Overview

• Cash reserves at the DNC dropped by $4 million from January to April, leaving about $18 million compared with $67.4 million in the Republican National Committee’s coffers.
• Only three donors contributed $100,000 or more during that period, illustrating a steep slowdown in major fundraising.
• DNC officials are exploring borrowing options to cover basic operating expenses after fundraising shortfalls.
• American Federation of Teachers leader Randi Weingarten and AFSCME president Lee Saunders resigned from DNC roles, citing misgivings about Martin’s leadership.
• Insiders have described Chairman Ken Martin as “weak” and “invisible,” and his public clash with activist David Hogg has exposed deeper party divisions.