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Saturday, August 27, 2011

Dems hold lead in Senate committee fundraising (AP)

WASHINGTON – The Senate campaign arms for both parties say they raised about $2.7 million apiece in July. Democrats hold about a 2-to-1 advantage in cash on hand.

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee says it raised $2.74 million in July and ended the month with $9.2 million in the bank.

The DSCC has raised $26.2 million this year and has $1.8 million in debt.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee raised $2.72 million in July and ended the month with $4.14 million in the bank.

The NRSC has raised $24.25 million in 2011 and has no debt.

The money is used by the parties to support Senate races in key states.


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