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Reviewing the March 2009 fundraising numbers.

By: Moe Lane (Diary)  |  April 21st, 2009 at 08:24 AM  | 

RESIZE: AAA

OK, it looks like all the numbers are in. Executive summary: the DNC needs the President to survive, the NRSC is continuing to hold steady, and while the NRCC is probably thankful that the DCCC is debt-ridden, it needs to get on the stick.

Raised CoH Debt
RNC 6.7 23.9 0
DNC 7.57 9.7 6.9
NRSC 4.94 2.7 1
DSCC 5 7.2 10.8
NRCC 5.3 3.33 5
DSCC 10.2 3.34 8

Overall, the Democrats raised more in the first quarter, but have less cash on hand and considerably more debt.

Looking at last month’s numbers, the thing that jumps out first is the debt levels: the DCCC spent a lot of its 2-to-1 advantage in fundraising on getting a handle on its existing debt, while the DNC/DSCC did not; meanwhile, the NRSC/NRCC are steadily drawing down. The NRCC is also reporting that it is increasing its efficiency levels and member participation. Neither are game-changers, but we have nineteen months to the midterms.

Until the actual FEC reports come out, I’m going to assume that the two congressional GOP committee totals include the 1 million apiece that the RNC forwarded them – but even if they do, the transfer to the DNC is more interesting, anyway. That $7.57 million raised includes another $2 million contribution from Obama’s old campaign funds and a $3 million fundraiser. Subtract the one (I haven’t in the main totals, because fair’s fair: the NRSC/NRCC totals apparently include transfers) and we see that individual donations are still lagging the RNC’s; subtract both, and the dependency of the DNC on the President becomes obvious. If this trend continues, expect the White House to start using the DNC as its proxy agent in the Democratic Party’s internal controversies. Seeing as they own it anyway, they might as well.

Overall, how things look will largely depend on how partisan you are. Both Democrats and Republicans will find good things to see in these numbers; while normal people will… probably wonder why anybody went through the trouble.

Moe Lane

Crossposted to Moe Lane.

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  • James_Reynolds
  • OneCleverCookie

    While the finacial health of RNC looks as if it’s mending. We must not forget that our adversary doesn’t play by the same rules. They have the power to backdoor fund themselves with stimulas dollars and possibly forgive their own debt if bank nationalization takes place.

    These are truly troubling times.

  • Jim Pfaff

    Folks, there’s still reason for concern, but this is encouraging. Remember, though, that Obama has not yet begun his fundraising push, and he is still adored in his base. Plus, the Dems know that the RNC will not take 2010 lightly even with low cash.

    Here’s the key: the conservative base needs to come out a provide a massive volunteer base to counter what will likely be a DNC fundraising advantage in the next three years. it can be done, but for the sake of the country, it MUST be done.

  • LibRick

    ….on this site I know it may be construed as Mobyish to comment on internal GOP issues. But, you posted some important information that must be applauded.

    Despite the meme that the Republican party is on the decline, your post shows that fund raising does not bear this out., I like that you draw no conclusion and just report the facts. REDSTATE is one of the few places that you can still get some unfiltered and unspun reporting.

    I take this news as an indicator that the Republican party is on track and moving forward. I’m not comfortable with one party rule so this is really good news for everyone.

    Clearly, the demise of the GOP has been grossly exaggerated!

  • Aaron Gardner

    That was a pretty honest post.

    I do have a question for you though…

    The Republicans are doing well to raise money and have no debt.

    The Democrats aren’t doing as well and are running a debt.

    Who do you think should be controlling the budgets for our country…the Dems, or the Repubs?

  • Achance

    groups such as the unions and the non-profits. Every Republican governor and AG should be reviewing every grant and contract that uses federal funds and see how much s/he is feeding the hand that bites him. Few of the contractors and grantees make adequate reports and keep adequate records because they know they’re not likely to get audited in a Republican administration and simply will not be audited in a Democrat administration.

  • LibRick

    Here’s my honest answer. I believe that partisan one party rule (any party) is not good for America as we are a 50/50 country. You said, “The Republicans are doing well to raise money and have no debt.” Your point is well taken and it demonstrates a core value of responsibility among conservatives.

    However, from 2001 to 2006, the republicans in power had the opportunity to display this type of fiscal responsibility and, in my opinion, they were less than successful. (deficits, prescription drugs, etc… best debated on another diary thread) The price that has obviously been paid is complete democratic rule and I don’t think this is in America’s best interest. Therefore, I’m energized by any news and evidence that shows the Republican party is back on track.

    As to who should be controlling the budget….. I don’t trust the D’s or R’s. I’d like to see non-partisan pragmatic people in control. But that’s just my pipe dream. Maybe the GOP can claim this ground.

  • LibRick

    Sorry. I messed up. I answered you below.

  • Aaron Gardner

    And I agree that the Republican Party did screw up when they had the chance to do it the right way…hopefully 06 and 08 were a big enough wake up call.

    The key as you suggest is translating the parties own fiscal discipline to how they look at the budget.

    That said…I would still rather have the 01-06 congress and budgets compared to the post 06 budgets and especially Obama’s first budget and other “stimulus” boondoggles.

    Grass greener and all that.

    P.S. That question was not a set up…I really wondered if the disparity between the two had an effect on you perception of the two’s fiscal discipline…and again thanks for an honest answer.

  • Aaron Gardner

    as long as you don’t act like a troll I won’t call you out for “Reply to This”…;^)

  • LibRick

    Clinton was POTUS with a strong Republican congress. Kind of a balance of power thing. Welfare reform was a Republican issue. They made the argument that welfare enslaved people and stunted their ability to climb the economic ladder. America listened to this and Clinton, with some modifications, had to politically cave to it. I think this was a Republican success. Other may disagree.

    But, this was clearly an example of the Republicans, standing on ideology moving policy that helped America. They changed how people view the issue through logical persuasion and not blind partisanship. It was the whole “marketplace of ideas” thing in action.

    On government spending, the GOP needs to more than hold the line. They need to continue to make the case that bankrupting America is not a good policy. You guys might want to foster that 1994 spirit again. It worked. History shows that.

    And…thanks for tolerating my opinion.

  • Aaron Gardner

    I would love to see a return to the spirit of the 94 House Revolution.

    Indeed Republicans need to get back to the “marketplace of ideas” the only problem is that the 4th estate has become a fifth column for the Democrats.

    Breaking through that is tough…but as a recent poll showed people are beginning to get their news from other sources…hopefully that will help reinvigorate the “marketplace” instead of just expanding the monopoly the left currently has on the big 3 networks.

  • LibRick

    Lamenting on the bad press from a decaying 4th estate does not advance anything. Newspapers are closing, television news is splintering with declining markets and a huge swell of online political blogs and online news sources are blossoming. C’mon AG, this is the emerging 4th estate 2.0. This is the ground for the fight.

    The GOP just needs to synthesize ideas, as in ’94, and heavily market them in the new media. You need moderates and independents to win. The Reagan Democrats are here …. and listening.

  • Aaron Gardner

    Hopefully the right..as in the actual party apparatus, will engage more with blogs like this and others so we can do just as you say.

    And I agree that Reagan Dems are just waiting for another Reaganesque Conservative to propose some ideas…trust me when I say…So are Conservatives.

    All that said, even with the crumbling of the 4th estate…we ain’t there yet…but we will get there…especially with open minded people such as yourself willing to go out and look.

    I think you and I are pretty much in agreement here.