOP Sen.
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The race for the 13th District in Central Illinois represents a potential pickup opportunity for Democrats and is a rematch from 2018, when Davis defeated Dirksen Londrigan by 1 point.
[jwp-video n=”1″] But boosting candidates in top targeted races isn’t the only challenge.
[jwp-video n=”1″] Strategy avoids duplication Since the official campaign committees can’t coordinate with their independent expenditure arms or with outside groups, strategists on both sides
Seven other targeted Democrats raised more than $1 million. On average, their GOP challengers raised nearly $158,000.
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[jwp-video n=”1″] Perry’s advancement to the runoff is a success for GOP women’s groups, which are trying to help more female Republicans through primaries, especially now that the House GOP
From the archives: Walter Jones’ salute to the troops [jwp-video n=”1″] Women with outside support Club for Growth Action endorsed accountant Celeste Cairns last week and is spending about
Watch: What race ratings really mean and how we create them [jwp-video n=”1″] And in most cases, rather than call it quits, Republicans placed on a “retirement watch list” by the Democratic
Also watch: First 2020 Senate race ratings are here [jwp-video n=”1″] EMILY’s List raised a record $110 million in the 2018 cycle amid a surge of Democratic women running for office.
Also watch: First 2020 Senate race ratings are here [jwp-video n=”1″] Changing districts Democrats are hoping the Lone Star State may be the California of 2018 — the epicenter of red-to-blue
Herrera Beutler joined five other Republicans in voting for a continuing resolution that would have funded the government through Feb 1.
Also watch: Here’s Carol Miller’s advice for GOP women thinking of running for office [jwp-video n=”1″] In just two weeks, Stefanik’s E-PAC has raised $250,000.