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The DNC's Pledge Hedge?
When Terry McAuliffe was the chairman of the DNC, his staff used to joke at his expense that any number he uttered -- usually a brag about some fundraising goal or field accomplishment -- had to be reduced by about a third in order to comport with reality. Dana Milbank, writing in the ...
RNC beats DNC in March fundraising
RNC beats DNC in March fundraising
thehill.com — Even with the president on their side, the Democratic National Committee's fundraising woes continued in March as... the party earned fewer individual donations than their GOP rivals. The Republican National Committee, under new chairman Michael Steele, ... (more) RNC beats DNC in March fundraising
Reviewing the March 2009 fundraising numbers.
moelane.com — 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 ... (more) Reviewing the March 2009 fundraising numbers.
A Question of Integrity
chicagoboyz.net — I first started to blog in 2002 . Since my main purpose in putting finger to keyboard... was to provide advice for people interested in self defense issues, I quickly came to the realization that accepting advertising might just bring my integrity into ... (more) A Question of Integrity
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Grassroots Length Contest
Jules Crittenden — ... ? My money’s on Tea Party. OK, quick Google news check to settle this bar bet. Ambinder, April 2, Atlantic Online : When Terry McAuliffe was the chairman of the DNC, his staff used to joke at his expense that any number he uttered — usually a brag about some fundraising goal or field accomplishment — had to be reduced by about a third in order to comport with reality. Dana Milbank, ...

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