The Republican Governors Association reported it raised about $24 million in the first half of the year. The RGA's take far outpaced the Democratic Governors Association, which reportedly raised just over $13 million. The Republican haul relied mainly on donations from individuals, while the Democrats were dependent on corporations, unions, and trade associations. The funding disparity leaves the RGA well positioned for a very competitive cycle next Fall.
Since Mitt Romney's loss in 2012, Republicans in DC have convinced themselves that the party needs to rebrand itself in a more moderate image. They believe the party's conservative principles are alienating voters and dampening the party's appeal. Earlier this year, prominent members of the party establishment endorsed "reasonable" restrictions on gun rights. Currently, it is arguing for an amnesty bill in a misguided bid for hispanic votes.
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Democrats are focusing more on how they can dip their hands in the GOP fund pot.
Owe'Malley as the Gov's leader is trying to figure out how to fill the pot through taxiation...
now is the time the indepents need to be getting active. you never hear from them til the final election because they are not permitted in the primaries. But they need to get their names out now. Gary Johnson, are you listening?
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