Oct. 15, 2021: DCCC edges out NRCC cash haul

Fox News’ Paul Steinhauser writes that House Democrats have the upper hand over House Republicans in fundraising ahead of the 2022 midterms. A quick look at the numbers:

• In September: DCCC raised $14.5 million; NRCC raised $12.2 million
• In Q3 (July-Sept.): DCCC: $35.8 million; NRCC: $25.8 million
• In the first nine months of 2021:DCCC: $106.5 million; NRCC: $105 million
• BUT BUT BUT… cash on hand: DCCC: $63 million; NRCC: $65 million

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