The Hill

Democrats Outspend Republicans in Midterm Election

Justin Fimbres

While Republican’s have decisively won the edge in third party spending by outside groups, Democrats have still utilized superior financial resources against their counterparts. When you compile total spending by Democratic groups and Republican groups, including both outside spending, national/state/local party spending, and individual campaign spending; Democrats have outspent Republicans by almost $270 million. Total spending by Democrats is $856 million while Republicans have spent $677 million. While a majority of the debate, in regards to campaign spending, has revolved around outside groups, Democrats have maintained the edge. On average, Democrat incumbents running for various offices have a 30% edge against their opponents. Unfortunately for Democrats, the Republicans are riding a wave election that places them in a prime position to run without a financial advantage. Democrats have had to redirect financial support towards safer bets to ensure that they do not lose control of the Senate and House.

Additional Reading

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/27/us/politics/27money.html

http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/democrats-have-outspent-republicans-856-million-677-million_513059.html