Party Fundraising: Tale of the Tape
The DNC just announced its first-quarter fundraising numbers, reporting $11.9 million raised and $9.8 million cash on hand. The DNC took in another $5 million during the quarter from the Obama Victory Fund and Obama for America, and also reported more than $6.6 million in debts.
The RNC announced Friday that it had raised $25.3 million in the first quarter, including $7,351,000 transferred from the McCain-Palin campaign in January.
Here's a quick breakdown:
Dems GOP
Raised 3/09 $ 5,573,000 $ 6,700,000
Raised 1stQ $11,857,000 $25,300,000
CoH $ 9,766,000 $23,900,000



