Reps to spend $60M, on midterms - five times Dems $12M

[kerry-is-my-prez]

On the good side - he's not holding back any money for 2008. Can we say "fear of impeachment." Meanwhile - the Dems are all fighting over where to spend the money, etc.


http://www.thehill.com/thehill/export/TheHill/News/Frontpage/091306/mehlman.html
By Alexander Bolton

The Republican National Committee (RNC) will spend its entire bank account, $60 million or more, helping Republicans try to retain control of Congress in the midterm elections..... RNC chairman Ken Mehlman has put in place a plan to raise money aggressively throughout the fall and has made clear that he will not hold back any money for the 2008 presidential election.

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The DNC reported $11.3 million in cash on hand at that time.....
Republican lawmakers and political strategists believe that Mehlman cannot risk losing control of the Senate or House by a seat or two and still have any money left in his accounts. Even a million dollars could make the difference in a close race that determines control of either chamber.

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Dean’s 50-state strategy has spread money to solidly Republican states where the Democratic party structure has atrophied in recent years. Some Democrats think the money would be better spent in swing states and districts where their party has more opportunity for immediate victories.
Schumer and DCCC chairman Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) have challenged Dean this year over the strategy. Emanuel stomped angrily out of a contentious meeting with Dean and Schumer in May, according to press reports.

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“The wildcard in the remaining weeks of this midterm election is the substantial amount of money the RNC has on hand,” said Michael Toner, the Republican-appointed chairman of the Federal Election Commission. “That money could make the difference down the stretch in a number of competitive House and Senate elections.

[Deja Q]

1. Now if that isn't fiscal responsibility, what is?

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