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Martin Rallies DNC to 'Fight' as Cash Gap, Internal Rifts Shadow Summer Meeting

Martin urges a harder‑edged strategy as a steep cash gap tests his rebuild.

Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, speaks to the reporters on August 5 in Aurora, Illinois.
FILE - Democratic National Committee chairman Ken Martin speaks after winning the vote at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 22: Balloons and signs lay on the floor as people celebrate during the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Delegates, politicians, and Democratic Party supporters are gathering in Chicago, as current Vice President Kamala Harris is named her party's presidential nominee. The DNC takes place from August 19-22.
Reid Hoffman (L) and Alex Soros

Overview

  • Federal filings show roughly $14 million in DNC cash on hand at July’s end versus about $84 million for the RNC, marking a pronounced gap.
  • A contemplated no‑confidence motion against Martin did not proceed after critics failed to muster support, according to Associated Press reporting.
  • Delegates are set to weigh rival resolutions on the Israel–Hamas war, including a push to suspend U.S. military aid to Israel and a leadership-backed alternative stressing a two‑state solution.
  • Martin framed the session with calls to “fight,” touting a renewed economic message, record state‑party investments, and a more aggressive response to GOP-drawn maps.
  • New analysis cited by multiple outlets reports Democratic voter registration fell by about 2.1 million from 2020 to 2024 while Republicans gained roughly 2.4 million.