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发帖数: 29846 | 1 By Michael O'Brien - 10/13/10 10:02 AM ET
The GOP-aligned American Crossroads said Wednesday it has raised over
$13 million since coming under attack from President Obama.
The group and its campaign affiliate, Crossroads GPS, said it had
easily surpassed its initial fundraising goal of $50 million to spend
on behalf of Republicans, and has increased its target to $65 million,
according to spokesman Jonathan Collegio.
The boffo numbers come after a week in which Obama led Democrats in
attacks on the group, which is affiliated with GOP strategists Ed
Gillespie and Karl Rove. Both are veterans of President George W.
Bush's White House.
Obama accused American Crossroads and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of
possibly receiving money from foreign donors and corporations to fund
their electoral activities, a charge the groups deny.
The administration has shown no sign of relenting in their attacks
toward the groups, which could have a major impact in the final weeks
before Nov. 2, when voters head to the polls in crucial midterm
elections.
Collegio said the attacks had only driven interest in the group's
activities, and that the increased fundraising would allow Crossroads
to spend an additional $10 million in House races, and $5 million more
in Senate races.
The Chamber, also in light of Democratic attacks, vowed only to "ramp
up" its political activities in the closing weeks of the campaign.
The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday detailed how Crossroads, combined
with other allied groups, would be able to spend $50 million on ads in
the closing weeks of the campaign to deliver the House to Republicans.
"It’s no wonder Republicans in Congress moved hell and high water to
thwart disclosure requirements," said Democratic National Committee
(DNC) communications director Brad Woodhouse in response to the WSJ
report, referencing the GOP's efforts to block the Disclose Act in the
Senate. |
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