Cash-strapped DNC shelled out more than $800K to non-voting territories like Virgin Islands while in debt
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) entered the final 100 days before the midterm elections Sunday at its Washington headquarters with debts exceeding cash by more than $2 million and no plans for its customary transfers to congressional campaign committees, after an early-spending strategy raised questions about support for House candidates in decisive swing districts.Federal Election Commission filings showed the DNC ended June with $16.3 million in cash and $18.5 million in debts, leaving liabilities approximately $2.2 million above its reserves. The Republican National Committee (RNC), by comparison, reported approximately $128.5 million on-hand and no outstanding debt.The New York Times reported that the DNC had asked vendors to delay spending bills until after the elections and informed congressional leaders it would not make its traditional transfers to the House and Senate campaign committees.The New York Times also noted that the DNC and an affiliated committee spent approximately $840,000 on Democratic organizations in five non-voting U.S.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) entered the final 100 days before the midterm elections Sunday at its Washington headquarters with debts exceeding cash by more than $2 million and no plans for its customary transfers to congressional campaign committees, after an early-spending strategy raised questions about support for House candidates in decisive swing districts.Federal Election Commission filings showed the DNC ended June with $16.3 million in cash and $18.5 million in debts, leaving liabilities approximately $2.2 million above its reserves. The Republican National Committee (RNC), by comparison, reported approximately $128.5 million on-hand and no outstanding debt.The New York Times reported that the DNC had asked vendors to delay spending bills until after the elections and informed congressional leaders it would not make its traditional transfers to the House and Senate campaign committees.The New York Times also noted that the DNC and an affiliated committee spent approximately $840,000 on Democratic organizations in five non-voting U.S. territories since last year.NRCC REPORTING RECORD $47.1 MILLION QUARTER, RECORD $28.1 MILLION RAISED IN MARCHVeteran DNC member Donna Brazile told The New York Times that DNC Chairman Ken Martin needed major assistance."Ken needs help — H-E-L-P," Brazile said. "And if he’s reluctant to say it, I’m here to help him ask.
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- The Democratic National Committee (DNC) entered the final 100 days before the midterm elections Sunday at its Washington headquarters with debts exceeding cash by more than $2 million and no plans for its customary transfers to congressional campaign committees, after an early-spending strategy raised questions about support for House candidates in decisive swing districts.Federal Election Commission filings showed the DNC ended June with $16.3 million in cash and $18.5 million in debts, leaving liabilities approximately $2.2 million above its reserves. The Republican National Committee (RNC), by comparison, reported approximately $128.5 million on-hand and no outstanding debt.The New York Times reported that the DNC had asked vendors to delay spending bills until after the elections and informed congressional leaders it would not make its traditional transfers to the House and Senate campaign committees.The New York Times also noted that the DNC and an affiliated committee spent approximately $840,000 on Democratic organizations in five non-voting U.S.
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Cash-strapped DNC shelled out more than $800K to non-voting territories like Virgin Islands while in debt
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