Progressives Have Democrats Right Where They Want Them: Broke

The Wall Street Journal has some dire news for Democrats this morning. Not only is the GOP sitting on about $74 million more than their Democratic opponents, but the donors that could once be counted on to contribute to the party out of power are closing their wallets.

“At one point earlier this year, the DNC reached out to big donors to host a San Francisco–area fundraiser headlined by former Vice President Kamala Harris,” the Journal reported by way of anecdote. Not only did most “of the donors” respond in the negative, “one replied with a profanity-laced rejection.” Those who could muster a more civil response said they’d direct their political donations elsewhere until the Democratic Party “produced substantive plans to win elections.”

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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The Wall Street Journal has some dire news for Democrats this morning. Not only is the GOP sitting on about $74 million more than their Democratic opponents, but the donors that could once be counted on to contribute to the party out of power are closing their wallets.

“At one point earlier this year, the DNC reached out to big donors to host a San Francisco–area fundraiser headlined by former Vice President Kamala Harris,” the Journal reported by way of anecdote. Not only did most “of the donors” respond in the negative, “one replied with a profanity-laced rejection.” Those who could muster a more civil response said they’d direct their political donations elsewhere until the Democratic Party “produced substantive plans to win elections.”

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.