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Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who is also a congresswoman from Florida, has drafted a bill to restore money that both parties used to receive from the federal government to help defray the costs of running their quadrennial conventions.
The Congressional Budget Office revealed the move in a letter released Friday, which said Ms. Wasserman Schultzs proposal to tap a presidential campaign fund would likely mean each party could get about $20 million in taxpayer money to help with costs.
The DNC is facing tough financial circumstances. The latest report shows it had just $4.7 million in cash on hand as of Oct. 31, less than the $6.9 million in debts the committee reported. By contrast, the Republican National Committee reported $20.4 million in cash, offset by $1.9 million in debts.
Neither the DNC nor Ms. Wasserman Schultzs congressional office returned messages seeking comment on her plans.
Republican National Committee spokeswoman Allison Moore said the party doesnt need the help.
http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/dec/13/dnc-craves-tax-dollars-for-convention/
Now that the DNC has formally attacked Bernie, I suspect Hillary supporters will now be eager to help them out of their financial dilemma. The DNC cash register should start ringing non-stop any moment now.
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hobbit709
(41,694 posts)NobodyHere
(2,810 posts)Nor should taxpayers be on the hook to fund party primaries.
Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)Push for passage of this one.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,746 posts)to screw over the entire liberal wing of the party.
LittleBlue
(10,362 posts)People reply "oh yeah I'll support Hillary", making it look as if she has a wave of support. But that support is very shallow. They don't intend to donate or volunteer. How many will even show up on election day?
The party is committing public suicide. Obama energized our turnouts in presidential year elections. Will she? I'm not convinced. She's right up there with Dukakis and Kerry on the boring scale. When she tries to look energized and exciting, it doesn't look any more genuine than Jeb's antics.
TDale313
(7,820 posts)A mile wide and an inch deep.
TDale313
(7,820 posts)As long as DWS is chair. That's all.
BumRushDaShow
(129,131 posts)A shame that liberals/progressives embrace RW sources.
NorthCarolina
(11,197 posts)That's a relief. Glad they don't really need our cash.
BumRushDaShow
(129,131 posts)since many DUers are certain that they are funded by "the 1%".
1939
(1,683 posts)All the donation money went to Hillary. Let her fund her own coronation.