AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - House Democrats' behind-the-scenes pitch for dues: Help us take on MAGA Inc.
House Democratic leadership is pointing to the colossal spending by President Trump's super PACs in their behind-the-scenes efforts to get members to pay their dues to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee , Axios has learned. Why it matters: DCCC dues have fueled heated infighting among House Democrats in recent months, with several proposals emerging to force members to cough up more money. - Some House Democrats want to require colleagues to pay their dues before seeking committee leadership roles, as The Washington Sun first reported . - But other lawmakers, particularly in the Progressive and Black Caucuses, are "furious" about these suggestions, said a senior House Democrat, who told Axios that "members ... don't like…
What does the August report of House Democratic dues show regarding member payments?
The report shows that 66 members have paid 100% or more of their dues, an increase from 28 members in April. However, the report also lists 100 House Democrats as having paid 25% or less of their dues, including 38 who have paid nothing at all (though about half of those are swing-district members exempt from dues).
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How did members of the Progressive and Black Caucuses react to proposals to force members to pay more dues?
According to a senior House Democrat, members of these caucuses are "furious" about the suggestions, noting that "members ... don't like threats."
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What specific proposals have emerged among House Democrats regarding the collection of DCCC dues?
Some House Democrats have proposed requiring colleagues to pay their dues before they are allowed to seek committee leadership roles.
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What are the rankings of the MAGA Inc.-linked PACs No Going Back PAC and Safety and Affordability PAC among outside ad spenders in the country?
They are the fourth and fifth largest outside ad spenders in the country, respectively, following the Democrats' House Majority PAC, the Republicans' Congressional Leadership Fund, and the American Action Network.
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According to AdImpact, how much have the MAGA Inc.-linked super PACs No Going Back PAC and Safety and Affordability PAC spent on ads in House races?
No Going Back PAC has spent $50 million and Safety and Affordability PAC has spent $38 million on ads in House races.
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What reason did DCCC chair Suzan DelBene (D-Wash.) give for urging House Democrats to pay their dues in a recent email?
DelBene stated that the resources are needed to fight back against "ugly daily attacks from the right as MAGA Inc. unloads its coffers" and to support "battleground colleagues and candidates in these final weeks."
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