Political insiders chalk up the steady influx of cash to several factors, chief among them that it's a presidential election year.
up and down the ballot. But so far, the two candidates at the top of the ticket and their parties have been immune to the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic—and set fundraising milestones last month.
On the congressional level, House Democrats' campaign arm—the Democratic National Congressional Committee —also saw a record April with $11.3 million, despite bringing in $3 million less than March totals. Even more, the DCCC has raised $179 million for the 2020 election cycle compared to just $151 million total at this point in 2018.
A hyper-partisan political climate is also a contributor, Brabender said. Praise and scorn has been cast against leaders of both parties, inspiring voters try to use their money to wield influence—however small it may be—during the crisis. Even before the pandemic, tensions were high with the president's impeachment acquittal in February.
But by some accounts, congressional candidates also seem to be weathering the storm better than expected.
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