Key facts
- DNC Chair Ken Martin is seeking outside help to increase fundraising.
- The DNC is currently over $2 million in debt.
- The Republican National Committee has amassed over $128 million.
- A recent Supreme Court ruling has increased the GOP's fundraising advantage.
- Martin has previously defended the DNC's fundraising performance.
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is reportedly seeking external assistance to bolster the party's fundraising capabilities, particularly for securing large-dollar donations. This move comes as the DNC faces significant debt and a widening financial gap compared to the Republican National Committee, which has amassed a substantial war chest. A recent Supreme Court decision has further amplified the GOP's fundraising advantage by removing coordination limits between parties and candidates.