Independent Expenditure Roundup: 10/27-11/2

by: James L.

Tue Nov 04, 2008 at 4:10 PM EST

As you can see, the DCCC outspent the NRCC by a greater than 2-to-1 margin int he final week of the campaign, and by a greater than 3-to-1 margin over the entire campaign. Would I have preferred to see some of this money spread out more? Of course. But it'll only take us a few more hours to pinpoint the races that got away from us.

Independent Expenditure Roundup: 10/20-26

by: James L.

Sun Oct 26, 2008 at 10:32 PM EDT

More details on these and other expenditures are available at SSP's Independent Expenditure Tracker.

UPDATE: In the comments, a former DCCC staffer weighs in to rebut criticisms of the party's IE spending. Worth a read.

Independent Expenditure Roundup: 10/13-19

by: James L.

Mon Oct 20, 2008 at 12:28 AM EDT

More details on these and other expenditures are available at SSP's Independent Expenditure Tracker.

Independent Expenditure Roundup: 10/6-12

by: James L.

Sun Oct 12, 2008 at 11:17 PM EDT

As always, this total does not include expenditures from 501(c)(4) groups like Freedom's Crotch (who have spent a few million bucks against Democrats in a handful of districts) and the Dem-allied Majority Action. The NRA and a few other groups are making some very piddly expenditures in a few races (the NRA on billboards in about a dozen contested districts), but they're not included in this roundup for the sake of brevity. More details are available at SSP's Independent Expenditure Tracker.

Independent Expenditure Roundup: 9/29-10/5

by: James L.

Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 10:35 PM EDT

As always, you can find more information about these expenditures (which don't include electioneering expenditures by the likes of Freedom's Crotch and the Dem-allied Majority Action) in our Independent Expenditure Tracker.

Note: In contrast to previous weeks, I've now included every race where money has been spent, even if there's been no action this week.

Special note: The National Rifle Association is beginning to make some pretty piddly expenditures in favor of Republicans, but I've chosen not to include this in the chart -- the sums being spent are so inconsequential and minor that I figure it's not worth the effort. Indeed, in many House races in 2006 where the group spent money, many (if not most) of the totals spent were under $10K per race. If they start spending some significant dollars, I'll track it, but for now they're off the charts.

Independent Expenditure Roundup: 9/22-28

by: James L.

Sun Sep 28, 2008 at 10:48 PM EDT

Don't let that massive blue-red discrepancy lull you into complacency -- these are independent expenditures, but 501(c)(4) groups like Freedom's Crotch and the Club For Growth are in on the action, as well. The CFG posted a $250K expenditure against Dem Rep. Chris Carney, and the Crotch is going up on the air with $1.3 million worth of multi-week ad buys in support of slimeball Republicans in IL-10, NJ-07, NM-01, and NV-03.

For more details on these and other expenditures, check out SSP's Independent Expenditure Tracker.

Independent Expenditure Roundup: 9/15-21

by: James L.

Sun Sep 21, 2008 at 8:58 PM EDT

The DCCC continues to have the field to itself -- with the notable exception of the National Association of Realtors, which is throwing down some serious cash to protect GOP Reps. Chris Shays and Joe Knollenberg. I suppose it's sort of unsurprising that the Realtors are against Jim Himes -- after all, Himes has spent the past several years working for an affordable housing nonprofit.

For more details on these expenditures, please check our Independent Expenditure Tracker.

Independent Expenditure Round-up: 9/8-14

by: James L.

Sun Sep 14, 2008 at 8:53 PM EDT

NARPAC is the National Association of Realtors PAC, which has so far has sided with Democratic incumbents this year, but I've heard buzz that the PAC will be spending some significant cash in support of at least one GOP member very shortly.

The DCCC is continuing to stretch out its head start over the tighter-budgeted NRCC, which so far has been limited to polling and a few direct expenditures (such as in MN-03).

For more details on these expenditures, please consult SSP's Independent Expenditure Tracker (which is also available on the right-hand side bar under "Resources"). We keep it updated daily -- or as needed.

Independent Expenditure Round-up: 9/1-7

by: James L.

Sun Sep 07, 2008 at 8:30 PM EDT

Most notably, the DCCC has entered AL-05, AZ-01, AZ-05, and PA-03 for the first time this year. It's nice to see that Dave Schweikert is getting the warm general election welcome of a prompt bloody nose from the DCCC, and the committee's targeting of the odious Phil English means that we can expect a hotly-contested race in PA-03.

The NRCC is still holding its fire, but Tom Cole has dipped into his kitty to fund a poll in OH-02. Will its findings ever see the light of day?

In case you missed it, last week's round-up is available here.

For more specific details on these expenditures, please check out SSP's daily Independent Expenditure Tracker.

Independent Expenditure Round-up: 8/24-31

by: James L.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 at 10:31 PM EDT

Studious readers of the Swing State Project know that we keep daily tabs on House race independent expenditures in our IE tracker. But now that election season truly is in full swing, we'll also be rounding up the money spent in the last seven days by the party committees and independent groups each Sunday night on the front page.

NARPAC is the National Association of Realtors' political arm. More often than not, they support Republicans, but on occasion they spend cash to defend a Democratic incumbent (such as Melissa Bean in 2006). Looks like Paul Kanjorski is getting the Bean treatment this year.

While the NRCC can't afford to engage in any real spending just yet, the DCCC is using their head start to ramp up the negatives of Republican candidates in key open seat races -- a "kill 'em in the crib" approach, if you will.

For more specific details, please consult SSP's Independent Expenditure tracker.