I'm just askin'....... DSCC?

I have made several contributions to DNC and Howard Dean because I believe in his grassroots and "every state" methods.

I do NOT like what the DLC is doing to my party.

But I just got a request from Obama to contribut to DSCC to support a Dem senate takeover.

How does DSCC factor into corporate Dems vs progessive/grassroots Dems?

And why are there so many separate groups asking for Dem contributions anyway?

I'm just askin'.......

...and some other Dem Senators run it. It's basically a fundraising operation.

I live in Mississippi and doubt they'll be sending any money our way but if they can facilitate ridding the senate of rick santorum I'll consider my paltry little contribution well spent.

and your post alone got me to contribute - to help defeat Santorum.

to ensure I turn the spigot off in November. I'll reconsider where my money goes as we get closer to 2008.

conflict with Howard at the DNC.

I had to look it up to find out that...

DCCC is The Democtratic Congressional Campaigh Committee

DSCC is The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

I know a major part of the battle between the DCCC and the DNC is that Howard believes in funding grassroots campaigns, and the guys in DC want him to share the DNC funds for THEIR elections.

My guess is, that's why there are at least 3 different groups asking you for $$. Each one has their own interest and none are willing to share with the other.

when she contacted me for a donation. I didn't catch what group she gave initially, only that she was a Dem. I thanked her for doing a very difficult job, and she went through her speil, and before I answered if I was going to donate or not, I asked, "Who did you say you're calling for again?" She said the DCCC. I said, I'm sorry, but I was quite upset by the hard time your group gave Howard Dean a few weeks ago, so the DNC is getting my money, not you folks.

All the groups seem to have good intentions, but I don't have very much $$, so I have to decide on ONE to give to.

Here is the link to explain the groups.
http://www.democrats.org/a/party/ourorganization.html

like... why can't "the party" collect and distribute to "the party".

I do understand. But I still think it's confusing to people who aren't so into politics and just want to support Dems.

We have some key senate races that we could win in Ohio, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, etc.

DSCC is helping those Dems in their races and while I can't speak for all of them, in Ohio Sherrod Brown is NOT DLC. He's parted ways with them many times on health care issues, including oversight of the pharmaceutical industry & generic drugs, etc.

http://www.sherrodbrown.com/

I would be afraid that DSCC money is going to help Lieberman, or Hillary or do they sit out primaries?

"For years, Joe Lieberman has supported President Bush on issue after issue. He supported Bush's crusade to dismantle Social Security and he folded on the nominations of Justices Roberts and Alito. Lieberman voted for the invasion of Iraq and he continues to stand in the way of real solutions that will bring our troops home. He has even supported attempts to label criticism of the war as unpatriotic. Last winter, he said, "It is time for Democrats who distrust President Bush to acknowledge that he will be Commander-in-Chief for three more critical years, and that in matters of war we undermine Presidential credibility at our nation's peril."

On Friday, Connecticut Democrats said, "Enough." The Connecticut Democratic Convention was the first opportunity for an open vote between Joe Lieberman and upstart challenger Ned Lamont. With the process heavily stacked toward insiders, Lamont was expected to collect just a handful of votes. Instead, he shocked the establishment and won more than twice the number of votes he needed to qualify for the August primary ballot.

Ned Lamont has won the support of DFA members across Connecticut and now he's won a place on the ballot to challenge Joe Lieberman. When he's elected in November, Ned will oppose the Bush administration's misguided policies and he'll stand with other Democrats for clean government, universal healthcare, and a moral foreign policy. I urge you to join me in supporting Ned Lamont today:

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/nedlamont

Joe Lieberman has won strong support from Republicans. Vice President Cheney calls him "a fine U.S. Senator." Republican Congressman Chris Shays and Fox News Commentator Sean Hannity have both endorsed him. Even President Bush loves Lieberman -- there are rumors he has been considered for a post in Bush's cabinet. Is that the kind of Democrat that we want in Washington?

Ned Lamont won't have any Washington Republicans fighting for him. He's only going to win through thousands of grassroots donations from DFA members like you. We need to show Ned that the grassroots will stand with him. With your help, our goal is to raise $25,000 from 500 donors today. Can you make a donation of $100, $50, or even $25 to make it happen?

http://www.democracyforamerica.com/nedlamont

Ned will be a progressive voice in the Senate. He'll speak out against the destructive Bush administration policies that threaten our moral and economic future, our civil liberties, and our nation's security. He has opposed the Iraq War since the beginning and he'll advocate a new direction in Iraq. Let's make it happen."

and *they* make the decisions about where the money goes. I do not like all candidates equally and do not, therefore, want to give to a committee that makes the decision who they want to support.

Bernie Sanders has emphasized that progressives should give directly to the candidates they want to see win - progressives, not middle-of-the-roaders, and not DINOs.

I do give to the DNC - because I strongly support Dean's 50-State Plan, and other efforts, and the best way I can communicate to entrenched Dems in DC that I want Dean is to support the DNC.

I wouldn't give a cent to the DLC if they were on fire and needed $$ to put out the fire. :(

In truth: If a person was on fire, I *would* put them out no matter who they were, but you get the point.

..going directly to the candidate, like, to beat the hell out of George Allen !?

http://www.webbforsenate.com/issues/