Overview

• Federal records show the DNC’s cash reserves fell by $4 million from January to April, leaving about $18 million in the bank compared with the RNC’s $67 million.
• Party officials have discussed borrowing money to meet payroll and support state parties after major donors withheld contributions.
• Prominent Democrats including Randi Weingarten and Lee Saunders resigned from at-large DNC roles, citing dissatisfaction with Ken Martin’s leadership.
• Former vice chair David Hogg was ousted following a clash with Martin over his plan to fund primary challenges against incumbent Democrats.
• Legislators such as Sen. John Fetterman and Rep. Debbie Dingell have publicly criticized the party’s messaging and lack of unity under current leadership.