Obama Seeks $1M For DCCC
Pres. Obama made a fundraising appeal for the DCCC on Tuesday, asking supporters to raise $1M before the Aug. 31 monthly deadline.
In a message posted on the DCCC website, Obama draws a direct line between the financial goal and success in November.
"Democrats will retain the House of Representatives this year, as long as you continue working to help them win," Obama wrote.
"Tuesday marks a critical FEC reporting deadline for my friends at the DCCC, the only Democratic political committee solely dedicated to protecting the House," Obama added. "I'm asking for your help to make their $1 million grassroots goal before midnight Tuesday to continue the work we've only just begun."
The direct appeal from Obama is a signal that maintaining a significant money advantage is critical to Democratic hopes of holding the House. For most of the cycle, the DCCC has posted strong fundraising numbers but over the last four months, it has been outraised by the NRCC.
The DCCC, however, still has a significant cash on hand advantage -- $35.8M to $22.1M -- and the money will be used to pummel vulnerable challengers with negative spots.