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BumRushDaShow

(166,801 posts)
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 07:24 AM 6 hrs ago

Democrats predict a surge in donations after anger over ICE raids: 'They won't be able to spend all the money

Source: The Independent

Friday 30 January 2026 19:45 EST


The fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal officers in Minneapolis have reportedly not only outraged key Democratic donors, but also spurred them on to give more, according to a new report.

Major Democratic fundraisers and donors told The Hill they have seen an increase in donations and expect it to continue. One told the outlet that the shootings were a "shot of cold reality" about the Trump administration.

John Morgan, a Democratic mega-donor and personal injury attorney, expected a surge for candidates facing electoral challenges in the 2026 midterm elections. “I am predicting they won’t be able to spend all the money in the midterms,” he said.

Though actual donation numbers for the first quarter of 2026 won't be available for months, Democratic operatives told the outlet they are already seeing an increase in donations from both big and small donors.

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/democrats-donations-rise-ice-raids-b2911248.html



Full headline: Democrats predict a surge in donations after anger over ICE raids: ‘They won’t be able to spend all the money in the midterms’

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Democrats predict a surge in donations after anger over ICE raids: 'They won't be able to spend all the money (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 6 hrs ago OP
I wonder. If what I read elsewhere is any indication... littlemissmartypants 5 hrs ago #1
Not unless you abolish ICE and put lots more of this maladministration in jail. travelingthrulife 5 hrs ago #2
Spend it on youtube ads. mdbl 2 hrs ago #3
I'm waiting for the orange asshole's puppets find a very illegal way to get their hands on that money. nt Javaman 1 hr ago #4

littlemissmartypants

(32,456 posts)
1. I wonder. If what I read elsewhere is any indication...
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 08:41 AM
5 hrs ago

I wouldn't count my hatches before they chicken.

mdbl

(8,215 posts)
3. Spend it on youtube ads.
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 11:11 AM
2 hrs ago

There's a lot of right-wing trash political crap for commercials.

Javaman

(65,340 posts)
4. I'm waiting for the orange asshole's puppets find a very illegal way to get their hands on that money. nt
Sat Jan 31, 2026, 12:01 PM
1 hr ago
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