Democrats Have Money Lead in 15 Republican-Held House Districts (Bloomberg)

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Source: Bloomberg

Democratic candidates for the U.S. House have a fundraising advantage in 15 Republican-held districts approaching the Nov. 4 election.

Democrats have raised more money in 12 districts in which a Republican is retiring, and in three races against an incumbent Republican, fundraising documents show.

Republicans are defending 40 of the 50 most competitive races in the nation as identified by political experts and nonpartisan publications. The advantages are likely to help Democrats expand the majority they gained in 2006, analysts said.

``A perfect storm of economic crisis, disapproval for President Bush, and a weak presidential candidate will tend to elevate Democrats' vote totals, helping preserve freshman seats, sweep new Democrats into office, and counteract the usual 'sophomore slump,''' said Rogan Kersh, associate dean of New York University's Wagner School of Public Service. ...

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[Gillian]

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