Left-Wing Firebrands’ Massive Fundraising Hauls Leave Vulnerable House Dems In The Dust

Left-wing firebrands in the House Democratic caucus raked in cash over the past three months, far surpassing endangered incumbents in their party who mostly reported lackluster fundraising numbers.

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised $5.8 million in the second quarter while her colleague, Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, reported a $2.1 million haul. The fundraising period was not as favorable for vulnerable House Democrats in battleground districts, many of whom were significantly outraised by their Republican counterparts facing similarly competitive reelection contests.

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), House Republicans’ campaign arm, is seeking to capitalize on vulnerable Democrats’ less-than-stellar fundraising numbers.

“The serious lack of support and momentum for vulnerable House Democrats shows troubling signs and deep divisions within the Democrat Party,” NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella said in a statement. “The radical socialists of their party are taking over the party, and now they’re soaking up all the Democrats’ campaign cash.”

Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna, another fundraising star among House Democrats, reported a $2.5 million haul in his campaign account for the second quarter.

Democratic New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver, who is facing federal charges following an alleged assault of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in May, posted her best fundraising quarter ever. The New Jersey Democrat netted more than $751,000 during the second quarter after raising just $65,000 in her campaign account during the first three months of the year.

Though midterm elections traditionally carry challenges for the party holding the White House, the year’s second quarter filings signal that some endangered House Democrats, including older and long-serving members, could be losing momentum.