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Obama dot Commers Should Fund DCCC

Barack Obama's dot com has proven to be one of the most powerful fundraising tools ever devised, turning a wave of small donations into a tsunami of cash, for the independent minded Democrat. Also enjoying a happy fiscal position is the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). They have about $35mil to burn on this year's contests, and are facing a happy dilemma: they have too many seats to contest. $35mil is a lot of money for the DCCC to throw around, yet they will have to pick their battles carefully, since there will be so many seats under contention, between 40-45, already. That's a lot of seats and even $35mil can't be everywhere at once. 

As the new leader of the party, Senator Obama, or one of his surrogates, should parlay his small donation movement into fundraising for the DCCC. In the last few days, Obama's ability to ensure the election of more Democrats to congress has become central to his campaign message. What better way to make good on this promise than to put our money where our mouths are? By using his ability to raise massive capital in small chunks for his fellow congressman and congress hopefuls, Obama will not only make good on his promise to strengthen and expand the party, he will buy even more good will for himself among Democratic voters and lawmakers. 


If Obama's dot commers can direct the momentum of their donations into the congressional races, via the DCCC, Obama's dream of building a permanent majority will be that much closer to reality.


Comments (7)

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I stopped giving to the DNC after Kerry lost, and have only given to individual candidates. No more groups.

If you're suggesting Obama does this now, though, before the primary's over, well that's just crazy...

Maybe not now, but sooner rather than later. If only because movements can wane, and harnessing the power of Obama's movement as much as possible, for the benefit of all Democrats, for all Americans, seems to be without cost. Except maybe cost to Republicans in the form of congressional seats, or cost to Hillary in the form of good will among Democrats.

As for not giving to groups, isn't the basis of the Obama candidacy something akin to creating a new group? Doesn't he say, "Yes WE can?"

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Similarly, Hillary Clinton should loan the DCCC some money.

Funny, yet very good advice.

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The Democratic leaders in WDC need to grow a pair and take some risks. Finance every damned campaign and send out an e-mail that says they will finance every Democrat in every election and give information where folks can volunteer to help these candidates win and ask for money. Send out running tallies of the numbers of candidates, where they are, their stands, and how to contact them and volunteer. Use the damned internet!

This whining from the WDC Democrats needs to stop. Yes, Steven, I read the same article and it infuriated me. Does anyone remember that these cretins were overwhelmed by the 2006 midterms that were trending Democratic because they didn't believe this would happen?

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Part of the appeal of people giving to Obama is that it's not through the party.

The problems of this country are as much the fault of democrats is it the republicans. The party hasn't had a real nation vision since Kennedy. Clinton was a president who happened to be a democrat. Carter, was a failure as a president. If the democrats want to raise money, they need more than an internet presence, they need a message. And blaming America's woes on Republican's is not a message, it's an excuse.

Dean couldn't get Florida and Michigan to play by party rules. Why should i contribute to an organization that can't even effective police themselves.

What article?

The article can be found on Politico.

Certainly the Democratic Party is responsible for some bad governance and campaigning, but as far as having a message, Obama is the message. They have him, they should use him just as he is using them. It's only fair, isn't it? Party politics, no matter how much it's changing is still a tit for tat operation, and Obama must attribute at least some of his success to help from his party.

Also, if you continue to give to Obama during the general election campaign, you will essentially be giving directly to the Democratic party.

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