McGrath breaks fundraising record in Kentucky, collects $36.8 million in one quarter

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McGrath’s campaign reported raising $36.8 million from July 1 to September 30, around 96 percent of which came from individual contributions. The record-breaking amount flooded in even as some Democrats spread messages on social media urging people not to donate to McGrath, who is considered an underdog.

McGrath has raised $84.1 million since starting her campaign in July 2019, which is more than the Kentucky General Fund allocated to public health in the 2020-2021 budget.

Democratic candidates across the country saw a surge in fundraising after the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Jamie Harrison, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in South Carolina, broke the record for the largest amount reported by a U.S. Senate candidate in a single quarter after he raised $57 million in the same time period. McGrath’s haul fell just short of the previous record — $38 million by Beto O’Rourke in 2018. - Kentucky.com

Come on Kentucky! I wish for one month I was a Kentuckian. I'd be out helping McGrath take that thief, Moscow Mitch, down.

[sheshe2]

1. Spend it wisely and spend it freely...

And kick his sorry ass out of the Senate!

[asiliveandbreathe]

2. I guess I missed that message..looks like I am in good company...$36.8 M

some Democrats spread messages on social media urging people not to donate to McGrath, who is considered an underdog.

I really don't think DEMS on Social media said that..I guess the author, reporter, whoever wrote this just had to put that in there...

[StClone]

4. Somebody did say that! I wish I could remember who

If anyone heard or read it please point out the verbiage and from who.

[asiliveandbreathe]

8. I do think that would be a waste of time..social media?? LOL

[StClone]

10. No no no it was some one, I think, in media

Or with a podcast, or commentary.

[asiliveandbreathe]

14. I found it - actually it was an opinion piece by Zachariah Sippy.. social media my arse..

student from Lexington, Kentucky studying political history and legal philosophy at Princeton University. I went to kentucky.com..had to do a search at their site...surprised I didn't have to sign in... EWEEEE

https://www.businessinsider.com/dont-donate-amy-mcgrath-democrats-money-election-mitch-mcconell-2020-9

[StClone]

17. Nice Job Buddy! Thanks!

[MagickMuffin]

5. There have been DUers suggesting not to donate to her

I never understand that logic.

More money = more publicity = more campaign ads = more people hearing her message!

ETA the thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214116362

[asiliveandbreathe]

6. Indeed...

[ffr]

7. It's a Kentucky rag. Like our newspaper here, it's full of conservative propaganda.

You just have to read between the lines and toss the rest.

[roamer65]

3. Buy up all the ad time on KY television stations.

Flood the airwaves for the next two weeks.

[asiliveandbreathe]

11. FLIP THE SENATE is very active..they want moscowmitch GONE!!!

[ffr]

12. And litter every lawn with a McGrath sign

Kentuckians should take no democratic vote for granted. Dems vote, dems win.

[BootinUp]

9. pulling for her. nt

[badhair77]

13. I'm in PA but I donated several times.

I want him gone. I’m willing to take the chance on her.

[tman]

15. $84 million down the drain, sadly.

Imagine what this could do for close senate races...

And thereby removing him as Majority leader.

[JI7]

16. McGrath made a case for Democrats across the country in the debate

It's too bad her race is really difficult but to me it seemed like she was making the case against McConnell so people in other states do their part to at least make him in the minority party if we can't actually get rid of him entirely.