It looks like Senator Claire McCaskill (D) had a good fundraising quarter. From the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC):

Impressive numbers from Senate Democrats

Tue Jul 12 2011 13:58:00 GMT-0400 (EDT)  |  by Matt Canter

Today Jon Tester is announcing that he raised $1.2 million in the second quarter and has $2.3 million on hand. Tester outraised his opponent Dennis Rehberg by 2 to 1 in the first quarter.

And Shelley Berkley is announcing that she has also raised $1.2 million in the second quarter and already has $2.5 million on hand. Berkley outraised Dean Heller in the first quarter of the year as well.

Yesterday, Claire McCaskill announced that she raised an impressive $1.4 million and has $3 million on hand.

And last week, a number of Democratic Senators and candidates released imposing fundraising totals…

· Tim Kaine raised $2.25 million

· Sherrod Brown raised $1.5 million and has $3.5 million on hand

· Robert Menendez raised $2 million and has $5.5 million on hand

· Bob Casey raised $1.3 million and has $3.1 million on hand

· Bill Nelson rakes in $1.85 million and has over $6 million on hand…enough for dinner at Ruth’s Chris

· Joe Manchin ends quarter with over $1.3 million in the bank

· And in Michigan, Debbie Stabenow raised $1.5 million in the second quarter and has $4.1 million on hand. This marks her strongest fundraising quarter ever. So far, Stabenow has scared away the competition and no Republican has stepped forward to take her on.

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It probably helps that the republicans in the Senate are psychotic.

{First, a cheap plug for my blog Senate Guru.}

40 days from today – on May 18 – we will see two HUGE primaries for U.S. Senate.  Even though these races aren’t in Missouri, they impact Democrats across the country and, well, the entire country as a whole.

In Pennsylvania, Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak will try to upset Republican-for-decades Arlen Specter.

In Arkansas, Democratic Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter will try to upset corporate lackey Blanche Lincoln.

Polling shows that both Specter and Lincoln are at risk of – if not likely to – hand these Senate seats over to far-right-wing Republicans. (And, even if these two retain the seats, that’s not much better on many key issues.)

Congressman Sestak and Lieutenant Governor Halter winning these primaries are critical to keeping these seats in truly Democratic hands. Your support can help make that happen!  Please hop over to the Expand the Map! ActBlue page right away to make a contribution – an investment in the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party to pull out an old expression – and show your support.

Thanks SO much for any support you can provide. 40 Days.

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I just wanted to remind everyone that today (Wednesday) is the final day of the first fundraising quarter of 2010.  The fundraising totals reported by federal candidates will help determine their relative strength as we head toward Election Day 2010.

Please contribute as generously as you can today.

For instance, you can contribute to Robin Carnahan’s campaign for U.S. Senate via my Expand the Map! ActBlue page.  On it, Robin has 49 contributions.  Can you be contribution number 50?

(Remember: every contribution you make to Robin via the Expand the Map! ActBlue page is not only a show of support for Robin but an investment toward Roy Blunt’s long overdue retirement!)

Consider this an open thread.

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As we await the historic vote on health care reform, it’s important to remember that we’re just ten days away from the end of the first fundraising quarter of 2010.  The fundraising totals reported in this quarter will be pivotal to determining the tenor of many races for the rest of the year.  If there is any time to contribute, now is the time!

Please head over to the Expand the Map! ActBlue page and contribute whatever you are able to these terrific Democratic candidates for Senate.

Remember, the contribution you can make isn’t just a donation to a single candidate or political campaign.  It’s an investment against Republican obstruction (and conservaDem enabling) and an investment toward achieving that more perfect union.

Even in on “off year” the local party works to establish the funding and infrastructure for the next election cycle. It’s an opportunity to sustain connections and hear from candidates already working hard toward that next cycle. And it’s a chance to enjoy an afternoon of good company, good food, and fundraising for the cause.

Courtney Cole, Democratic Party candidate in the 121st Legislative District, speaking with Johnson County office holders.

A reminder e-mail sent out to local Democrats:

Festival of Soups — this Sunday, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm, Warrensburg Community Center at Gay & Mitchell Streets.

Funds raised will be used for Democratic headquarters in 2010, and to support local candidates.

You won’t want to miss the delicious variety of soups (a dozen in all, from Italian wedding soup to Chinese hot & sour), the assortment of breads and muffins, the yummy desserts (15), or the opportunity to vote for your favorite soup and dessert (or the cook :-). We’ll have background music, good company, and comments by local candidates about 4 pm.

The silent auction features many household decorative items, from framed prints to quilts and political mugs that change from red to blue when heated. Bidding will close about 4 pm, and we’ll announce the buyers after brief political comments.

Doors open at 2:30 (please don’t come early unless you’re helping set up), and close at 5 pm. You are welcome to come late–there’s plenty of food, and the soups will be kept warm….

I had the good fortune to taste a variety of great cuisine and visit with old and new Democratic Party friends. I also spent some money on a couple of items at the silent auction.

A few college Democrats joined the quest for good food and politics.

Other good Democrats from Pettis and Lafayette Counties joined local folks at the event.  

{First, a cheap plug for my blog Senate Guru.}

The last day of the third fundraising quarter of 2009 (whoa, time really flies!) is tomorrow.  Our Democratic candidates for Senate – including Missouri’s own Robin Carnahan – need to make as big a fundraising splash as possible in the third quarter to help refute the growing conventional wisdom among the traditional media pundits that 2010 could be a Republican year.  And Missouri will be a high-profile bellwether.

Please, please, please consider making a contribution today to Robin Carnahan and our other Democratic candidates for Senate via the Expand the Map! ActBlue page.  Robin is more than three-quarters of the way to $1,000 on the page.

Can you help us raise just $238 for Robin Carnahan in the next 48 hours?

Please click on over to the Expand the Map! ActBlue page and make a contribution to help stop ongoing Republican obstruction in the Senate.  Need some motivation?  Imagine having to say Senator Roy Blunt!  Scary, right?  Every contribution makes a real impact whether it’s $100 or $25 or $10 or, well, any amount.  Want to rebel against multiples of five and contribute $63 or $39 or $27, knock yourself out!

Remember, the fundraising quarter ends tomorrow, so please contribute today if you can.  Thank you SO much!