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Democrats are raising significant funds in Michigan and Illinois Senate races, with candidates like Mallory McMorrow and Raja Krishnamoorthi leading their respective primaries, while Republicans focus on primary battles and other political issues across the country.
Two major Democratic clients of the daughter of the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush-money trial have raised at least $93 million in campaign donations, using the case in their solicitation emails, raising concerns about a conflict of interest. Trump’s attorneys are considering filing a motion demanding the judge recuse himself from the trial. The judge’s daughter is president of a progressive political consulting firm whose top clients include Adam Schiff and the Senate Majority PAC. Trump's team alleges bias and conflict of interest, while the judge has imposed a limited gag order on Trump and allowed him to criticize the prosecutor but not the judge or his family.
The Democratic Party is experiencing a decline in grassroots engagement and small-dollar donations, raising concerns about Joe Biden's ability to excite the Democratic base and win a second term. Analysis of fundraising through ActBlue, the party's primary donation processor, reveals a drop-off in small-dollar giving compared to the previous election cycle. The lack of enthusiasm among small donors is seen as a warning sign for Democrats, prompting calls for a quick examination of the factors contributing to this enthusiasm gap. The decline in fundraising may force candidates to spend more time fundraising, rely on big donors, or make do with less. The threat of Donald Trump, once a major driver of Democratic fundraising, appears to be less motivating for donors.