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Dems Expect Fundraising Decline

Only consolation: GOP will probably do much worse

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(Newser) – The economic slowdown is having its expected effect on Democratic fundraising, and the added effects of “donor fatigue” and the magnetic force that draws campaign cash to Barack Obama could leave them pinched for the next election cycle, Politico reports. But things could be worse—like they are for Republicans.

The biggest donors, say insiders, are rich enough that they still have plenty to give even after their fortunes have dwindled. More worried than the fundraisers, however, are conservative Blue Dog Democrats, who fear the Obama team will wield its wallet to get them reelected, then pressure them into voting for measures that will turn their constituents against them.

Obama's success has been great for Democrats, but his popularity and the power of his online fundraising system could spell emptier congressional coffers.
Obama's success has been great for Democrats, but his popularity and the power of his online fundraising system could spell emptier congressional coffers.   (AP Photo)
Under Howard Dean's leadership, the Democratic National Convention did fundraising without stepping on the toes of individual lawmakers' outreach efforts.
Under Howard Dean's leadership, the Democratic National Convention did fundraising without stepping on the toes of individual lawmakers' outreach efforts.   (Business Wire)
Mike Ross has said that being a conservative Democrat makes for a frustrating job. Some blue dogs are worried that if Obama helps them fundraise, he could pressure them politically.
Mike Ross has said that being a conservative Democrat makes for a frustrating job. Some blue dogs are worried that if Obama helps them fundraise, he could pressure them politically.   (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)
Members of the House Democratic Leadership are preparing for a steep decline in fundraising, and shoring up for a stronger effort to fill their campaign coffers.
Members of the House Democratic Leadership are preparing for a steep decline in fundraising, and shoring up for a stronger effort to fill their campaign coffers.   (AP Photo)
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What used to take two calls, now takes five. But somebody who had $80 million and now has $40 million is still a wealthy person and can afford to give. - An unnamed Senate Democrat

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