DCCC Dialing For Dollars

In advance of '06, all the 'Gang of Six' -- the NRCC, NRSC, DNC, RNC, DSCC and DCCC are aggresively soliciting donations over the telephone.

A MA Democrat relays this tale to us: "I just got a call from the DCCC asking me for money. The nice woman, clearly calling from a phone bank (lots of background noise) and clearly reading off a script (lots of 'ums') told me first 'this call may be recorded.' She then launched into her script: 'The DCCC is getting ready for the 2006 elections. But, the Republicans are already $60 million ahead in fundraising.' She continued 'The Democrats only need to pick up 16 seats this cycle' and asked me for a $100 contribution. I said I couldn't give $100, and she said 'That's ok, that's our top level. How about $25?' When I said I couldn't do that, she asked me 'What level would I feel comfortable at -- maybe $10, at some point over the next three weeks.' I said she could send me something, she confirmed my address, and said thank you." [MARC AMBINDER]