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Former Obama advisers hosting the "Pod Save America" podcast stated on Friday that major Democratic donors are withholding funds despite optimistic polling for the November midterms.
The hosts, speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, linked the funding gap to lingering frustration over the 2024 election results and fears of political retribution.
Dan Pfeiffer noted that Democrats have significantly less money to work with than Republicans, even as Republican struggles in purple states like Texas create opportunities.
Tommy Vietor argued that the disparity between spending restraints and the potential for a historic win is causing operatives to voice frustration that traditional big donors are not viewing the cycle as a generational opportunity.
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