There’s obviously no presidential election this year, but in many ways, President Obama will be on the ballot anyway. It’s a way for the American people, at least those who take the time to vote, to register their approval or disapproval of the direction President Obama is taking our nation. And whereas the die is not yet cast, I have a sneaking suspicion that the majority of Americans (who take the time to vote) aren’t all that pleased with the direction our fearless leader has chosen.
The economy is still unacceptably weak and unemployment is still frustratingly high. Obamacare is about as popular as a toothache. And our foreign policy is a shambles (Obama’s leading from behind has resulted in bad actors like Putin leading from the front.)
Based upon all the above, a reasonable conclusion could be reached that Republicans should do very well in this year’s Congressional election. And indeed they should.
However, there’s one nagging problem, which could tilt a close election in favor of the Democrats. Congressional Democrats, both in the House and the Senate, have been outpacing Republicans in fundraising. For example, since the November 2012 elections, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has raised $89 million, and the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has raised only $71 million. And the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee (DSCC) has raised $66 million compared to the Republican Senate Campaign Committee (RSCC) which raised only $50 million.
There are two principal reasons for Democrats doing so well in fundraising, both Barack Obama-related. First, Obama has been doing a series of huge multi-million dollar fundraisers around the country. And secondly, Candidate Obama revolutionized political fundraising online during his two presidential races. Prior to Obama, raising political dollars on the Internet was in its infancy. He was able to raise hundreds of millions of dollars online; he kept his list of contributors, and now these lists are being used by Democratic candidates to raise boatloads of money – far outpacing Republicans, who are playing catchup.
The Democrats hope that this edge in fundraising will put them in position to hold the Senate, and narrowly take back the House. I hope and pray that they’re wrong.
You are probably aware that Congressional candidates and committees must report how much they have raised every quarter. The first quarter ends next Monday, March 31st. I’d like to ask for your help. Would you please consider sending a contribution to Chabot for Congress, 632 Vine Street, Suite 805, Cincinnati, OH 45202, or you can make a secure online contribution at ChabotforCongress.com/Contribute.
I have also set up a political action committee called WinNovember to help other conservative Republican candidates. If you’d like to help me help others, you can either send a check payable to WinNovember to 632 Vine Street, Suite 805, Cincinnati, OH 45202, or you can make a secure online contribution at WinNovember.com.
Thanks for helping to overcome the Democrat fundraising advantage this cycle. I can assure you that your contribution to my campaign, or to WinNovember, or both, will be put to good use.
Thanks, and see you next week.
